Duck
style of H. Shaw
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
1881
Materials
Display case of taxidermy duck
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Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1271438
Summary
A taxidermy display containing a Goldeneye duck in a glass fronted case. The case style suggests it is probably mounted by Henry Shaw, but shows no signature. Labelled 'Killed Ranton Abbey Pool, September 1881 by Lord Anson' on the back of the case.
Marks and inscriptions
Labelled 'Golden Eye duck killed Ranton Abbey pool Sept 1881 by Lord Anson.'
Makers and roles
style of H. Shaw, taxidermist