Furniture & Works of Art - 1st July 2015

Lot 656

A taxidermied chub

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £550

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Description

A taxidermied chub, mounted in a naturalistic setting, in an ebonized glazed bowfront case, with gilt lettering inscribed 'CHUB, Taken by C. Westrup, from the Avon. July 13th 1905. Wgt 51/4 lbs', 39.3cm high, 74.9cm wide, 18.8cm deep.

Provenance: Leslie Gooday OBE.