Duckling Diaphanisation - Domestic duck

Anas platyrhynchos domestica

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanization is to make transparent, fabrics are made transparent by a chemical process, and specific dyes highlight the skeleton.

You see the bones through the flesh!

It is not a protected species.

Octopus Tentacle Diaphanisation - Octopus vulgaris

Large Model

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanisation is to make fabrics transparent. The fabrics are made transparent using a chemical process, and specific dyes are used.

The flesh is made transparent, and here the dyes will adhere to the skin that has not been removed.

Octopus Tentacle Diaphanisation - Octopus vulgaris

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanisation is to make fabrics transparent. The fabrics are made transparent using a chemical process, and specific dyes are used.

The flesh is made transparent, and here the dyes will adhere to the skin that has not been removed.

All tentacles are different: illustrative photos

Box of cocaine lozenges

Menthol - Cocaïno - Boraté by the Pharmacist Holler in Maubeuge

Magnificent lid typical of Art Nouveau: 1900-1910

EMPTY

Metal box of breath mints with cocaine

Box of Dr BENGUE Dragees

1920's

It is recommended to suck 8 to 10 lozenges per day, allowing them to melt in the mouth... 

EMPTY

Antique glass for Absinthe

Ref B

The twists on the glass are used to measure out the absinthe liquor and then pour the water over the sugar on the absinthe spoon on the glass to soften the bitterness of the drink.

Phenacetin

Antique pharmacy bottle

Phenacetin is one of the first synthetic antalgic and antipyretic (anti-fever) from the chemical industry, very widespread in pharmacies from the end of the 19th century until the second half of the 20th century.

EMPTY - The cap is blocked and does not open

Entomological box

Species: 5 Cymothoe sangaris butterflies from Centrafrica

Entomological box

Dimensions: 18.5x18.5cm

Entomological box

Species: 5 Junonia rhadama butterflies from Madagascar

Entomological box

Dimensions: 18.5x18.5cm

Cape Porcupine peak - Hystrix africaeaustralis 

Length from about 18 to 30 cm

Shorter peaks are thicker and more rigid, longer ones are thinner and more flexible.

Provenance: South Africa - CITES Status: Unprotected species, not listed in the CITES: sale and possession free and legal.

Coyote skull from Canada - Canis latrans

The Coyote is a canine species native to North America.

He is smaller than his close relative, the wolf who is closely related to him, but larger than a jackal.

Variable size, approx. 21-22cm.

All skulls are different - Illustration photo

All skulls are different in size, color, teeth etc... They are wild animals that have lived in freedom, so some skulls may have missing teeth or teeth that are worn, cracked or broken.

Black Bear Skull from Canada

Ursus americanus

You must live in the European Union to buy this skull

Not for sale outside the European Union

Sold with its CITES import permit