8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Long-tailed Skua (Stercorarius longicaudus), circa 1853-1939, by George Swaysland, Brighton, a full mount adult stood upon a painted cork base, set against a painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 52.5cm by 18.5cm by 35.5cm, faint taxidermist's trade stamp to verso
Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200
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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