Brendel Educational Botanical Model “Salix alba,” circa 1900 - Lot 31

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Brendel Educational Botanical Model “Salix alba,” circa 1900 - Lot 31
Brendel Educational Botanical Model “Salix alba,” circa 1900 Educational botanical model depicting the white willow (Salix alba), with the male and female parts greatly enlarged to illustrate the floral structure. Crafted from polychrome composite materials, including papier-mâché, wood, and fibers, the piece is mounted on a blackened wooden base with two turned supports. The central label bears the designation “Salix alba L. masc. et fem. ” in several languages, and the base retains the retailer’s label “Merkelbach Co., Amsterdam.” The model is attributed to R. Brendel Co., a firm specializing in the manufacture of botanical models for educational purposes around 1900. Details: Date: circa 1900, Origin: Germany, Manufacturer: R. Brendel Co., Retailer: Merkelbach Co., Amsterdam, Subject: Salix alba, white willow, Materials: polychrome papier-mâché, wood, and fibers, Height: 42 cm, Condition: signs of use, wear, and minor losses consistent with its age.
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