Otter head
previously catalogued as after Peter Spicer and Sons
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Unknown
Materials
Taxidermy otter head mounted on a wooden shield
Measurements
Height 265 mm.; Width 195 mm.
Place of origin
Royal Leamington Spa
Order this imageCollection
Parke Estate, Devon
NT 1413257
Summary
A stuffed otter head, mounted on a wooden shield, as a trophy. An inscription on the reverse of the shield reads 'P. Spicer and Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington', though it is unlikely the mount was actually made by P. Spicer. Fumigated 5.1.1982, methyl bromide.
Provenance
Given to the NT as part of the bequest of the Parke estate by Major Hole
Marks and inscriptions
On reverse of shield: 'P. Spicer and Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington'
Makers and roles
previously catalogued as after Peter Spicer and Sons, taxidermist