Entomological shattering at La Beauchêne under glass case
Chrysochroa buqueti - the jewel beetle
The red speckled jewel beetle
By La Thanatothèque
Entomological shattering at La Beauchêne under glass case
Chrysochroa buqueti - The red speckled jewel beetle
Entomological shattering at La Beauchêne
The technique consists in disassembling each part of the insect one by one, then reassembling them in an exploded view to observe each element and its relationship to the others, but also to appreciate the specimen as a whole, since the parts are placed in anatomical connection.
This is a jewel beetle: Chrysochroa buqueti, with its magnificent metallic sheen.
Note that the smaller the specimen, the greater the difficulty!
Beautiful entomological work by La Thanatothèque
Each part of the insect has been disassembled and mounted on fine brass rods to be reconstituted as an exploded piece, a long and precise job.
Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne is the inventor of the disarticulated or exploded human skull used for medical teaching, known as the Beauchêne exploded skull.
This technique, with brass wire joints, is used here, but applied to natural specimens.
A superb piece.
Available in shop only - No shipping
Dimensions of the wooden and glass display case: 16.5x13cm Height: 21cm
The display case can be lifted and removed for cleaning, it is not sealed
barracuda in it's glass reliquary box - Sphyraena barracuda
Dragon Stone
Septaria egg of Madagascar
It's huge!
Boule de Nancy - Genuine Mars Vulnerary Ball - Steel Ball
This iron-containing ball was once considered a miracle cure for many ailments and injuries.
The Boule de Nancy is sold individually in a small antique drugstore box
Unavailable today
Herbalist's or Pharmacist's jar
Antique blank label of the XVIIIth century
Entomological box
Species: Papilio Bromus butterfly
Pick-up in store in Paris only
Dragon Stone
Septaria egg of Madagascar
It's huge!
Anatomical chart by Paulet and Sarazin
From the Traité d'anatomie topographique (Treatise on topographical anatomy)
Published in 1867-1870
Chromolithography
You buy 1 plate, not the whole set
Superb butterfly Ornithoptera Priamus Poseidon - Common Green Birdwing
From Papua New Guinea
NO SHIPPING
Entomological box hand-bound by an artisan bookbinder in Anjou
Sold with its CITES certificate - Can only be sold in the European Union
People living outside the European Union can't buy this species
Deer antler sculpture - Skeleton on pedestal
Material : Antler
Origin: Indonesia
Bibliothèque Choisie de Médecine - Volume 16
Selected Library of Medicine
By François PLANQUE - 1761
Complete original edition with 10 fold-out plates
Anatomical plate: "L'Anatomie de L'Homme" by Dr Bourgery and draughtsman Jacob -1837/1843
Flight of butterflies under an antique Napoleon III-era glass dome
Species: 5 Parides eurimedes butterflies
Only available for pick-up in store at Paris, as the butterflies under the glass dome are too fragile to be shipped
Steampunk Flight of butterflies Napeocles Jucunda et Salamis Parhassus
Bibliothèque Choisie de Médecine - Volume 8
Selected Library of Medicine
By François PLANQUE - 1750
Complete original edition with 10 fold-out plates
Engraved swordfish rostrum from Borneo - Indonesia
XL Size - Dimensions with base: H108cm
Entomological shattering at La Beauchêne under glass case
Chrysochroa buqueti - the jewel beetle
The red speckled jewel beetle
By La Thanatothèque
