20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Tibetan Argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni), circa late 19th century, India, a set of large adult ram horns on cut upper skull, right horn 93cm (36½"), left horn 93cm (36½"), tip to tip 44cm, widest span 53cm, mounted upon a rustic pedestal shield, painted number 22 to shield, reference within game book entry - " is the head of an Ovis ammon it was I think shot by Robbie Gordon of the 93rd, who long afterwards died of fever at Suakine (in 1885 I think), right horn 37", left 38" long - girth of each 16"".
With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610811/01
Sold for £400
Estimated at £350 - £450
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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