A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques Lime Hawk Moth

Lime Hawk Moth

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A Fine Early 20thC Natural History Taxidermy Specimen of an Armadillo Shell on Stand sub-Antiques Lime Hawk MothOrigin: 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