2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 163
 

163

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), attributed to W. Lowne, Naturalist, Fullers Hill Aviaries, Great Yarmouth, a full mount adult in breeding plumage, sat upon soil covered groundwork, amidst reeds and grass, enclosed beneath a large period circular glass dome, mounted upon the original ebonised base, raised on three bun feet, diameter 24cm, overall height 45cm, together with a Little Grebe full mount with head raised and neck bent backwards, mounted upon a green painted base, overall height 16.5cm, (2).

Sold for £320
Estimated at £150 - £200


 

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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