Exquisite c. 1840s German Zoological Watercolor: Unusual Variety of Snake-like Creatures! horse and cart half white ears

half white ears

I had one of these when I first started the shop

and both fun and satisfying to play

so one would need to do a little taping or add a bit or two

7 1/8" t x 1 3/4" w x 1 5/8" d and in great vintage condition

Exquisite c. 1840s German Zoological Watercolor: Unusual Variety of Snake-like Creatures! horse and cart half white earsThis is not a hand colored engraving, it is an original, beautifully executed ink and watercolor drawingone of several I purchased from a seller in Germany, and which appear all done by the same person, c. 1840s I believe. Whether made in advance of, or after, an engraving for a zoological volume I am not certain (though I'd guess the former) whatever the case, quite spectacular, and with the fantastic execution amplifying a sense of wonder at