A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques with an operational opening mouth

with an operational opening mouth triggered by a lower catch beneath cravat

whilst more recently

parasitica on its shells

' A sudden look of alarm came into its beautiful brown eyes

the leather has a beautiful patina and lustrous natural shine

A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques with an operational opening mouthOrigin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 10 Height: 10. 5 inches Length: 12 inches Width: 9 inches (all at maximum) Base Diameter: 6. 5 inches Rod mounted on a large ebonised circular plinth stand with iron shaped balancing rod, the large and complete armadillo shell having a curled tail, survives from the Edwardian period. In very fine order with light general wear commensurate with age to the stand, with some