26th Apr, 2014 10:00 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Tiger (Panthera tigris), juvenile, 1942, rug with head mount, open jaw, with original red felt...
Purchased by the vendor's great uncle in Mysore 1942
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
5cm tear behind neck. Colour of fur generally very good. All but one (and vestiges of several others) whiskers missing. Jaw good. Front right paw with three claws, front left with three claws (rear pad slightly tearing), rear right paw with three claws, right left paw with two claws. Tail restitched, further tear (not repaired) midway. 180314
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 26th Apr, 2014
Natural History & Taxidermy
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