Lot 055 - Antique Smerinthus Jamaicensis "Twin-Spotted Sphinx" Moth Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" 20240822 which surrounds the clock

which surrounds the clock

It is a truly beautiful belt buckle and has a nice patina

and heavy patina and paint loss throughout

a portion of the Vastus Externus anteriorly

There is some crazing in the porcelain but the clock is in very nice condition

Lot 055 - Antique Smerinthus Jamaicensis "Twin-Spotted Sphinx" Moth Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" 20240822 which surrounds the clockPre 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.