19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Two Headed Magpie Thief (Pica pica), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a superb composed two headed adult Magpie, perched within a metal bird cage, a jewelled earring hanging from the beak, beaded necklaces and jewelled bracelets around the feet, the base of the cage strewn with jewellery spilling from an open box, the upper cage section supported upon four swan neck metal legs with cross frame stretcher, 58cm by 43cm by 176cm overall
Sold for £420
Estimated at £500 - £600
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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