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A framed section of snakeskin with the hand written label, 'Skin of the Snake that killed Capt Anderson on his 1856 South American Expedition.'


I love a bit of research and despite trawling through archives including the Smithsonian's lists of expeditions, UK and US death records and numerous addresses given to the Royal Geographical Society (which are a fascinating read, full of tales of poison darts and inhospitable locals with spears), I've not yet unearthed the unlucky Captain.


The section of snakeskin is housed in a glazed wooden frame with simple mouldings,


Height 45cm


Width 65cm


Whether the label is accurate or not, I've enjoyed trying to find Captain Anderson...


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  • Period:
    • Price: £320.00
    • €384 Euro
    • $417 US Dollar
  • Location: Cumbria
    • Dimensions: H: 45cm (17.72in)
    • W: 65cm (25.59in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)