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Rare and exceptional wonders of the natural world. Fascinating specimens from the animal, plant and mineral kingdoms — true treasures of nature.

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Silvered Spelter and Molded Glass Chimera Centerpiece -...

Silvered Spelter and Molded Glass Chimera Centerpiece - Large Late 19th Century Table Bowl

This centerpiece reflects the eclectic and historicist style of the late 19th century, a period when tableware incorporated decorative motifs inspired by fantastical creatures and mythology.

Circa 1890–1910

Condition: Discreet restoration on one end of the chimera's wing, but this end remains fragile and must be handled with care, as it may break off.

Price €140.00

Duckling Diaphanisation - Biological preparation -...

Duckling Diaphanisation - Domestic duck

Anas platyrhynchos domestica

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanization is to make transparent, fabrics are made transparent by a chemical process, and specific dyes highlight the skeleton.

You see the bones through the flesh!

It is not a protected species.

Price €240.00

Painted wooden sign - Officinal panel - Pharmacy and...

Rare and authentic wall sign panel

Pharmacy and fitting brand - Miss Hélène Deux, Bandagiste & 1st class Herbalist

Officine sign panel in painted wood from the 19th-20th century hinge: 1890-1920.

The sign is made of 2 reinforced wood panels at the back. There is a space between the 2 panels.

The sign features a superb art lettering entirely made freehand by a letter painter (superb contrasts of blue and brown, neat full and loose) 

Witness to the history of pharmacy and ancient orthopaedics: the bandagist shaping leather and frames for corsets and restraints, and the herbalist 1st class, a profession that has disappeared since the abolition of the diploma in 1941.

Price €480.00

Diaphanization of a marsh frog - Pelophylax ridibundus...

Diaphanization of a frog - Pelophylax ridibundus crossbred INRA (RIVAN92 strain) 

Biological preparation

The aim of diaphanization is to render the tissues transparent through a chemical process, and specific dyes are used to highlight the skeleton.

You can see the bones through the skin! You can even see the circulatory system!

Not a protected species

Price €180.00

Diaphanization of a marsh frog - Pelophylax ridibundus...

Diaphanization of a frog - Pelophylax ridibundus crossbred INRA (RIVAN92 strain) 

Biological preparation

The aim of diaphanization is to render the tissues transparent through a chemical process, and specific dyes are used to highlight the skeleton.

You can see the bones through the skin!

Not a protected species

Price €120.00