30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality full mount adult European Kingfisher perched upon a small frozen tree stump, set amidst a winter scene of frosted ferns and grasses, set against a watercolour painted woodland stream back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 20.5cm by 8cm by 30cm, signed to interior lower left.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £250 - £350
An antique bird specimen later re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, 23/09/22
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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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