20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Large Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1966, a large skin specimen, preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted graduated green backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with gilt border, 108.5cm by 15.5cm by 42cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass "Caught by S.R. Allen at Charlton Gravel Pit, November 12th 1966".
Sold for £400
Estimated at £280 - £380
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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