Reasons to love it: Handcrafted heirloom | Makes a novel footstool
A favourite for many years with our customers at OSPREY HOME, we’re delighted to introduce The Standard Leather Rhinoceros online. Handcrafted in Lincolnshire, this sturdy African native has powerful shoulders, alert ears and signature horn, making it a novel feature for any room and a handy footstool too.
First made in 1927 and often handed down as treasured heirlooms, these characterful animals are a tribute to the craftsmanship of the makers. Love this look? Smaller, decorative size also available.
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Specifications
• The wonderful leather animals that you may have seen in our OSPREY HOME store in St Albans have historically been made locally in Hitchin, but today that company continues to handcraft these wonderful creatures from its base in Lincolnshire. • This Standard Leather Rhino is intended as a floor piece and can be used as a footstool. • Inside sits a metal and wooden frame which is used to create the structure, around which the stitched leather sits. The animal is then stuffed with pine wood shavings. • The aniline leather used has a natural characterful finish. This is prized for the way that it ages according to the life you give it, developing a unique patina over time. • As a natural material, each piece of leather is unique, so please be aware that no two animals are exactly the same and sizes are approximate. • Has a metal stud under each leg – avoid dragging across surfaces. • Always follow our leather care recommendations.
