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19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart

About the Item

A very rare anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two red squirrels boxing, housed in its original pine and glazed case with hand painted backdrop. The squirrels have their original small cloth gloves and breeches along with their team coloured ribbons. A small roped off ring with a mound of hazelnuts with the signs "stakes" Circa 1870 in age, and likely to of been mounted by Edward Hart height 37cm, width 49cm, depth 18cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612137494842
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