15th Jan, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

 
  Lot 2103
 

2103

Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), circa June 11th 1897, Sabei River, Africa

Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), circa June 11th 1897, Sabei River, Africa, large adult bull neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 118.5cm, left horn 117cm, tip to tip 72cm, from the wall 97cm, height 157cm, mounted upon a polished oak double shield, bearing copper shield - ''Koodoo, Sabei River, H.L.H.P, June 11th 1897'', (af)

Sold for £250
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. large splits to right side of face above and below right eye socket, stitched seam to back of head open, skin shrinkage around base of horns, in need of signiificant restoration, skull within, 10/11/20

 


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

The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

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