20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Large Cased Diorama of Birds Native to The Indian Subcontiment, circa early 20th century, a large cased diorama of various birds to include - Pompadour Green Pigeon, Cattle Egret, Red Whiskered Bulbul, Wood Swallow, Drongo, Flameback Woodpecker, Alexandrine Parakeet, Kalij Pheasant, Grey Peacock Pheasant, Green Magpie, all mounted upon branches and soil covered groundwork, amidst tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a large ebonised three-glass display case,96.5cm by 30.5cm by 73cm
Sold for £320
Estimated at £300 - £400
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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