19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Display of British Countryside Birds, circa 1880-1900, a vintage display of various birds to include - Blackbird, Jay, Swallow, and two Racing Pigeons, all mounted amidst and upon painted faux rocks, tall grasses and fauna, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case with internal gilt slip border, 46.5cm by 18cm by 65.5cm
Sold for £170
Estimated at £180 - £280
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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