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Lot 018 - Vintage Entomology Specimen Display of Beetles, Lantern Fly, Grasshoppers, and Other Insects from Brazil and Other Localities, in Glass-Front Wood Cabinet with Hans Luhr Label, Kiel, Germany, 17-1/4" L x 12-1/4" H

Lot 018 - Vintage Entomology Specimen Display of Beetles, Lantern Fly, Grasshoppers, and Other Insects from Brazil and Other Localities, in Glass-Front Wood Cabinet with Hans Luhr Label, Kiel, Germany, 17-1/4" L x 12-1/4" H

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Vintage entomology specimen display containing a diverse collection of pinned insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, moths, and a large lantern fly from Brazil labeled at upper left. Several beetles are displayed with wings open, and the collection includes scarabs, dung beetles, and other species of varying sizes. The backing paper shows scattered foxing and spotting. The glass-front wood cabinet bears a circular maker's label on the reverse from Hans Luhr, Weissenburgstr. 4, Kiel, Germany, marked "Luco Erzeugnis."

This display is attributed to a former museum collection, though this provenance cannot be independently verified. The specimens show varying degrees of damage consistent with long-term storage, including missing legs, loose debris on the backing, and general fragility throughout. Evidence of past pest infiltration is present; the case has been opened, examined, and superficially cleaned, and no active pest infiltration was found.

While these displays will be carefully packaged to prevent exterior damage during shipping, shifting or loosening of specimens may occur in transit. The cabinet opens easily for readjustment upon receipt.
Dimensions: 17-1/4" L x 2-1/4" W x 12-1/4" H

Auction Date: 03/12/2026

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