20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin Rug (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1920-1930, India, adult flat skin with limbs outstretched, mounted upon traditional black felt backing material with scalloped border, nose to tail 267cm, across the forelimbs 192cm, across the rear limbs 177cm
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
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Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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