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Set of 8 antique beehives

720 €


Set of 8 antique French beehives, made of thick pieces of cork assemled with wooden plugs, steelwire and nails. They were used in the coastal and mediterranean region of France, on the top of the hive they used a piece of slate to cover the beehive. In the hives are small holes which were the entrances for the bees. They have a beautiful colour and patina with a raw structure, real wabisabi pieces. Condition and wear consistent with age and use. Different dimensions, the largest has a height of 75cm and the smallest 41cm

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Igmar Stuer

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Hofstraat 68 ,
9451 Kerksken

Region:

Gent

Country:

Belgium

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+32 (0)476 57 32 70

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