20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Pair of Red-Headed Gouldian Finches (Chloebia gouldiae), circa late 20th century, captive bred, a pair of full mount adult males, both perched upon a small branch, issuing from a homemade chipboard base, together with a full mount adult Stoat, with turning to the right with mouth agape in defensive pose, stood upon a cut log, mounted upon a polished mahogany base, three prepared tanned Dik Dik skins, a white Rabbit pelt, two Mink stoles, and an Emu egg, (qty)
Sold for £170
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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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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