20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Antlers/Horns: Wild Goat & Black-Faced Sheep Game Trophies, dated 2006 & 2010, a set of adult Wild billy goat horns on upper skull, widest span 79cm, height 62cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, bearing engraved brass plaque "Wild Goat, Silver Medal, Barmouth, 05. 11. 2010", together with a set of adult Black-faced sheep horns on cut upper skull, widest span 53.5cm, height 48cm, with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, bearing engraved brass plaque "Beast of Barras, 24. 03. 06", (2)
Sold for £250
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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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.
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