Taxidermy -a Rare Irish Domestic Cat Skin Coaching Rug by Wi...

Hammer

£520

Taxidermy -a Rare Irish Domestic Cat Skin Coaching Rug by Williams of Dublin, circa 1920. An extremely rare and unusual coaching rug made from 21 domestic cat skins, mounted on purple felt with scalloped border, the taxidermy firm Williams & Sons of Dublin were active between 1850-1941 and worked from premises at 2 Dame Street, although this rug is sadly lacking it’s label, the construction and style is identical to rugs of this nature produced by the firm. Provenance - from a Manor House on the west coast of Ireland. 162cm x 132.5cm