8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of North American Birds, circa early 20th century, an interesting diorama of thirteen various birds native to North America, including Blue Jays, Waxwings, Common Nighthawk, Buff Collared Nightjar, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, two Cowbirds, Yellow-shafted Flicker, Scarlet tanagers, etc, all mounted upon lichen-encrusted branches, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass table display case, 81cm by 20.5cm by 67.5cm
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
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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