Lot 298 , A tiger skin rug, complete with head and claws

A tiger skin rug, complete with head and claws
Estimate £200-300

The Tiger rug is 1930's as shown by the Van Ingen and Van Ingen of Mysore Paper Label to the tail end on linen lining. There is also Stamp 21090.
The condition of fur slight fading and bald patches to edges. There are 2 patch repairs along spine.
Both front paws have 5 claws. Left hind paw has 4 claws, right hand paw has 3 claws. By the ears there is residue of a resinous substance and the fur is matted slightly on both ears.
The whiskers are missing and fur is missing from the end of nose and chin.
The lining has some staining.

The rug conforms with CITES Regulations approx

Total length from chin to end of tail feet 263cms.
From front paw to front paw total width approx 200cms.
Back paw total width (paw to paw) 185cms.


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Sold for £2,400