Rare Beswick Merino Ram Excellent condition No chips, cracks or restoration a beautiful example model number 1917 modelled 1963 issued in 1964- 1967, very rare model, book price £2,500.
In grey colourway with white face
4 1/4" high
Designed by Arthur gredington.
All genuine and honest.
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The Merino is one of the most historically relevant and economically influential breeds of of sheep, much prized for its its wool. The breed was originated and improved in Extremadura, in southwestern spain, around the 12th century; it was instrumental in the economic development of 15th and 16th century Spain, which held a monopoly on its trade, and since the end of the 18th century it was further refined in New Zealand and Australia, giving rise to the modern Merino.
Today, Merinos are still regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep. poll merinos have no horns (or very small stubs, known as scurs), and horned Merino rams have long, spiral horns which grow close to the head.