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Lot 014 - Vintage Entomology Specimen Display of Beetles, Stick Insects, and Leaf Insects from India, East Africa, and Other Localities, in Glass-Front Wood Cabinet with Hans Luhr Label, Kiel, Germany, 17-1/4" L x 13" H

Lot 014 - Vintage Entomology Specimen Display of Beetles, Stick Insects, and Leaf Insects from India, East Africa, and Other Localities, in Glass-Front Wood Cabinet with Hans Luhr Label, Kiel, Germany, 17-1/4" L x 13" H

Current Bid: $10.00
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Vintage entomology specimen display containing a diverse collection of pinned insects, predominantly beetles alongside stick insects and a leaf insect (Phyllium). Handwritten labels reference localities including India, East Africa, and others. The specimens range widely in size, from small metallic-colored beetles to large longhorn beetles, rhinoceros beetles, and an elongated stick insect spanning much of the case. 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 and antennae, loose parts, and general fragility. 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 13" H

Auction Date: 03/12/2026

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