A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques the leather has a beautiful

the leather has a beautiful patina and lustrous natural shine

Bismuth is brittle

The hardwood shield is also in fine condition and it reads verso “Notice

parasitica on its shells

though whether this ring came from their establishment is not known for certain but probable seeing as a YH16 is still bobbing about their harbour today

A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques the leather has a beautifulOrigin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 10 Height: 10. 5 inches Length: 12 inches Width: 9 inches (all at maximum) Base Diameter: 6. 5 inches Rod mounted on a large ebonised circular plinth stand with iron shaped balancing rod, the large and complete armadillo shell having a curled tail, survives from the Edwardian period. In very fine order with light general wear commensurate with age to the stand, with some