Lot 024 - Antique Argynnis Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-3/4" x 3" 241026 This bank is in good

This bank is in good condition

The brass is weighted with what seems to be chalkware or cement on the inside

The flag measures approximately 12 inches long by 9 inches wide

Pre-Auction Notes: These glass perfume bottles are often called "tearcatchers" due to a pervasive and untrue myth that they were used to catch the tears of mourning victorian women

The bottom has some numbered markings

Lot 024 - Antique Argynnis Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-3/4" x 3" 241026 This bank is in goodPre 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.