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19th.c. Taxidermy Duck c.1880


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Late 19th.c. taxidermy duck c.1880. Good specimen of a female Shoveler duck (Anas clypeata) with its distinctive broad bill and pale blue and iridescent green flashes on the wings. Presented amongst grasses and rocks, behind glass in its original wooden case with gilded slip frame and brass fixings.
Interestingly there is on the rear of the case a handwritten label identifying it as having been shot on the River Clwyd in North Wales. This note appears to be added to the bottom of a signed letter from the acclaimed Victorian taxidermist Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury (1812-1887) promising his ‘best and prompt attention’ to the specimen. Shaw’s patron’s included museums and several members of the British aristocracy which allowed him access to some notable collections and rare specimens. During his career Shaw is believed to have prepared three specimens of the already extinct Great Auk.
Dimensions: width 19″, depth 8½”, height 15″ Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.
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Old Fyffes Warehouse
Conwy Road
Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
Tel : 01492 580022
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Interestingly there is on the rear of the case a handwritten label identifying it as having been shot on the River Clwyd in North Wales. This note appears to be added to the bottom of a signed letter from the acclaimed Victorian taxidermist Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury (1812-1887) promising his ‘best and prompt attention’ to the specimen. Shaw’s patron’s included museums and several members of the British aristocracy which allowed him access to some notable collections and rare specimens. During his career Shaw is believed to have prepared three specimens of the already extinct Great Auk.
Dimensions: width 19″, depth 8½”, height 15″ Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Taxidermy
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Origin English
Item code ac049a3611 / 29587
Status Sold
£325.00 
$410.83 
€392.21 

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Conwy Road
Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
Tel : 01492 580022
Non UK callers : +44 1492 580022
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