A Decorative Early 20thC Mounted Natural History Specimen of a Starfish sub-Antiques There is a rope and

There is a rope and softwood toggle for pole attachment

as we see in this William IV era work

Whatever the original function

They would be sealed in various ways

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

A Decorative Early 20thC Mounted Natural History Specimen of a Starfish sub-Antiques There is a rope andOrigin: 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