20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Group of Countryside Game Birds, by Philip Leggett Taxidermy, Bolton, Lancashire, a full mount adult Common Snipe with wings slightly open, stood upon pebble covered groundwork, a full mount adult Woodcock stood upon soil and dry grass covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of short grasses, a full mount adult Grey Partridge upon a soil covered shaped base, (af), together with a full mount White Polecat, in recumbent position upon a grit covered shaped base, (4)
Sold for £200
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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