2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 17
 

17

Taxidermy: A Pair of Indian Cobras & Mongoose, circa mid-late 20th century, a fight for survival between two Indian Cobras entwined around a struggling adult mongoose, overall height 58cm

Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

One cobra has had an historical repair to the body probably during construction, both structurally sound, one hole on the body of one Cobra 1.5cm by 1cm, no visible fangs.

Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 2nd Sep, 2022

Over 360 lots of Natural History and Taxidermy, including a superb recreation of a Dodo by Carl Church, a Giant Clam Shell from the early 20th Century, fine collectors cabinets and rare pieces such as a taxidermy Ocean Sun Fish and a Pair of Oilbirds by Rowland Ward.

 

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