8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Pair of Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata), modern, a pair of high quality full mount adult drakes, one preening his feathers with head turned back, the other stood behind, both mounted upon painted faux ground work, set upon a shaped mahogany base, overall height 31cm
Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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