8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
180
Taxidermy: A Table Cased Blue-Capped Puff-Legged Hummingbird (Eriocnemis glaucopoides), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head raised and wings outstretched, perched upon a small branch, amidst a natural setting of wispy grasses, set above green painted groundwork, re-cased within a modern five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 14.5cm by 10cm by 21.5cm
Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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