19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Little Owl & Jay, circa 1880-1900, by C. Yeoman, Taxidermist, Furrier & Skin Dresser, 96 High Street, Southampton, a full mount adult Little Owl perched upon a small branch above a full mount European Jay below, mounted above soil and painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 49.5cm by 21.5cm by 47cm, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
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Monday 17th April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 18 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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