2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated Dec 1928, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right, with mouth agape in aggressive pose, mounted upon a large typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, height 37cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, bearing ivorine plaque - " C.F.H, Dec 28 1928, Killed at Rydal",
Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 2nd Sep, 2022
Over 360 lots of Natural History and Taxidermy, including a superb recreation of a Dodo by Carl Church, a Giant Clam Shell from the early 20th Century, fine collectors cabinets and rare pieces such as a taxidermy Ocean Sun Fish and a Pair of Oilbirds by Rowland Ward.
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Thursday 1 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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