A group of four early 20th century preserved fish in bow fronted cases, consisting of: a perch with a label for 'J Cooper & Sons, 28 Radner Street, St Lukes'; a 3lb 5oz chubb preserved by WF Homer and caught at Tadpole 14th March 1927; together with two trout, the first caught at Bampton June 18th 1926 and the second caught at Rushy 22nd June 1929
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Dimensions: the case containing the chubb 64cm wide x 34cm high
Sold for £900
Estimated at £300 - £500
A group of four early 20th century preserved fish in bow fronted cases, consisting of: a perch with a label for 'J Cooper & Sons, 28 Radner Street, St Lukes'; a 3lb 5oz chubb preserved by WF Homer and caught at Tadpole 14th March 1927; together with two trout, the first caught at Bampton June 18th 1926 and the second caught at Rushy 22nd June 1929
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Dimensions: the case containing the chubb 64cm wide x 34cm high
Marks, dents and scratches to the cases overall due to age and some wear to the gilding. The two trout with splits to the back of their cases. The Rushy trout with damage to the left hand side of the case and cracked glass associated. The perch behind perspex.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 17th Jul, 2023
Monday 17 July
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