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Lot 1215
Two Antique Taxidermy Hoofs with Metal Mounts
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th-early 20th century, the first of a horse hoof with white metal rim and equestrian themed silver metal mount to obverse (2 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 4 in.); the second of a stag hoof with brass cap trophy engraving "D & S.S.M. / Found Crowcombe Park Gate / Killed Laymans Pond, / Run 1 1/2 Hours / Presented to / Miss Chapman / By The Master, R. A. Sanders Esq. / 2nd April 1900." (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 in.).

Private Collection, Aiken, South Carolina

Some scratches and verdigris to metal; stand to base of stag missing one screw.