Vintage 23lb Stuffed Pike Mounted in a Glazed Case Taxidermy, 20th Century

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Vintage 23lb Stuffed Pike Mounted in a Glazed Case Taxidermy, 20th Century

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A 23lb stuffed pike mounted in a glazed case, measures: 17" (43 cm) high, 46¼" (119 cm) wide, 6" (17 cm) deep. A large & impressive glazed cased taxidermy mounted 23Ib Pike, dated 1953. The pike is beautifully stuffed & mounted in a simulated swimming position, it is beautifully presented in a naturalistic setting of reeds, rocks and pebbles set within an ebonized case. It features a label: Caught by G. Lewis at Shewsbury 17th Feb 1953 Weight 23LBS Add this beautiful beast to your collection which is sure to be the center of attention where ever it is placed. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 44 x width 119 x depth 17 Dimensions in inches: Height 17.3 x width 46.9 x depth 6.7 Taxidermy is the preserving of an animal's body via stuffing or mounting for the purpose of display or study. Animals are often, but not always, portrayed in a life-like state. The word taxidermy refers to the process of preserving the animal, but the word is also used to describe the end product, which are often called "mounts". The word taxidermy is derived from the Greek words "taxis" and "derma". Taxis means to "to move", and "derma" means "skin" (the dermis). The word taxidermy translates to "arrangement of skin". Taxidermy is practiced primarily on vertebrate’s mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and less commonly on amphibians but can also be done to larger insects and arachnids under some circumstances. Taxidermy takes on a number of forms and purposes, including natural history museum displays, hunting trophies, study skins, and is sometimes used as a means to memorialize pets. A person who practices taxidermy is called a taxidermist. They may practice professionally for museums or as businesses catering to hunters and fishermen, or as amateurs, such as hobbyists, hunters, and fishermen. A taxidermist is aided by familiarity with anatomy, sculpture, painting, and tanning.

Dimensions:
Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Other,Ebonized
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1953
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A14191stDibs: LU950620782572