Lot 019 - Antique Papilio Glaucus "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (No Denton Stamp) 1954 featuring lovely illustrations by Pauline

featuring lovely illustrations by Pauline Baynes

The statue is signed

It features a smiling cat licking its lips as he looks at a bird cage with three birds

Dimensions: 5" x 3"

The camera is in very nice condition and has a unique octagonal lens plate as well as art-deco embellishments along the edges

Lot 019 - Antique Papilio Glaucus "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (No Denton Stamp) 1954 featuring lovely illustrations by PaulinePre Auction Notes: Insect identifications are done via Google reverse image search and are approximations. No guarantees are made as to the species of insect. Please use the photos to make your own determination. No refunds given due to incorrect ID. Insects will have a variety of wear and imperfections, internal and external. All insects in this collection are believe to be Denton Bros preparations, and most are marked as such, unless otherwise noted.