20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
60
Taxidermy: Astor Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri), circa 1896, Kashmir, Northern India, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 67.5cm, left horn 66.5cm, tip to tip 68cm, from the wall 50cm, height 73cm, faintly painted number "43" to side of right horn, reference within the game book entry - "Markhor shot by Jock in Kashmir 1896",
Measured using Rowland Ward method 9.
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
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
Viewing
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.
Sell one like this
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.
