JAPANESE  IVORY  EAGLE

Written from first hand research and illustrated by George W. Randall, 

co-founder in July 1996 and former 

Vice Chairman Kinloch Castle Friends' Association.

 Life-size  ivory carving  of  Steller’s  Sea  Eagle  (Haliaeetus pelagicus)

A simple paste montage of the ivory eagle on its base.

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The written record shows the eagle was

 personally acquired at auction by George Bullough 

in 1895 at the conclusion of the 4th 

Annual Industrial Exhibition, Okazaki Park, Kyoto, Japan, 

(1 April - 31 July 1895), 

during his World Grand Tour. 

Photographed in 2012.  
Woodworm infestation is now rampant. It was never treated.

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Kinloch Castle is suffering from water ingress and severe mold.

Lack of timely maintenance has resulted in much
internal damage as in this bedroom in the Manager's Quarters.

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This level of water damage does not occur overnight, 

it is the direct result of neglect and indifference 

over many, many years!

Courtyard wall of Ballroom and Butler's Pantry (left) exhibit degree of damp 

exacerbated by blocked and overflowing gutters and down pipes.

It was against this wall in the ballroom the Cavalry Battle Scene (below)

was photographed in 2012. 

see relevant Blog posted May 2014:

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https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3149945780622106744/187133470909391069

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The view from the Tower highlights the poor roof design.

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UPDATED 21 FEBRUARY 2023