Furniture & Works of Art - 1st July 2015
Lot 653
A taxidermied pike in the manner of Cooper & Sons
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £430
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Description
A taxidermied pike in the manner of Cooper & Sons, mounted in a naturalistic setting, within an ebonized bowfront case, with gilt lettering inscribed 'Caught in Frensham Pond. Jan., 26th 1923. Wgt., 171/2lbs.', 41.5cm high, 118.3cm wide, 23.2cm deep.
Provenance: Leslie Gooday OBE.