19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a small moss covered stump, set above soil and brush covered groundwork, mounted against a plain white painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 43cm by 16.5cm by 46.5cm
Sold for £170
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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