8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
306
Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African game trophies to include - South African Springbok horns on upper skull, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Common Warthog upper skull, Black Wildebeest adult male horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull, Plains Zebra complete skull (jaw bone damaged) (8)
Sold for £550
Estimated at £350 - £450
. Zebra Skull -upper section of left side jaw bone missing, Warthog skull - incorrect tusk fitted (two right side tusks present). 02/08/21
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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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