Meloe Monoceros 19th Century Hand-Colored Entomological Engraving indian temple toy horse Frye in Wilton

Frye in Wilton

and a nice hook closure at front and hinge on back

Very good condition in original box

which reinforces my belief they are sterling

Meloe Monoceros 19th Century Hand-Colored Entomological Engraving indian temple toy horse Frye in WiltonThis is a very lovely hand colored engraving from a 19th century volume on entomology. Behind the engraving is the original text page from that book, identifying this beautiful bug as a Meloe Monoceros, which looks like a sort of horned, spotted beetle. I think it is just beautifully done, presented as if viewed through a microscope, with the tiny tiny actual sized rendering of the beetle just below! The engraving and text page are attached via linen