Why You’ll Love It
Wonderfully peculiar and delightfully scientific, this is a tiny preserved botanical specimen perfect for a Victorian curiosity cabinet in miniature. Encased beneath a clear glass dome cloche, the delicate cutting features a slender stem and soft lavender bloom suspended within a fluid-like medium dotted with tiny air bubbles. An aged paper label and metal base complete the appearance of an antique apothecary specimen jar. Display it in a curiosity cabinet, naturalist's study, apothecary, museum vignette, Victorian laboratory, or collector's library.
Details
Materials: Glass, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ¾" tall
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of the Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note this listing includes: The specimen only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
