This is a very handsome - perfectly preserved

Antique Taxidermy Turtle with a Brass insert.

This would probably date to the Victorian era.

The piece measures 7 3/4 inches from the tip of

it's nose to the curve of it's tail.

It is 4 3/4 inches wide at it's widest point.

The piece stands 3 5/8 inches to the top if it's head.

The shell is a beautiful combination of Brown's and

Amber's.

There are two small holes at either end of the Shell -

I think that there might have been a brass handle

at some time.  

The two glass eyes are intact.

The Tail appears to be fully intact.

The Legs appear to be in perfect condition - with no 

breaks - which is very unusual.  The Legs were preserved

by filling them with Plaster of Paris - and are very susceptible 

to cracking.  I have a few of these in my personal collection

and all of them have repaired legs.

The Brass insert has not been polished - there are a few

"Smudges" commensurate with age.

This is a very rare - very interesting piece.

Thank you for your interest and good luck if you decide to bid.

Please view my other listings as I have numerous

interesting vintage items up for auction.