Description
School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant
A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside the hill, the fellow creatures and the evolution of the ant. Used as teaching material in German schools in the 1930s-60s. The front of the case is made of glass, other sides wood.
Measures:
Width: 19.69" (50 cm)
Height: 15.75" (40 cm)
Depth: 1.57" (4 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:
3D, Glass, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside the hill, the fellow creatures and the evolution of the ant. Used as teaching material in German schools in the 1930s-60s. The front of the case is made of glass, other sides wood.
Measures:
Width: 19.69" (50 cm)
Height: 15.75" (40 cm)
Depth: 1.57" (4 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:
3D, Glass, 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
15.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 in
School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant
Estimate $260-$790
Starting Price
$180
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