20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Common Duiker & Oribi Game Trophies, dated 2003-2006, South Africa, medal class adult male Oribi horns on upper skull, mounted upon a shaped hard wood shield, with accompanying Safari Club International measurement form, bearing engraved brass plaque "Oribi, Zimbabwe, 26. 09. 03", medal class Common Duiker adult male horns on upper skull, mounted upon a shaped shield, with accompanying Safari Club International measurement form, Common Duiker adult male horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a shaped shield, bearing engraved brass plaque "Duiker, Weltervreden , S.A, 28. 04. 06", Common Duiker adult male horns on cut skull cap, mounted upon a shaped hard wood shield, bearing engraved brass plaque "Duiker, "Shit", 24. 10. 04, Zimbabwe", including laminated amusing anecdote relating to the hunt, (4)
Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120
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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