20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Swifts (Apus apus), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, one perched upon a small branch, the other in flying pose above, both set above painted faux rock work below, mounted against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 44cm by 15cm by 30.5cm
Sold for £120
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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