Lot 070 - Grouping Of 35+ Antique Engravings Of Various Mammals Including Sloths, Black Wolf, Elephants, Platypus, Etc., Circa 1827 2145 The tray is marked with

The tray is marked with the Meriden maker's mark as well as the word STERLING and the numbers 377

It is marked Jacobus Inkstand Patented

Paper label from Sandie Young Antique and Fine Art Decor

These books are written in Italian

Hand painted label

Lot 070 - Grouping Of 35+ Antique Engravings Of Various Mammals Including Sloths, Black Wolf, Elephants, Platypus, Etc., Circa 1827 2145 The tray is marked withPre Auction Notes: From "The Class of Mammalia arranged by the Baron Cuvier with Specific Descriptions" by Edward Griffith, Major Charles Hamilton Smith, and Edward Pidegon, Printed for George B. Whittaker, Ave Maria Lane, London. The mammal engravings in this week's auction were acquired loose, and not removed from the original book by us. Various eonciditon with edge wear, foxing, etc.