8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Collectibles: Red Fox and Hare Paper Weights and Button Pull, circa late 19th Century, a white metal and brass mounted Red fox paw paper clip, by Thornhill & Co, Bond Street, London, of scalloped form, the foot with sprung collar and ball mount, engraved "The Boddington Gallop, Hercules, 02nd March 1889", (a/f), a pair of Silver mounted Red fox paws, both adjoined with a silver mount and ball, with supporting pedestal attached to an oval oak base, with engraved plaque "Feb 20th , Bridford Village, Killed in the open after 55 minutes, from Laployd Gorse", (a/f), a Hare foot mounted button pull, with silver collar, engraved "Harriers, 15/01/07", (a/f) (3)
Sold for £320
Estimated at £70 - £100
hare foot mounted button pull has suffered moth / insect damage to the hair, Thornhill Mounted Red fox paw has suffered moth / insect damage to the hair on the foot overall, pair of mounted Red fox paws - silver mounted ball dented. 04/10/21
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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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