20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Hangul or Kashmir Deer (Cervus elaphus hanglu), dated 1866, Kashmir, India, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, 11 points (6+5), widest span 108.5cm, height 85cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, hand written text to verso of shield "Kashmir, Barra Singha, 1866", painted number 6 to shield, reference within game book entry, - "Horns of Bara Singha Stag, from Kashmir, They were given to me, i have never fired at a Barra Singha although i have sometimes seen them".
With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.619545/01
Sold for £170
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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