Taxidermy Pike by J. Jones
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Early antique angling trophy, well modelled Pike by Jones of Old Kent Road, London. Preserved with excellent painted skin detail, the head inset with a glass eye and bearing teeth. Raised above an undulating gravel and reeded base with a blue painted backboard and roof. A paper trade label is applied in the top left corner. The Pike is housed in a bow-fronted case with wall hanging loops, original glazed panels and taping, the front interior glass bears a gilt border and inscription Pike 11 lbs.
Log: 179
Date: c1900
Height 37cm Width 94cm Depth 15cm