Description
Antique Under the Water School Specimen
An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set up like an aquarium with sea stars, sea urchin, fishes, prawn, crustaceans, plants and stones. A detailed and decorative example from ca. 1900. It was used as teaching material in German schools. Old paper lable of the maker Koester & co, Lehrmittelanstalt, Muenchen (Munich). The front and the back of the case made of glass, the other sides are wood.
Measures:
Width: 16.54" (42 cm)
Height: 11.81" (30 cm)
Depth: 4.72" (12 cm)
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good original condition with traces of use according to the age"š please contact us for a detailled condition report.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Paper, Shell, Stone, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set up like an aquarium with sea stars, sea urchin, fishes, prawn, crustaceans, plants and stones. A detailed and decorative example from ca. 1900. It was used as teaching material in German schools. Old paper lable of the maker Koester & co, Lehrmittelanstalt, Muenchen (Munich). The front and the back of the case made of glass, the other sides are wood.
Measures:
Width: 16.54" (42 cm)
Height: 11.81" (30 cm)
Depth: 4.72" (12 cm)
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good original condition with traces of use according to the age"š please contact us for a detailled condition report.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Paper, Shell, Stone, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good original condition with traces of use according to the age‚ please contact us for a detailled condition report.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
11.8 x 16.5 x 4.7 in
Antique Under the Water School Specimen
Estimate $660-$1,980
Starting Price
$440
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Jun 19, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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