Is it a Sealion? Is it a Beaver? Is it a Seal, or is it an Otter (River or Sea variaties) ?
It has characteristics of all the above, but not at the same time, however, either its made by someone who hasnt seen any of them, or could it be a Chimera, a mythical sea creature that could change form, which is what ive plumped for, Possibly French, possibly walnut and 19th century. Nice gentle patination and fine condition.
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