15th Jan, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

 
Lot 2036
 

2036

Taxidermy: Indian Gaur Buffalo (Bos gaurus gaurus), circa 1900-1910, India, large adult bull...

Taxidermy: Indian Gaur Buffalo (Bos gaurus gaurus), circa 1900-1910, India, large adult bull neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 69cm, left horn 67cm, tip to tip 48cm, widest span 87cm, from the wall 89cm, height 115cm, mounted upon a typical oak double shield, bearing copper shield - ''Gaur, R.J.H.P''. Measured using Rowland Ward method 10.

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

. splits to either side of neck, shrinkage of skin around base of horns, splits to back of neck, ears have various old splits, in need of light restoration. 09/11/20

 


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Auction: The Historical Collection of Natural History & Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall, 15th Jan, 2021

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