Hi Simon,
Lovely image and so much to see besides ic1396. I notice Sh2-129, B152, B169-71 besides many more.I expect that in the image you have these can all be seen more clearly, It's great that you are back busy editing again, a good sign I hope.
I thought that Ced207 must have been Mr A's (Astronomy) choice.
Seemed the ideal kind of bizarre object for him to choose.
Regarding the possibility that there may be dozens or even hundreds of images of this by others, I haven't seen any, but it could be part of something with a more common name.
Hope you enjoy this long weekend.
Ray