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Open Mount 20thC Taxidermy Fox Mask & Forequarters
Offering Horace the fox, his head and forequarters wonderfully well preserved and in excellent condition, snarling open mounted as if appearing through a wall.
Horace was the top British athlete of his day and won gold at the Commonwealth games for Animals (1955) and the Animal Olympics (1959). His fearsome running, best over medium distances, (think 400-800 meters) meant he was a mini celebrity of his time.
In the 1959 Animal Olympics the biggest drama occurred in the 800 meter race, when US whippet runner Rod MacDowell, who crossed the finish line first, was disqualified for obstructing the Horace, the British competitor. Complicating matters, Britain and the United States had different rules on obstruction, and, while the final was re-run, MacDowell and two other US athletes, a badger and a stoat, refused to take part so Horace had to sprint round the track alone. He was awarded the gold after the American teams appeals were turned down.
Now preserved in his notorious sprinting pose, Horace is happily in fox heaven running, and running and running.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Horace was the top British athlete of his day and won gold at the Commonwealth games for Animals (1955) and the Animal Olympics (1959). His fearsome running, best over medium distances, (think 400-800 meters) meant he was a mini celebrity of his time.
In the 1959 Animal Olympics the biggest drama occurred in the 800 meter race, when US whippet runner Rod MacDowell, who crossed the finish line first, was disqualified for obstructing the Horace, the British competitor. Complicating matters, Britain and the United States had different rules on obstruction, and, while the final was re-run, MacDowell and two other US athletes, a badger and a stoat, refused to take part so Horace had to sprint round the track alone. He was awarded the gold after the American teams appeals were turned down.
Now preserved in his notorious sprinting pose, Horace is happily in fox heaven running, and running and running.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 17 inches
Width 8 inches
Depth 14 inches (all at maximum)
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1950-70
1950s Antiques Origin British
Condition Excellent.
Item code as155a628
Status Sold
£270.00 
$332.18 
€322.52 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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