20th Century Educational Mushroom Models attributed to Deyrolle, France, 1960s, Set of 19

Rare collection of 19 educational mushroom models attributed to Deyrolle, the renowned Parisian natural history and scientific teaching house.

Each specimen is individually modelled and hand-painted, mounted on its original base, mostly black with a few brown bases, and retains its identification label.

Together, the 19 models form a striking and highly decorative scientific collection, evocative of vintage natural history classrooms, pharmacies, mycology displays and cabinets of curiosities.

Species represented

* Caesar’s Mushroom
* Fly Agaric
* Sickener Russula
* Death Cap
* Livid Entoloma
* Field Mushroom
* Hedgehog Mushroom
* Common Ink Cap
* Common Morel
* Chanterelle
* Bronze Bolete
* Saffron Milk Cap
* Satan’s Bolete
* Penny Bun / Porcini
* False Death Cap
* Panther Cap
* Destroying Angel
* Parasol Mushroom
* Orange Bolete

Dimensions

Height varies from approximately 8 to 18 cm.

Total weight of the complete set: approximately 4 kg.

Condition

Very good overall vintage condition for this type of educational scientific model.

Minor irregularities, surface wear and variations are consistent with age and original manufacture.

Please refer carefully to the detailed photographs, which form part of the .

The collection is offered as a complete set of 19 models only at this stage.

An unusual and highly decorative collection suitable for a cabinet of curiosities, natural history collection, pharmacy interior, scientific display or distinctive interior decoration.

France, circa 1950s–1970s.