30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 357
 

357

Taxidermy: A Very Rare Albino Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult sat atop a small cut tree stump in upright position, above moss and soil groundwork, mounted upon a oak rectangular base, overall height 31cm. While grey squirrels with a genetic trait known as leucism, which turns their fur a milky-white colour, are very rare, pure albinos are seen even less frequently, with an incidence of one in a million animals, what points to this grey squirrel being pure albino is its distinctive red eyes, a leucistic squirrel would have dark brown eyes

Sold for £280
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

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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