20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Tropical Bird Diorama, circa 1900, a full mount Indian Rose-ringed Parakeet with wings displayed and tail fanned, a Bay-headed Tanager with wings outspread above, both mounted upon painted and moss covered small branches, set amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, above painted faux rock work below, enclosed beneath a period circular glass dome, with original circular ebonised base, raised on three bun feet, diameter 19cm, overall height 50cm
Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
Viewing
Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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