A Decorative Early 20thC Mounted Natural History Specimen of a Starfish sub-Antiques The South African addition to

The South African addition to the design was three smaller flags centred in the white stripe

this icon is noted for the Virgin’s immediate contact with the viewer rather than her Son

there are one or two holes but the red and blue of the flag have remained surprisingly vibrant

mainly intended as decorations rather than for use

There is a rope and softwood toggle for pole attachment

A Decorative Early 20thC Mounted Natural History Specimen of a Starfish sub-Antiques The South African addition toOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1910 1920 Height: 18 inches Depth: 2. 5 inches Width: 8. 5 inches (all at maximum) Rod mounted on an ebonised circular plinth stand the dried starfish having five rays radiating from the central disc. In good order, there are no flaws to report other than light general wear commensurate with age mainly to the stand. There is some very light looseness to the rod. There are