Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Shelducks (Tadorna tadorna), 1860-1942,...

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Shelducks (Tadorna tadorna), 1860-1942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist's, Aberystwyth, Wales, a pair of full mount adults, the drake stood upon a painted simulated rock ledge, the female below stood upon painted rockwork, set above soil covered groundwork, set against a typical graduated painted back drop, enclosed within a trademark ebonised three-glass display case, 69cm by 22.5cm by 68.5cm

Four supporting block feet missing from the case base, drake beak has mould issues, hen bird has suffered fat eruption from each leg, drake has signs of mildew on head feathers, all glass good, in need of sympathetic restoration. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.