20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Skulls/Anatomy: South African Porcupine & Hyrax Skulls, dated 2013, South Africa, adult South African Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis), complete skull on rectangular shield, length 16cm, height 10.5cm excluding shield, with attached quills, bearing brass engraved plaque " Porcupine, South Africa - Graaf Reinet, 19. 05. 2013", adult Hyrax complete skull on rectangular shield, length 8cm, height 6cm excluding shield, bearing brass engraved plaque "South Africa Graaf Reinet, Hyrax - Dassie, 17. 05. 2013", (2)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100
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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