A Very Rare c.1800 Crocodile Leather Gout Boot sub-Antiques The frog's reproductive and excretory

The frog's reproductive and excretory system is combined into one system called the urogenital system and the female specimen here shows the kidneys

the carved softwood whole beautifully fluted with black japanned chinoiserie gilt detailing to the base depicting typical oriental figures

Of these otherwise beautiful animals

Base Diameter: 20 inches

Studying the shape of these pieces further it is also very plausible they were the main supports under a small overhead balcony

A Very Rare c.1800 Crocodile Leather Gout Boot sub-Antiques The frog's reproductive and excretoryOrigin: English Period: George III Regency Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1790 1820 Length: 20. 5 inches Height: 10. 5 inches Width: 5. 75 inches (all at maximum) The large crocodile leather gout boot with sewn edge and lace eyes and having a pine sole survives from the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The condition of the boot is thoroughly charming with the leather showing signs of obvious wear commensurate with use and age. There are some