19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Whistling Swan (Cygnus columbianus), circa 20th century, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left in resting position, mounted upon painted faux groundwork, enclosed beneath a large five-glass table display case, 80.5cm by 41.5cm by 67cm, part of the Peter Farrington collection.
Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400
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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