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19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio

$2,058.61
£1,495
€1,748.37
CA$2,816.70
A$3,064.78
CHF 1,622.76
MX$36,871.43
NOK 20,605.49
SEK 18,852.58
DKK 13,062.73

About the Item

A wonderful and totally original early Victorian taxidermy tortoise, mounted on a thick oval oak board with decorative chamfered edge with brass hanging hoop. 24cm in length 16.5cm in width 9.5cm in depth circa 1840, English in origins
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612137239202

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