9th Sep, 2011 10:00 GMT/BST

Sporting, Fishing, Taxidermy & Natural History

 
Lot 272
 

272

Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), late 18th/early 19th century, carapace, the interior with...

Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), late 18th/early 19th century, carapace, the interior with original paint, 70cm long See illustration

With Habitats Sch 2/WCA Sch 5 (CL07)

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

General/natural cracks. 9cm x 4cm chunk out of left edge towards centre. Some old staining and general cracking, but rich patina. 010811

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Auction: Sporting, Fishing, Taxidermy & Natural History, 9th Sep, 2011

Sporting, Fishing, Taxidermy & Natural History

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