A cast model of a sharks jaw, second half 20th century, inset with teeth, mounted on an oval oak panel, with inscription plaque To VICTOR "JAWS" LOWNES With Love Hef and Barbi, the panel 54cm high, 82cm wide Note: The inscription on the plaque is probably a reference to an episode in the history of Playboy Enterprises with which Victor Lownes is well associated. In 1975 Lownes was briefly recalled to Chicago by Playboy's founder Hugh Hefner to "trim the fat" off the corporation, and given virtually unlimited powers to do so. On the job, Lownes was so dedicated to cutting expenses that he was known within the company as 'Attila' or 'Jaws'. There are a couple of large cracks to the wooden mount, otherwise in good overall condition.