A Contemporary Taxidermy Squirrel Mounted on an Edwardian Period Bowling Bowl sub-Curios In an act of chivalry

In an act of chivalry Edward placed the garter around his own leg

the four ruled border pleasingly alternating with floral motifs

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This piece shows some influence after a design by Pugin who designed similar tables to this for the houses of Parliament

The fine peacock wood cane terminating in a hallmarked silver handle fashioned as armadillo armour

A Contemporary Taxidermy Squirrel Mounted on an Edwardian Period Bowling Bowl sub-Curios In an act of chivalryOrigin: English Period: 21st Century & Edwardian Provenance: Unknown Date: The Mount c. 2014, the Bowling Ball c. 1900 Height: 21. 5 inches (the whole, at maximum) The well preserved and mounted adult grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) specimen with adjustable tail, perfectly balanced on an Edwardian period turned lignum vitae bowling ball with ivorine inset. Common Squirrel I'm needing to write In praise of the Common squirrel. If there is anything