20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched atop a painted stump, issuing from soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 34.5cm by 14.5cm by 43cm
Sold for £170
Estimated at £120 - £180
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
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Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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