2nd Mar, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST

Taxidermy & Natural History

 
Lot 55
 

55

Taxidermy: Kashmir Stag or Hangul (Cervus elaphus hanglu), Bara Singh, Liddar Valley, Kashmir, 15th

Taxidermy: Kashmir Stag or Hangul (Cervus elaphus hanglu), Bara Singh, Liddar Valley, Kashmir, 15th Sept 1925, shot by Air Vice-Marshal A T Capel, ten points (5+5), right antler 95cm, left antler 94cm, coronet circumference 19cm, tip to tip 62.5cm, widest span 106cm, on wooden shield (some woodworm) with ivorine plaque with inscription (as above)

Ex John Willett collection, auction date 20/11/2008 Tennants

Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £350


 

one point broken half way up but repaired, ears damaged and open seems, some deterioration to filler around the nose and around the eyes , 18/01/18 Rob

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