20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Indian Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), circa 1855, Central India, a large set of adult bull horns on cut frontlet, right horn 109cm (42¾"), left horn 108.5cm (42½"), widest span 115cm (45"), tip to tip 74cm (29"), mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque "65, Arnee 43½" X 12½" X 29", reference within game book entry - "No 65 Arnee", The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High's, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging".
Measured using Rowland Ward Method 10
Sold for £300
Estimated at £350 - £550
Left horn repaired.
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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