322 A scarce Eel mounted by Len Griggs for J. Cooper & Sons

set amongst aquatic vegetation within a gilt lined and bow fronted case, gilt inscribed “Eel, 3lbs ¾ozs, Caught by T. Smith, 1^st August 1953, Ross-on-Wye”, grey/green graduated painted backboard, see Williams B: Domesday Book of British Fish Taxidermists, pg.142 (head study), 39 ¼” wide (see illustration) £800-1200