A small gilt edged bow front display case with interior data label reading ''Golden Carp. Taken Dec 12 1901. TW. Weight 9 Ozs” by J Cooper & Sons the famous fish taxidermists at the height of their fame.Note: for a similar fish and its rarity see “The Domesday book of English Fish Taxidermists” by Barry Williams. Page 87: In 1927 Fred Cooper mounted a Golden Roach, only the second handled by the firm, the first set up in 1911. Fred Cooper kept a collection of casts from any unusual fish he prepared and it is documented that a cast of this Golden Roach was made for his own collection.The fish we are selling is a Golden Carp and pre dates these two. Size 35cm x 21cm.John Cooper II was born the son of a taxidermist on 21st January 1840 and died 76 years later, still working as a taxidermist up until the day before he passed away. -------------------Please also check spam for our email replies.-------------------Shop Opening Hours: Thursday – Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pmOut of hours appointments can be arranged just give us a call.-------------------Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kendallhouseantiques/-------------------We offer a professional and prompt delivery service within the UK using our own van and driver.Please contact us for delivery options, plus any shipping enquires.-------------------Height is 21cm (8.3inches)
Width is 35cm (13.8inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)