19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Natural History: A Sawfish Rostrum (Pristidae spp), circa late 19th century, 46 teeth, 67.5cm long, widest span of the head 16cm, with fitted glass eyes, Sawfish, also known as Carpenter Sharks, are a family of Rays characterised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw
With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 625058/01
Sold for £650
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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