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Taxidermy Black Grouse

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Log #6239

Latin: Tetrao Tetrix

Description: Classic Spicer case of Black Grouse. Two cock birds in naturalistic setting with painted backdrop. Signed on a pebbled internally with a large trade label verso.

Peter Spicer is regarded by most collectors as the greatest British taxidermist, his work in our opinion has never been bettered. He ran a large taxidermy company in Leamington Spa during the late 19th century and early 20th century before it passed on to his sons.