8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of European Turtle Doves (Streptopelia turtur), by T.E. Gunn, Taxidermist, 86 St Giles Street, Norwich, a pair of adult full mounts, both perched upon a centrally positioned lichen-encrusted branch, above soil covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case 37cm by 16.5cm by 35cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower right
Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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