Lot 215: A Vintage Mounted Taxidermy Red Squirrel
A vintage taxidermy specimen of a red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). The animal is mounted in a forward-leaning, active pose on a gnarled natural wood base. The specimen features reddish-brown fur with a cream-coloured underside and dark glass eyes. The mount demonstrates a distinctive anatomical distortion, including an elongated neck and flattened skull profile. An orange paper lot label marked with the number 215 is pinned to the front of the wooden base.
Condition report:
Poor condition. The specimen exhibits significant fur loss, thinning, and matting across the body and tail. There is notable structural distortion to the original anatomical form. The mount shows signs of age-related wear and potential historic pest damage.
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