Lot 037 - Antique Aloeides "Copper" Butterfly Variety Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 1-5/8" x 1-1/4" 1734 For sale is an outstanding

For sale is an outstanding sterling silver and turquoise belt buckle featuring the masonic compass in brass with black enamel inlay and two sterling silver stars

This style is more rare than the later produced version with a full front cover

it does have some white paint marks on its thighs

It includes the screen printed signature of the artist

Lot 037 - Antique Aloeides "Copper" Butterfly Variety Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 1-5/8" x 1-1/4" 1734 For sale is an outstandingPre Auction Notes: Insect identifications are done via Google reverse image search and are approximations. No guarantees are made as to the species of insect. Please use the photos to make your own determination. No refunds given due to incorrect ID. Insects will have a variety of wear and imperfections, internal and external. All insects in this collection are believe to be Denton Bros preparations, and most are marked as such, unless otherwise noted.