20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Various Birds, circa early 20th century, to include - Magpie, Cedar Waxwing, European Kingfisher, Lapwing, Nuttalls Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American Robin, Red-naped Sapsucker, all mounted upon painted faux rocks and branches, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted interior, enclosed within an angled single-glass display case, 56.5cm by 23cm by 56.5cm
Sold for £280
Estimated at £180 - £280
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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