Rostrum of swordfish - Large

Xiphias gladius

approximately 93-95cm

Engraved swordfish rostrum from Borneo - Indonesia

XL Size - Dimensions with base: H99cm

Engraved swordfish rostrum from Borneo - Indonesia

XL Size - Dimensions with base: H108cm

Carved swordfish rostrum: Unique piece

Skulls motifs

Indonesian craftsmanship

Antique glass eye - Semi-finished

Genuine antique ocular prosthesis

Color variations and irises of different sizes 

The price is per unit, for one eye only

Pocket Atlas of Butterflies of France, Switzerland and Belgium

Published in 1912 

This is not a reprint, but the original edition

Please note: 1 loose sheet, see photos

Chicken - Gallus gallus domesticus 

Bird skull

Non-protected species - NOT CITES

Copper-tailed starling - Hylopsar cupreocauda

Bird skull

Non-protected species - NOT CITES

4 Diodon fish under glass

Globe fish - Diodontidae

Pravaz hypodermic injection syringe

Early 20th century

Non-functional

SOLD ALONE WITHOUT CASE

Hypodermic Pravaz winged syringe - 19th century

Syringe in it's case

not functional

Octopus Tentacle Diaphanisation - Octopus vulgaris

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanisation is to make fabrics transparent. The fabrics are made transparent using a chemical process, and specific dyes are used.

The flesh is made transparent and the dyes attach themselves to the skin.