20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 185
 

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Natural History: A Large Sawfish Rostrum (Pristidae spp), circa 1920-1930, 37 teeth, 106cm long, widest span 30cm, Sawfish, also known as Carpenter Sharks, are a family of Rays characterised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw

With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no. 612878/01

Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

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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