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Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

French (who else) model of the edible fungi Boletus Pinophilus. Made likely just after WWII and still in near perfect condition. Stands 17 cms tall and is made to a high standard. Commonly known as the Pine Bolete or Pinewood King Bolete this beauty is regarded as a form of porcini.

Quite common in Europe in pine forests – including Scotland and the South of France where it seems to be more prolific. The flesh is white, soft and does not change colour when bruised. The taste is pleasant and has been likened to pork and pork crackling (yummy).

Collectable Fungi for those that understand and desire them. Click on me to see my proud fungusness!

$290.00

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Horn-Nosed Snake – Shaw and Nodder – 1792

The Horn-Nosed snake pictured was obtained from the master of a Guinea vessel by the Rev Edward Jenkins of South Carolina who presented it to the British Museum. It was supposed to be native of the “interior parts of Africa”. The full description by Shaw was sure to put fear into the mind of any reader.

Copper engraved and hand coloured by Shaw & Nodder and published in London on in 1792 (dated in the plate). Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Frederick Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Price $160.00 framed in Voyager recommended Natural History style in cream board with black core and mild gilt frame … to see all my superbly snakeee-ness juts click on the image.

$160.00

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Microscope Slide – Paris Exhibition 1867 – Fantail Fly

A prize winning whole insect microscope slide from the Paris Exhibition of 1867.

Very collectable and in pretty good condition for a mid-Victorian item. Came from a collection assembled in Australia, at Port Fairy, in that era.

Click on the image to see the while slide. Near to 150 years old.

$60.00

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Bowhead Whale – 1793 (Balaena Mysticetus) – Shaw and Nodder

The Bowhead Whale then known variously as the Great Northern Whale, Toothless Whale, Greenland Whale, Artic Whale etc etc. They grow up to 18 metres and 100 tonnes and have no dorsal fin. It has the largest mouth of any animal. Whilst once endangered a moratorium in 1966 has saved the species which is now no longer under threat.

Copper engraved and hand coloured by Shaw & Nodder and published in London on 1st March 1793 (marked in the plate). Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Frederick Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in Voyager Natural History style within black cored cream mat and beaded gilt frame.

Early Whale Engraving in fine condition … click on the image to see all my whaliness! … hmmuuuueooowmh

$180.00

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Rose-Coloured Spoon-Bill – Shaw and Nodder – 1792

An original copper engraved and hand coloured image of the beautiful and elegant rose-coloured spoon-bill also known as the Roseate Spoonbill. It was published by Shaw and Nodder in London on 1st January 1792.

A native of South America it is much more colourful than the common spoonbill and by the time it reaches maturity its colour deepens almost to a rich scarlet.

George Shaw was in charge of Natural History at the British Museum. Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in Voyager Natural History style in black cored cream mat and gilt frame.

Very rosey spoonbill striking an elegant pose.

$190.00

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Funnel Medusa – Shaw and Nodder – c1800

An original copper engraved hand coloured image of the unusual Funnel Medusa (Medusa Infundibulum). Published by Shaw and Nodder in London on around 1800.

From the Ocean around Jamaica and described by Dr Patrick Browne in his book on Jamaica “it is impossible to express the liveliness of the motions of these delicate organs, or the beautiful variety of colours that rise from them while they play to and fro in the rays of the sun”

George Shaw was in charge of Natural History at the British Museum. Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in Voyager Natural History style in black cored cream mat and gilt (with a slight red hue) frame. Perfect for the study or the beach pad if you are that lucky!

Simple yet beautiful aquatic creature

$90.00

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