20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, painted number 12 to each, reference within the game book entry - "No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens", (2)
Sold for £220
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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