19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa 21st century, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled and grit covered river bed, mounted against a dark green painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised bow-fronted wrap around glass display case, 49cm by 12cm by 31.5cm, bearing ebonised legend to interior lower right - "Perch, Caught by M.L.S, Bluebell Lake, 1lb 3ozs".
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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