15th Jan, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

 
  Lot 2010
 

2010

Taxidermy: A Pair of Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), circa September 29th 1877, North West...

Taxidermy: A Pair of Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), circa September 29th 1877, North West Territory, North America, adult male head mount looking straight ahead, 4 points (2+2), widest span 31cm, from the wall 42cm, mounted upon a typical oak double shield, bearing copper shield - ''Mule Deer, N.W. Territory, N. America, A.H.P, Sept 29th 1877'', together with another adult male head mount looking straight ahead, 4 points (2+2), widest span 23cm, from the wall 40cm, mounted upon a typical oak double shield, bearing copper shield - ''Mule Deer, N.W. Territory, N. America, A.H.P, Sept 29th 1877'', (af), (2).

Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £150


 

. one example needs deep cleaning, the other in poor condition, splits to top of nose, loose on shield, left eye missing 23/11/20

 


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Auction: The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall, 15th Jan, 2021

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