A Striking Mid 20thC Mounted Mature Taxidermy Peacock sub-Curios Best looked for June

Best looked for June

In their pomp they were notable for 'the array of colour-boxes

but the piece has not been over cleaned

England were the largest and simply one of the world’s most prestigious makers of fine walking sticks and canes

The date and origin are difficult to assume

A Striking Mid 20thC Mounted Mature Taxidermy Peacock sub-Curios Best looked for JuneOrigin: Unknown Period: Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 60 Height: 37 inches Length: 60 inches Depth: 15 inches Presenting Sidney the mature English peacock, preserved and mounted on a large rustic naturalistic setting log base mount. The most famous hobo in Norfolk throughout the 1950s, Sid had been homeless for almost fifteen years until he saw his life turn upsidedown in a matter of days after his self proclaimed golden