20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: European Fallow Deer (Dama dama), dated 2008 & 2016, a well formed set of adult buck antlers on upper skull, 17 points (8+9), widest span 57.5cm, height 60cm, mounted upon a polished oak shield, with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, bearing engraved brass plaque "Knockfolt - Surrey, 80th Birthday, 15. 01. 2016, together with another larger set of Fallow deer antlers on cut upper skull, 18 points (8+10), widest span 62.5cm, height 80cm, with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, bearing engraved brass plaque "Henley on Thames, Stonor, 22. October 2008", (2)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150
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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