317 A very rare Ruffe by J. Cooper & Sons

set amongst aquatic vegetation with a rectangular picture showcase, front pane gilt inscribed “Ruffe, Caught by W. Walton at Kirkham Abbey, Oct. 5^th 1930, Weight 2 ¾ozs.”, graduated green/blue painted backboard, see Williams B: Domesday Book of British fish Taxidermists, pg.116, 9 ¾” wide (see illustration) £2000-3000