30th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 75
 

75

Taxidermy: A Collection of Five Various British Birds, circa late 20th century, to include - a full

Taxidermy: A Collection of Five Various British Birds, circa late 20th century, to include - a full mount Robin perched upon a small branch, beneath a modern glass dome on a circular base, 21cm overall height, a full mount House Wren perched upon a small branch, beneath a modern glass dome on a circular base, 21cm overall height, a full mount Greenfinch perched upon a small branch with moss and grasses beneath, mounted upon a circular base, overall height 21cm, a full mount Goldcrest (a/f), perched upon a small branch with moss beneath, mounted upon a circular base, overall height 12cm, a full mount Teal mounted upon a sliced wooden base, overall height 23cm (5)

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

goldcrest right wing is loose but still attached, 19/08/19

 


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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Oct, 2019

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