8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A European Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), circa late 20th century, full mount adult cock bird, perched upon a wall mounted tree branch with tail fanned and head raised in calling pose, from the wall 70cm., height 89cm
Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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