8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 68
 

68

Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris), by W.J.A. Hambling, 113 Friars Street, Reading, a full mount adult stood upon moss and grit covered ground work, amidst reeds and tall grasses, set against a plain white painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass display case, 45.5cm by 25cm by 78cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £200


 

. bird within showing signs of historical moth and insect damage, taped frame deteriorating, in need of restoration, left wing heavily eaten by insects/moth, 11/08/21

 


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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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