18th Century Copper Plated Bird Engraving by Buffon in Custom Faux Bamboo Frame (c. 1790) Boxes age cracks and over wear

age cracks and over wear with lovely patina

It remains fully functional for storage or serves beautifully as a decorative accent on open shelving or a sideboard

British — Paddle Steamer Entering Harbour

24”W x 24

18th Century Copper Plated Bird Engraving by Buffon in Custom Faux Bamboo Frame (c. 1790) Boxes age cracks and over wear18th Century Copper Plated Bird Engraving by Buffon in Custom Faux Bamboo Frame (c. 1790) HISTORY The Count de Buffon was a notable French Naturalist from the 18th century, in fact he is universally thought to be the most important Naturalist of the era. He produced a large catalogue of the animals and birds known in his time, and even began to write about the possibility of evolution, which was very radical considering Darwin had not yet been born.