{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-drawing-of-various-insects-a-scientific-curiosity-c-1840","title":"Antique 19th Century Drawing Of Various Insects A Scientific Curiosity c.1850","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique 19th century drawing (dating to circa 1850), a delicate pencil study of various insects, meticulously rendered with attention to detail and scientific curiosity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper bears subtle signs of age, with a warm patina that enhances its historical character. Above the insects, faintly visible, is the handwritten label “Insects,” suggesting it may have originated as part of a naturalist’s field study or educational collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe insects, possibly moths or flies, are labeled with annotations such as “mag.” and “2. P. 2,” indicative of magnification levels or reference to scientific text. Their fine, almost anatomical depiction reflects the Victorian era’s fascination with nature and classification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is housed within a handsome miniature almost box like frame, likely from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some age related wear and discolouration to the paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 12.2cm x 9.5cm x 2.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 93.86 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55534484816255,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/9920F093-2AE6-45C1-8A39-9EAA55E64BCD.jpg?v=1748698055","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-drawing-of-various-insects-a-scientific-curiosity-c-1840","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}