17th May, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Taxidermy & Natural History

 
  Lot 2
 

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A Cased Collection of Various Birds, circa early 20th century, to include Kingfisher, Pied Wagtail

A Cased Collection of Various Birds, circa early 20th century, to include Kingfisher, Pied Wagtail, Sparrow. Yellowhammer, White Throated Kingfisher, Greenfinch, Yellow Headed Blackbird, Hooded Oriole, Lilac Breasted Roller, all mounted in a naturalistic setting of lichen and moss covered branches, against a painted river and mill themed backboard, enclosed within a single-glass painted pine case, 69cm by 24.5cm by 41cm

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

Condition report for LOT 56 Probably made up from other cased birds and loose mounted birds Birds are in fair-good condition Yellowhammer is missing one eye Case has been repainted several times Putty dry and cracked/chipped in some areas

 


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Auction: Taxidermy & Natural History, 17th May, 2017

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