30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 278
 

278

Taxidermy: A Large Loggerhead Sea Turtle Head Mount (Caretta caretta), circa early 20th century, attributed to Rowland Ward Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, a superb large adult Loggerhead turtle head mount looking straight ahead, glass eyes, from the wall 29cm, height 46cm overall, head size 27cm 18cm by 19cm, mounted upon a modern shaped oak shield, bearing later brass plaque - "The Colonel", previously the property of a publican who displayed the Turtle within a number of their public houses, including "The Bramshill Hunt" Arborfield, Berkshire, "The Dun Cow", Dunston, Gateshead, "The Fusilier", Forest Hall, Newcastle.

Sold for £950
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

Structural interior restoration carried out by the Hancock Museum, Newcastle, in the late 1980's, substitute shield included if required. 14/09/22

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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