20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Rare Snow Leopard Skin Rug / Carriage Blanket (Panthera uncia), circa 1920-1930, by Edward Gerrard & Sons, Naturalist's & Furriers, 61 College Place, London, NW, an adult flat skin with limbs outstretched, mounted upon an Asian Black Bear hide beneath, attached to period brown felt backing material with scalloped edge, overall length 220cm by width 133cm, artists silk label attached to verso, most likely a one off commission for a private vendor.
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
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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