15th Jan, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

 
  Lot 2047
 

2047

Taxidermy: Sambar & Chital, circa 1875, India, adult Sambar antler on upper skull, widest span...

Taxidermy: Sambar & Chital, circa 1875, India, adult Sambar antler on upper skull, widest span 57cm, mounted upon a typical oak double shield, together with a Chital Deer neck mount looking straight ahead, with reduced antlers, from the wall 43cm, mounted upon a typical oak double shield, bearing copper shield - ''Cheetul, Sewaliks, R.J.H.P, Feb 21st 1875'', (af) (2).

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. Chital has cut antlers, Sambar nasal bone missing, 11/11/20

 


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

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