30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult European Kingfisher in flight with wings outstretched, above a simulated glass pool of water, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, set against a watercolour painted river scene back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 26cm by 17cm by 37cm, watercolour back drop re-painted and case restored by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham.
Sold for £380
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Nov, 2022
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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