An antique sawfish rostrum, circa 1900
An antique sawfish rostrum, circa 1900
Stunning sawfish rostrum or bill in fantastic condition, circa 1900, on a custom made stand. To be sold with an Article 10 Cites certificate no. 606498/01.
Sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw. They are among the largest fish with some species reaching lengths of over 7 metres. They are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions in coastal marine and brackish estuarine waters, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes.
Condition: good, some teeth a little damaged but hard to tell if that happened in nature or over the years
Dimensions: Height: 119cm, Width: 18.5cm, Depth: 4cm
With base: Height: 130cm, Width: 30cm, Depth: 20cm
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