30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), circa 1880-1900, by E. Allen & Co, Bird Fish & Animal Preserver, 20 Stonegate, No 6 Feasegate, York, a high quality full mount adult sat upon a small cut branch, an open pine cone within the front paws, set amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, above soil covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 35.5cm by 17cm by 45cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso to left.
Sold for £90
Estimated at £120 - £180
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.
This sale is now closed for Entries. To enquire about consigning for our next sale in early 2023 please contact Robbie Bright
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