8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Rare and Unusual European Otter Rudder Vesta (Lutra lutra), dated 1915, by E. Allen & Co, Bird, Fish, & Animal Preserver, No. 6 Feasegate, York, a large adult Otter rudder, with attached white metal collar as a vesta, engraved "Rigmaden, Aug. 3. 1915", mounted upon a shaped oak shield, rudder length 40cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, also with attached black and white postcard depicting an Otter hunt posse with hounds
Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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