Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 2nd October 2019
Lot 643
Taxidermy. A George VI preserved perch by J. Cooper & Sons
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
Taxidermy. A George VI preserved perch by J. Cooper & Sons, the fish with painted scales and mounted in a naturalistic setting, with a printed paper trade label, inscribed 'Preserved by J. COOPER & SONS 78 BATH ROAD, HOUNSLOW, MIDDX.', within a glazed gilt and ebonised bowfront case, inscribed in gilt 'PERCH 1 lb 1ozs, Caught by Baxendale, 8th July 1948 Aughenreoch Loch', 26.7cm high, 45.7cm wide.