A fine quality pickled Octopus mounted by Edward Gerrard & sons.
 

A fine quality pickled Octopus mounted by Edward Gerrard & sons.

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Latin: Eledone moschata

Size: approx. 22cm x 15.5cm x 10cm

Description: A fine specimen of an octopus, prepared for scientific purposes by the renowned firm of osteologists and taxidermists Edward Gerrard. This firm operated in Camden Town, London and were in a perfect position to have access to creatures that had died in the London Zoo.