30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Edible Dormouse (Glis glis), dated 2004, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult perched upon a small branch with tail curled beneath, amidst a natural setting of branches and leaves, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging picture frame style five-glass display case, 32.5cm by 10.5cm by 40.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Sold for £200
Estimated at £300 - £400
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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