8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Nubian Ibex (Capra nubiana), dated 1917, by Rowland Ward Ltd, "The Jungle" 167 Piccadilly, London, juvenile neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 76cm, left horn 76cm, tip to tip 27.5cm, from the wall 38.5cm, height 72cm, mounted upon a typical trade mark ebonised shield, bearing RW gouge, full paper trade label, and care label to verso of shield
Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350
. evidence of historical moth damge, left side of neck has lost significant hair, left corner of the eye has a small split, both ear tips damaged, in need of restoration, 10/08/21
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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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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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