5th Aug, 2026 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Natural History: A Large Giant South American River Turtle Blonde Shell (Podocnemis expansa), circa early 20th century, "Blonde Shell", also known as the Tataruga Turtle, blonde shell with scutes removed, width 52cm by 70.5cm length
CITES Annex B, Appendix II
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£1,000 - £1,500
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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 5th Aug, 2026
The sale comprises a one owner collection of World Game Trophies collected from Asia, North America, Africa, and Europe, the auction also includes various modern and antique taxidermy, prepared by some of the most notable exponents of the craft, Rowland Ward, Peter Spicer, Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Edward Gerrard, John Cooper, A.J. Armitstead, Colin Dunton, Gary Tatterton, Robert Duncan, to name but a few……
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