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Sideshow Oddity Taxidermy Circus Rabbit
Roll Up, Roll Up! Enter the strange world of The Side Show and see the bearded lady, the living head, the fastest mathematician, the French guillotine, and now…. the leopard rabbit!
Once part of a travelling menagerie, this natural gaff tricked exhibit rabbit is spotted with a line down its back, thereby differencing itself from the norm for those with more limited naturalistic knowledge.
Standing on old fairground carpet, this decidedly odd chap has some old infestation, which has taken its toll, but is not by any means overtly bad the old ticks are present but structurally there is no damage aside from a patch to the carpet.
Trick oddities and gaffs have been around for a long time. The most famous of them all is the mummified "mermaid" body exhibited by P.T. Barnum during the 19th century. Another classic is the Cardiff Giant, a huge statue carved from stone, which William Newell claimed to be the remains of a petrified giant.
Although most folk would have known the doubtful nature of these creatures, many would have paid attention to see them merely out of curiosity and this rabbit is no different.
Now a collectors item this is a rare vintage sideshow that should be cherished for those genuine moments of curiosity it provokes.
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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
Get directions to Doe And Hope
Once part of a travelling menagerie, this natural gaff tricked exhibit rabbit is spotted with a line down its back, thereby differencing itself from the norm for those with more limited naturalistic knowledge.
Standing on old fairground carpet, this decidedly odd chap has some old infestation, which has taken its toll, but is not by any means overtly bad the old ticks are present but structurally there is no damage aside from a patch to the carpet.
Trick oddities and gaffs have been around for a long time. The most famous of them all is the mummified "mermaid" body exhibited by P.T. Barnum during the 19th century. Another classic is the Cardiff Giant, a huge statue carved from stone, which William Newell claimed to be the remains of a petrified giant.
Although most folk would have known the doubtful nature of these creatures, many would have paid attention to see them merely out of curiosity and this rabbit is no different.
Now a collectors item this is a rare vintage sideshow that should be cherished for those genuine moments of curiosity it provokes.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 20/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.
DimensionsThe Case
Depth 8 inches
Width 21.5 inches
Height 17 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1950-60
1950s Antiques Origin British
Condition Fair to Good.
Item code as155a308
Status Sold
£165.00 
$202.83 
€195.01 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 20/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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