20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Pair of Reproduction Huia Bird Skeletons (†Heteralocha acutirostris), modern, a pair of composed full mount adult Huia bird skeletons, male and female, the male in upright position with head turning to the left, the female in slightly crouched position facing the male, stood upon an ebonised interior floor, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 46.5cm by 20.5cm by 34.5cm, the skulls used within this display are cast from actual Huia bird skulls.
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
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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