Franklin Mint Butterflies of the World AND Butterflies of Paradise, COMPLETE SET

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A VERY RARE FIND...THE COMPLETE SET OF THE FRANKLIN MINT'S BUTTERFLIES OF THE WORLD AND BUTTERFLIES OF PARADISE PORCELAIN SCULPTURE COLLECTION!!!! ALL PIECES IN PRISTINE CONDITION INCLUDING ALL PAPERWORK FOR EACH BUTTERFLY AND ALL THREE GLASS CASES!!!! COLLECTION WAS RECOVERED FROM AN ESTATE SALE IN SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA. (The editions closed about 25 years ago, being created in 1985-1987. They are no longer being made or available from The Franklin Mint. "This beautiful dual collection of tropical butterflies was designed by renowned British artist Brian Hargreaves. Mr Hargreaves was commissioned to portray the butterflies of Buckingham Palace for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Then he brought his talents to the the design of an original collection created exclusively for The Franklin Mint. Twenty-seven jewel-bright butterflies, each one a spectacular work of art. Sculptured in fine porcelain, painted and decorated by hand. Enchanting. Exquisite. Authentic.") THIS 30 PIECE COMPLETE SET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: (BUTTERFLIES OF PARADISE) - The sculptures in this series are approximately 2 to 4 inches tall. Glass display cases (2) have 2 shelves to fit the butterflies. Each display case is 8.5" wide and 9" tall. Each display holds 6 butterflies. There are 2 hooks in the back to hang your display case. Both doors open. ALL 12 PIECES OF BUTTERFLIES OF PARADISE ALL 12 CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTION CARDS 2 DISPLAY CASES SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR THIS COLLECTION BY FRANKLIN MINT The Paradise Birdwing Gaudy Commodore The Royal Assyrian The Lilac Tree Nymph The Leopard The Swordtailed Tortoiseshell The Red Lacewing The Bhutan Glory The Blue Banded Peacock The Forest Beauty The Tiger The Atossa Nymph (BUTTERFLIES OF THE WORLD) - The sculptures in this series are approximately 2 to 4 inches tall. Glass display case has 3 shelves to fit the butterflies. The display case is 12" wide and 12-3/4" tall. It holds all 15 butterfly figurines. There are 2 hooks in the back to hang your display case. Both doors open. ALL 15 PIECES OF BUTTERFLIES OF THE WORLD ALL 15 CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTION CARDS 1 LARGE DOUBLE DOORED GLASS DISPLAY CASE MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS COLLECTION BY FRANKLIN MINT Adonis Blue - Musk Mallow Australian Beak - Guinea Flower Blue Doctor - Oxalis Blue Morpho - Pink Allamanda Fiery Acraea - Hibiscus Glassy-wing - Golden Trumpet Malachite - Oleander Mangrove Skipper - Water Poppy Marbled White - Bellflower Monarch - Dogwood Owl Butterfly - Rain Lily Queen Purple Tip Tiger Swallowtail - Daisy Tufted Jungle King - Skyvine Zebra Longwing - Morning Glory I have listed this item to the best of my ability. If you have any questions, please contact me with at least 24 hours prior to the auction ending so I may reply to them. Payment is expected within three days of the auction ending, PayPal is the only method of payment I accept. The item will be shipped within three business day after payment has been received unless other arrangements have been discussed. Please leave positive feedback for me when the item arrives, I will do the same for after you have left feedback for me. If for some reason there is an issue with the item when it arrives, please contact me ASAP to address it. I DO ACCEPT RETURNS!! If you are not satisfied for any reason, simply contact me, and return the items and I will refund you 100%, less shipping costs with no questions asked. Thank you for your interest in my listing, I wish you success in bidding and winning! read more

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