Large 19th Century Shield mounted Taxidermy Caribou/Reindeer
Total height from base of shield mount to tip of highest antler is 4’ 6” (approx)
The max width of the antlers is 80cms (approx)
In very good condition, has slight hair loss to one side.
*Attributed to Edward Gerrard, London.
Gerrard was employed by the British Museum (Natural History) as the resident Taxidermiast from 1841 to c1890, During this period he mounted many specimens for Charles Darwin.