Set of 3 18th Century Ornithological Engravings by Buffon Flowers Ref: SB485

Ref: SB485

A superb pair of 19th Century ornate brass hat and coat hooks

the splat backs supporting an unusual inverted cresting rail with scrolled carving

In excellent condition

An unusual pair of 19th Century purple malachite pressed glass obelisks

Set of 3 18th Century Ornithological Engravings by Buffon Flowers Ref: SB485A rare set of 18th Century copper plate engravings by Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Buffon was born in Burgundy in 1707 and devoted much of his life to the study of natural history. These antique set of engravings are superbly drawn and the engravings are printed on original Whatman paper. Each one is beautifully hand coloured in the subtle palette of the 18th Century. These 18th Century engravings are in excellent condition and have been