8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Fine Late Victorian Cased Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), by W.M. Thompson, Taxidermy, 61 Faulkner Street, Bishops Field, Chester, a high-quality adult cock bird stood upon painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, above soil and lichen-encrusted groundwork, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case with gilded border, 63.5cm by 27cm by 58cm, taxidermist's full small paper trade label to verso
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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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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