All original Van Ingen & van Ingen tiger head & shoulder mount on ebonised shield in the docile pose. Never restored, still bearing strong colouration and in fine condition. Antique taxidermy like this is hard to find in this day and age.
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This item is available in the UK.
Pre-1946 CITES compliant.
Not available to USA or India.
REF: TIGHM-01
Van Ingen & Van Ingen taxidermy leopard rug with head mount and claws in the snarling pose. Deep colour and mint condition.
Antique tiger skin rug by van Ingen & van Ingen. Serial number correlating to the date of submission to factory 24.03.1937
Rare example with hand painted glass eyes, original teeth and claws with only one missing.
Fine example of an original van Ingen & van Ingen leopard head in docile pose on ebonised shield shot by K.A. Stanley Esq. after attacks on Namring Tea Estate employees. Deep colour of winter coat fur, turned slightly to the right.
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Large man eater trophy taxidermy tiger in snarling pose by van Ingen. Original shield. Original teeth with whiskers still present. Condition fair to good, consistent with age. With provenance.
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