19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult in standing position, overall length 17cm, height 11cm, most likely a preserved family pet.
Sold for £250
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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