Lot 97 , Attributed to John and Dhuie Tully of Fochabers: A painted half block model of an Atlantic Salmon, dated 1916

Attributed to John and Dhuie Tully of Fochabers: A painted half block model of an Atlantic Salmon, dated 1916, the oak backboard inscribed "34 LBS KILLED BY W. I. ROWELL IN THE TWIG YARD STREAM, MOCOLLOP, BLACKWATER RIVER, CO. WATERFORD, MAY 14, 1916 / LENGTH 44.5 INCHES, GIRTH 24.5 - - -", total length 132.5cm, 43.5cm high

Provenance: Commissioned by W. I. Rowell, c.1916 and thence by family descent.

To be sold together with an original framed photograph of Mr Rowell and the successful catch.
£3,000-5,000