Otter head
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
16 Jul 1904
Materials
Taxidermy otter head mounted on a wooden shield as a trophy
Measurements
300 x 220 x 240 mm
Order this imageCollection
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 461423
Summary
A stuffed otter head, mounted on a shield-shaped wooden plaque, as a trophy. The plaque is painted blue, with gilded border and lettering. The lettering below the head reads 'L.O.H, Ystwyth, July 16th, weight 24 LBS 1904'. Below the lettering is a four-petalled flower in gilt.
Provenance
An item from the Llanerchaeron collection, left to the National Trust in the will of John Powell Ponsonby Lewes in 1989
Marks and inscriptions
L.O.H, Ystwyth, July 16th, weight 24 LBS 1904. (inscription)