19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount juvenile in standing pose with head turning very slightly to the left, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome, supported upon an associated gilded base, raised on four turned pedestal feet, 33cm by 23.5cm by 51.5cm overall
Sold for £800
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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