20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 85
 

85

Skulls/Anatomy: South African Porcupine & Hyrax Skulls, dated 2013, South Africa, adult South African Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis), complete skull on rectangular shield, length 16cm, height 10.5cm excluding shield, with attached quills, bearing brass engraved plaque " Porcupine, South Africa - Graaf Reinet, 19. 05. 2013", adult Hyrax complete skull on rectangular shield, length 8cm, height 6cm excluding shield, bearing brass engraved plaque "South Africa Graaf Reinet, Hyrax - Dassie, 17. 05. 2013", (2)

Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100


 

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

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