8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A European Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult male perched upon a small branch, amidst faux fern leaves and fauna, set above soil and rock covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a modern glass dome upon an oval ebonised base, raised on four bun feet, 19cm by 11.5cm by 32cm overall
Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120
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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