A TAXIDERMY TORTOISESHELL
Early 20th century
With an overall dark brown patina.
L. approx. 40 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
A TAXIDERMY RED-FOOTED TORTOISESHELL (CHLENOIDIS CARBONARIUS)
Early 20th century (with certificate)
With a light aged patina, the yellow spots bright.
L. approx. 25 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
A TAXIDERMY AFRICAN LEOPARD TORTOISE SHELL (STIGMOCHELYS PARDALIS)
19th century
With a rich caramel brown patina of usage.
L. approx. 46 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
A PAIR OF TAXIDERMY AFRICAN LEOPARD TORTOISE SHELL (STIGMOCHELYS PARDALIS)
Late 19th/ early 20th century
With a rich caramel brown patina of usage, possibly waxed.
L. approx. 40 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom