£1,100
Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - After Sir Alfred Pugsley - two original sections of the iconic 1956 Bristol Zoo Gardens gorilla enclosure grille. The grille was designed to be far removed from the traditional bars that adorned most other enclosures in zoos around the world, and its unique curved design allowed for more space inside the enclosure. Surrounding the enclosure were several 'flat' versions of the grille, in the same style. When the Gorilla house closed c1983 sections of the grille were repurposed around the Gardens, notably the Herbaceous Border, as attractive fencing and dividers. These two curved panels adorned a small bridge opposite the Herbaceous Border. Removed for the auction. These two railing sections measure 111cm high at the mid-point and 311cm long, each (x2). Removed since photography (July 2024).
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