20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased White-Throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) circa 1844-1917, by James Gardner, Bird & Animal Preserver, 52 High Holburn, W.C, and 29, late 426 Oxford Street, a full mount adult in swooping position with wings outspread, amidst a natural setting of reeds, tall grasses and fauna, above a simulated pool of water and painted faux rocks, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical three-glass table display case 30cm by 13.5cm by 31cm, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
The company of James Gardner was known as a purveyor of very high quality diorama cases and held Royal Warrants for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, The Royal Families of England & France and His Highness The Khedive of Egypt, thus establishing their name in the annals of taxidermy history.
Sold for £300
Estimated at £250 - £350
two home made silver foil moth balls within the case.
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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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