30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: African Cheetah Skin Rug (Acinonyx jubatus), circa 1900-1930, by Edward Gerrard & Sons, 61 College Place, Camden, adult skin rug with open mouthed head mount, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 213cm, across the forelimbs 130cm, backed onto typical dark hessian material with brown scalloped felt border, ex Edward Gerrard rental stock.
Sold for £550
Estimated at £450 - £650
all claws remain, some fur loss around head, both ear lobes have lost fur and suffered damage over the years, both lower fangs damaged, some paint loss to nose, good fur depth remains, good overall colour remains, 06/10/22
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Nov, 2022
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
This sale is now closed for Entries. To enquire about consigning for our next sale in early 2023 please contact Robbie Bright
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