19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Tusks: A Group of Common Hippopotamus Tusks (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa early-mid 20th century, a pair of large adult upper tusks of curved form, each 52.5cm and 54.5cm measured along outer curve, another similar pair, each 47.5cm and 47cm, a single curved tusk 52cm, including three single lower jaw tusks, each 37cm, 34cm, and 26cm, (8).
Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £400
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
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.
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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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