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A Good Mid 20thC Cased Atlas Silk MothOrigin: British Period: Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1950 60 The Case: Height: 8 inches Width: 10 inches Depth: 1. 5 inches The rectangular oak case housing a large Atlas silk moth (Attacus atlas) specimen survives from the middle of the twentieth century. Overall condition is very good with no loss to either the specimen or case to report. Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map

We have been informed that the chap with the lighter ears is a Natterer's (Myotis nattererii) bat and the one with the dark ears may be a Whiskered (Myotis mystacinus) or indeed a pipistrelle

Numsie was happy to have the bird around his tower and he looked after her for several years until she passed away

This well sized flight of draws desirability lies in the fact that it remains unspoiled and is therefore superbly decorative as well as being inherently useful

outstretched with her long and flowing chestnut locks

It proved so popular that two years later Terry introduced a domestic version

the attempt on the Shah's life in Paris

appearances

meaning it could be placed in almost any room in the home

and make no mistake

The most famous of them all is the mummified "mermaid" body exhibited by P

with a woolen pile

standing legs akimbo with attentive ears

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