30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Cased Victorian Diorama of Dunlins (Calidris alpina), circa 1900, a group of eight adult Dunlins, all mounted in feeding pose, upon faux rockwork, above two small simulated pools of water, set against a plain papered backdrop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 77.5cm by 24.5cm by 46.5cm (a/f)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180
.. all specimens within are in faded condition, five examples with noticeable damage to the neck areas, outer case showing signs of age, various scratches and damage evident, 04/08/21
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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.
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