19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Barn Swallow in Flight (Hirundo rustica), attributed to E.F. Spicer, Taxidermy, Birmingham, a full mount adult in flying pose with wings outstretched, swooping above painted faux rockwork below, enclosed within a mahogany framed four-glass table display case, 25.5cm by 16cm by 28.5cm
Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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