Natural History & Taxidermy - 30 November 2022

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022

The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022

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2022 AUCTION DATES Wednesday 23 November Books, Maps & Manuscripts

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Wednesday 23 November Coins & Banknotes

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Wednesday 30 November Natural History & Taxidermy

Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

The company a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques Henrijean, John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall and the James Harrison Collection of Birds. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including:

Friday 2 December Fine Wine & Whisky

• Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

Saturday 3 December Antiques & Interiors, including Beswick & Border Fine Arts

YOUR SPECIALISTS

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Wednesday 7 December Militaria & Ethnographica

Friday 9 December Toys, Models & Sporting & Fishing

Robbie Bright

Friday 16 December Antiques & Interiors

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 10.30AM AUCTION The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING Tuesday 29 November 10.00am to 5.00pm Morning of sale from 8.00am Live bidding is available on this sale by registering at www.tennants.co.uk All lots illustrated online at www.tennants.co.uk

CONTACT Telephone: 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

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1 Taxidermy: A Group of Game Birds, circa early 21st century, a full mount Snipe and Woodcock, both perched upon a dry tree root, overall height 27cm, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a pair of adult Jackdaw head mounts, mounted upon a polished oak oval shield, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, together with an adult Woodpigeon head mount, on homemade shield, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, (qty). £120-180

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Taxidermy: Reeves’s Muntjac Deer (Muntiacini), circa early 21st century, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, from the wall 29cm, height 37cm, mounted upon a shaped blonde oak shield. £150-200

Taxidermy: A Wall Domed European Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), modern, a high quality full mount adult male, perched upon a painted wooden ledge with tail raised, set against a printed woodland scene backdrop, enclosed within a modern acrylic wall dome, diameter 45cm excluding outer frame, depth 21.5cm £180-280

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4 Taxidermy: European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), circa late 20th century, adult head mount looking straight ahead, with mouth agape, glass eyes, 46cm from the wall, height 57cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield £120-180

Taxidermy: A Pair of Ring-Necked Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), circa early 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of high quality adult full mounts, hen and cockbird, the cockbird with beak agape in calling pose, the hen bird with head slightly lowered below, both mounted upon dry tree stumps, mounted upon a polished oak rectangular base. £120-180

6 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Long-Eared Owl (Asio otus), dated 1984, by M. J. Watson, Taxidermist, Notton, Wakefield, a full mount female with head looking slightly downwards, perched upon a branch issuing from soil covered groundwork, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 31.5cm by 18cm by 47cm excluding outer oak frame With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no. 622628/01 £200-300

7 Taxidermy: A Bosc’s or Savannah Monitor Lizard (Varanus exanthematicus), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a full mount adult posed and mounted upon a large faux rock bolder, nose to tail 64cm, overall height 27cm. £200-300

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8 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys), re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Speckled hummingbird mounted upon a small branch amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, enclosed and re-cased within a fiveglass table display case with taped frame, 19cm by 7cm by 23cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £100-150

9 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros Melampus) circa 21st century, adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 52cm, height 82cm £150-250

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10 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa early 21st century, South Africa, a set of adult cow Blue Wildebeest horns on cut upper skull, together with four sets of large adult South African Springbok horns on cut upper skulls, all on matching African hardwood shields, (5). £150-200

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11 Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck, circa late 20th century, Africa, by Wolfgang Shenk, Taxidermy, Germany, an adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, with abnormal right horn, from the wall 39cm, height 64cm. £120-180

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12 Taxidermy: Burchell’s Zebra Skin (Equus quagga), circa late 20th century, an adult Burchell’s/Plains Zebra flat skin, shortened limbs outstretched, flat head, 278cm long, 164cm across forelimbs, 167cm across rear limbs £250-350

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13 Taxidermy: A North American or Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), modern, a high quality full mount adult male in foraging pose with head and nose lowered, overall length 49cm, height 20cm.

The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), commonly known as the North American opossum, is the only found north of Mexico, with its range additionally extending south into Central America. Its range makes it both the northernmost opossum and the northernmost marsupial in the world. In the United States, the animal is typically referred to simply as a possum (‘possum) or an opossum. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal about the size of a domestic cat, and a successful opportunist. Opossums are familiar to many North Americans as they frequently inhabit settled areas due to the associated proximity to food sources, notably trash cans, as well as pet food, compost piles, gardens, rodents, etc. Their slow and nocturnal nature, and their attraction to roadside carrion, puts them in danger of becoming roadkill. £300-400 13

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16 Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 63cm, tip to tip 41.5cm, from the wall 79cm, height 84cm £250-350

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14 Antlers/Horns: Alaskan Caribou (Rangifer tarandus), dated 1991, a set of large adult bull antlers on cut upper skull, 37 points (20+17), widest span 94cm, from the wall 70cm, height 121cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, bearing ivorine plaque - “B.L.S, Titchik Lodge, Alaska, 26-IX-1991”.

Provenance: From the Collection at Dunlossit Castle, Isle of Islay £150-250

15 Taxidermy: African Cheetah Skin Rug (Acinonyx jubatus), circa 1900-1930, by Edward Gerrard & Sons, 61 College Place, Camden, adult skin rug with open mouthed head mount, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 213cm, across the forelimbs 130cm, backed onto typical dark hessian material with brown scalloped felt border, ex Edward Gerrard rental stock. £450-650

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17 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Bantam Cockerel (Gallus gallus domesticus), circa 1880-1900, in the manner of the Norfolk School of Taxidermy, a small full mount adult cockerel stood upon painted groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period pine framed single glass display case, 35.5cm by 14.5cm by 37.5cm. £80-120

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Taxidermy: A Full Mount European Roe Deer Fawn (Capreolus capreolus), modern, a high quality full mount Roe deer fawn with head turning back and to the right, stood amidst imitation grasses, set upon moss, pebble, and soil covered groundwork, mounted upon an oak rectangular base, nose to tail 55cm, overall height 60cm. £200-300

Antlers/Horns: A Group of Bronze Medal Class European Roebuck Trophies, a set of large adult Bronze medal class antlers on cut upper skull, with accompanying CIC measurement certificate, scoring 105.1, this specimen was naturally blind in the left eye showing affected eye socket, mounted upon a shaped oak shield with attached Bronze medal, a set of large adult Bronze medal class antlers on upper skull, with accompanying CIC measurement certificate, scoring 107.53 mounted upon a shaped oak shield with attached Bronze medal, a set of large adult Bronze medal class antlers on upper skull, with accompanying CIC measurement certificate, scoring 107.57 mounted upon a shaped oak shield with attached Bronze medal, together with two further large sets of adult Roebuck antlers on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon shaped oak shields, (5). £120-180

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Long-eared Owls (Asio otus), circa 18801900, a pair of full mount adults in typical Victorian upright pose, perched upon grit covered perches, set above grit covered groundwork beneath, set against a floral patterned wall papered interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 38cm by 14.5cm 50cm £120-180

Taxidermy: African Pygmy Falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus), dated 2022, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a high quality full mount adult male perched atop a short dry tree branch, with head turning slightly to the left, above rock and pebble covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a modern circular glass dome with original oak base, diameter 21cm, overall height 40cm, signed and dated to interior groundwork. £450-650

22 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros Melampus) modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, from the wall 52.5cm, height 84.5cm £180-280

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23 Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1920, Indian, adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, hand-painted glass eyes, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 204cm, across the forelimbs 131cm, across the rear limbs 126cm, with green scalloped felt trim border, backing material lacking, (af).

Provenance: Shot by Captain Roe whilst serving with the British Army in the Himalayas in the 1920’s. £250-350

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24 Taxidermy: Reeves’s Muntjac Deer (Muntiacini), circa early 21st century, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 29cm, height 38cm £150-200

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25 Antlers/Horns: A Group of Mounted European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa early 21st century, a group of 14 good sized Roebuck antlers on cut upper skulls and frontlets, mounted various shields, (qty) £80-120

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26 Taxidermy: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula), modern, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 38cm, height 58cm £120-180

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27 Taxidermy: A Pair of Ptarmigan & Grouse Head Mounts, circa early 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of full mount adult Ptarmigan, male and female, both stood facing each other upon painted faux rocks, above gritted groundwork beneath, mounted upon a polished oak base, together with a pair of adult Willow Grouse head mounts, male and female, both mounted upon a polished oak oval shield, (2). £150-200

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28 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Tawny Owls (Strix aluco), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, both perched upon a centrally mounted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, set above painted faux groundwork beneath, set against a wall papered back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 50.5cm by 21.5cm by 54.5cm £150-200

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Taxidermy: Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus), dated 1973, Scotland, by Rowland Ward Ltd, Taxidermist’s, Crawley Road, Wood Green, London, a high quality adult Red Deer stag neck mount looking straight ahead, 13 points (6+7), widest span 95cm, from the wall 52cm, height 125cm, mounted upon a shaped dark oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque - Sir Ronald Melville, 29th September 1973, 17st 11Lbs, Rowland Ward aluminium trade label to verso, including two paper trade labels to verso.

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30 Taxidermy: A North American Coyote (Canis latrans), circa late 20th century, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality adult shoulder mount turning looking to the left, mounted upon a shaped shield, from the wall 32cm, height 47cm £400-600

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31 Taxidermy: A Cased Gyr-Saker Falcon (Falco rusticolus X Falco cherrug), captive bred, circa early 21st century, a high quality full mount adult with head turning back and to the right, perched atop a large painted faux rock with wings slightly open, set above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 59cm by 29cm by 71cm.

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590002/01 £400-600

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32 Taxidermy: Common Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia caffra), modern, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 34cm from the wall, height 48cm £120-180

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33 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1921,

by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning to the left with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, 30cm high, bearing ivorine plaque “Blagdon, 1.2.21, 2hrs 1 min”, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso £150-250

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34 Taxidermy: A Pair of Boxing Scottish Mountain Hares (Lepus timidus), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a superb high quality pair of adult Scottish Mountain Hares, posed in mid-battle, set above snow covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon a blonde oak octagonal base, overall height 76cm £500-700

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35 Antlers/Horns: A group of African Game Trophies Skulls, circa early 21st century, South Africa, a set of juvenile male Common Impala horns on cut skull cap, together with three sets of adult South African Springbok horns on cut upper skulls, on various shields, including four African game trophy tail fly swats, (5). £80-120

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37 Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, forty sets of large Medal Class and Abnormal adult European Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, the majority mounted upon various shields, in two boxes (40) - Subject to 5% import duty £250-350

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Entomology: A Curious Fantastical Creation By Tessa Farmer, modern, an unusual and fantastical creation of a flying Banded Net-winged Beetle carrying a minute skeletal passenger, suspended via a central thread within a five-glass ebonised display case, 10cm by 10cm by 20.5cm. £350-450

38 Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx Pedestal Mount (Gazella gazella), modern, South Africa, a superb high quality large adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 88cm, left horn 87cm, tip to tip 35cm, mounted upon a square African hardwood pedestal base with Oryx hide inserts, overall height 220cm £500-700

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39 Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa early 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, ears raised in alert position, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 19.5cm from the wall, 34cm high £250-350

Taxidermy: A Cased Canadian Pine Marten in Pursuit of a Pair of Canadian Red Squirrels, circa early 21st century, Canada, a high quality winter diorama depicting a full mount adult Canadian Pine marten pursuing a pair of adult Canadian Red squirrels, mounted upon frosted and snow covered painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of frozen grasses and fauna, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 99.5cm by 36cm by 50cm. £180-280

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Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1900-1930, India, adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 235cm, across the forelimbs 159cm, across the rear limbs 148cm, backed onto period black woven material £300-400

Taxidermy: South African Springhare (Pedetes capensis), modern, South Africa, a high quality full mount adult in sitting pose, mounted upon arid groundwork amidst faux brush, overall height including base 43cm £150-200

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43 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), dated 1891, by Thomas Jefferies, Taxidermy, Carmarthen, Wales, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a dry tree stump, amidst a natural setting of grasses and fauna, above painted rock and soil groundwork beneath, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 59cm by 23cm 66cm, bearing handwritten paper label to verso “Himalayan Snowcock 1891”. £150-200

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44 Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris), modern, South Africa, Rowland Ward Medal Class, a large adult male full mount, with head turning to the left, right horn 13cm, left horn 12.5cm, tip to tip 10cm, stood upon an arid groundwork base, nose to tail 53cm, overall height 79cm, £200-300

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45 Taxidermy: Ferruginous Hawk / Buzzard (Buteo regalis), captive bred, circa early 21st century, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a large adult full mount female, perched atop a dry upturned tree root, mounted upon a shaped polished oak base, overall height 55cm. £350-450

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46 Taxidermy: Black-Backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult neck mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 29cm, height 37cm £150-200

47 Antlers/Horns: Goat Hide Rug & Goat Trophy Skulls, circa early 21st century, a Wild Goat hide rug backed onto green baize material, a group of four juvenile Wild Goat horns on cut upper skulls, together with a display of European Wild Boar tusks mounted upon a polished oak shield, also a group of various loose Wild Boar and Warthog tusks and teeth, (qty). £80-120

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Taxidermy: Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), modern, South Africa, a high quality large adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, 84cm from the wall, 73cm high £220-320

49 Taxidermy: A Common Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), circa 21st century, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood atop a large dry log, overall height 56cm, animal length nose to tail 71cm Indigenous to mainland East Asia and Northern Vietnam, the Raccoon dog is named for the resemblance of its masked face to that of the North American Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor). The closest relatives of the raccoon dogs are the true Foxes, not the raccoon, one of the musteloids, which are not closely related. Among the Canidae, the raccoon dog shares the habit of regularly climbing trees only with the North American Gray Fox, which is not a true fox and to which the raccoon dogs are not closely related. £250-350 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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50 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality full mount adult European Kingfisher perched upon a small frozen tree stump, set amidst a winter scene of frosted ferns and grasses, set against a watercolour painted woodland stream back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 20.5cm by 8cm by 30cm, signed to interior lower left. £250-350

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Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), modern, South Africa, a high quality large adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 130.5cm, left horn 130cm, tip to tip 48.5cm, from the wall 93cm, height 166cm £350-450

52 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa early 21st century, South Africa, a set of adult male Common Duiker horns on cut upper skull, together with four sets of large adult South African Springbok horns on cut upper skulls, all on matching African hardwood shields, (5). £150-200

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53 Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 43cm from the wall, 64cm high £180-280

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54 Taxidermy: Argentine Black & White Tegu Lizard (Salvator merianae), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality full mount adult, stood with head slightly raised and tail curling behind, overall length 91cm £200-300 54

55 Taxidermy: Cape Grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis), modern, South Africa, Rowland Ward Medal Class, a large adult male full mount, with head turning to the right, right horn 10cm, left horn 9.5cm, tip to tip 5cm, stood upon an arid groundwork base, nose to tail 68cm, overall height 76cm. £200-300

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56 Antlers/Horns: A Group of Mounted European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa early 21st century, a group of 12 good sized Roebuck antlers on cut upper skulls, mounted upon similar oak shields, together with a large shield mounted with three sets of Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, (qty) £120-180

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57 Taxidermy: A Cased Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), dated 2020, by Steve Heyes, Taxidermy, Lancashire, a high quality full mount adult Scottish Mountain Hare in sprinting pose across snow covered groundwork, amidst heather and fallen barbwire to the rear, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, raised upon a mahogany plinth base, 63cm by 32.5cm by 53.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label, signed and dated to underside. £350-450 www.tennants.co.uk

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58 Taxidermy: Vaal Rhebok (Pelea capreolus), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 17.5cm, left horn 17cm, tip to tip 4.5cm, from the wall 35.5cm, height 61cm £150-250

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Plovercrest Hummingbird, recased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult male Plovercrest hummingbird, mounted upon a lichen encrusted small branch, above a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and re-cased within an arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 19cm by 8.5cm by 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £150-200 59

60 Taxidermy: The Anthropomorphic Distinguished Magpie (Pica pica), modern, a full mount adult perched upon one leg with a ball mounted cane under foot, wearing a top hat and miniature monocle on chain, perched upon an ebonised and turned pedestal base, overall height 46cm £150-250

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Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, fifty five sets of good sized adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon similar blonde oak shields, in one box (55) - Subject to 5% import duty £150-250 60 20

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62 Taxidermy: A Lesser Spot-Nosed Guenon Monkey (Cercopithecus petaurista), captive bred, modern,

by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a superb high quality full mount adult sat atop a dry tree trunk with head turning to the left, mounted upon a square base, overall height 99cm £1,000-1,500

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Kalij Pheasants (Lophura leucomelanos), circa early 21st century, captive bred, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a pair of adult full mounts, male and female stood upon soil covered groundwork amidst fallen brush and branches, mounted upon an oval oak base, overall height 37cm £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Cased Barbary Falcon (Falco peregrinus pelegrinoides), circa 2017, Captive bred, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a high quality full mount adult female with head turning to the left, stood perched atop a cut tree trunk, amidst bare branches and grasses, set above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 41cm by 24.5cm by 57cm.

Taxidermy: A North American Black Bear Half Mount (Ursus americanus), circa late 20th century, North America, a wall mounted half body mount, with mouth agape in aggressive pose, both limbs outstretched in front, 74cm from the wall, 78cm high CITES Annex B, Appendix II £700-900

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66 Taxidermy: A Pair of Satyr Tragopans (Tragopan satyra), circa early 21st century, captive bred, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a pair of full mount adults, the male perched upon a cut tree stump above the female below standing upon soil covered groundwork, amidst painted faux rocks, mounted upon an oval oak base, overall height 52cm £200-300

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67 Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), South Africa, a large high quality adult shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, 65cm from the wall, height 53cm £250-350 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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68 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Bamboo Framed Tropical Bird Firescreen, in the manner of Rowland Ward Ltd, London, a tropical bird firescreen diorama containing seven various specimens to include - five Blue Dacnis, three males and two females, Turquoise Tanager, and a Blue-tailed Emerald Hummingbird, with three accompanying Brazilian Tortoise Beetles, the majority mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, above painted soil groundwork and tall dry grasses, enclosed within a two-glass bamboo framed firescreen, 40cm by 80cm overall. £600-800

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69 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Amethyst Woodstar Hummingbird, re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Amethyst Woodstar hummingbird, mounted upon a lichen encrusted small branch, above a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and re-cased within a arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 23cm by 8.5cm by 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £150-200

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Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), dated 2010, Berleburg, Germany, a large impressive set of adult stag Red deer antlers on upper skull, 11 points (5+6), widest span 91cm, height 122cm, mounted upon a polished shield, bearing data plaque - “BLS Berleburg, 18th September 2010”.

Taxidermy: European Wild Boar (Sus Scrofa) dated 1989, Poland, an adult male head mount looking straight ahead, glass ey es, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, from the wall 45.5cm, height 72cm, bearing inset ivorine plaque - “ Bialowieza Forest Poland,22nd February 1989, Dr David. J. Darby”, with inset spent cartridge shell. £200-300

Provenance: From the Collection at Dunlossit Castle, Isle of Islay £180-280

72 Taxidermy: Kirk’s Dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii), circa late 20th century, Africa,

by Wolfgang Shenk, Taxidermy, Germany, a high quality full mount adult male Dik dik, with head turning very slightly to the right, right horn 6.5cm, left horn 6cm, stood upon painted faux groundwork, nose to tail 44cm, overall height 56cm £200-300

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74 Taxidermy: Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a large high quality adult bull shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 90.5cm, left horn 92.5cm, tip to tip 42.5cm, from the wall 95cm, height 145cm £350-450

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73 Taxidermy: A Cased European Jay (Garrulus glandarius), dated 2020, in the style of Peter Spicer, a high quality full mount adult, perched upon a small ash tree stump with wings raised, above a natural setting of dry leaves, ferns and grasses, mounted upon painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a printed woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 43cm by 25.5cm by 52cm, dated to verso October 2020. £180-280

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75 Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), circa 2009, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a cut ash tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns and grasses, above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a printed woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 38cm by 24.5cm by 46.5cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 358799/06 £300-400

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76 Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 49cm from the wall, height 94cm £180-2805

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77 Taxidermy: A Cased Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca), circa 21st century, a large full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a cut tree stump, above frosted grasses, and painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 55cm by 28cm by 70.5cm.

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78 Taxidermy: A Group of Ducks, circa early 21st century, a full mount adult female South African Shelduck with head canted slightly to the right, stood atop a cut tree stump, overall height 41cm, a pair of adult Mallard Duck neck mounts, facing one another, mounted upon a polished oval oak shield, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, together with a Domesticated White Duck neck mount looking to the right, mounted upon a polished oval oak shield, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, (3). £150-200 26

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Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris campestris), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the right, abnormal right horn 7cm, left horn 10cm, 27cm from the wall, 39cm high. £80-120

Taxidermy: A Pair of Grey Partridge & French Partridge, circa early 21st century, a pair of full mount adult Grey Partridge male and female, both mounted upon a tree stump, above gritted groundwork beneath, mounted upon a polished shaped oak base, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, together with a pair of full mount adult French Partridge, facing each other mounted upon a shaped mahogany base, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, (2). £150-200

82 Taxidermy: Ellipsen Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), circa late 20th century, Africa, by Wolfgang Shenk, Taxidermy, Germany, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 73cm, left horn 71.5cm, tip to tip 47.5cm, from the wall 67cm, height 121cm £250-350 81

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84 Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), modern, South Africa, a high quality large adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 65cm, height 105cm £220-320

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83 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Indian Scops Owls (Otus bakkamoena), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult Scops Owl with vole prey, perched upon a tree branch, a young chick perched within a hollow tree trunk, above soil covered groundwork with grasses and toad stools, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within an unusual twin-glass ebonised table display case with internal gilded border, 43cm by 37.5cm by 61cm £200-300

85 Taxidermy: Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), circa early 21st century, a full mount adult cockbird looking straight ahead, mounted stood upon a carved mahogany torchere, overall height 219cm £600-800

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Natural History: A Collection of Faux Eagle Eggs, a hand-painted collection of thirteen various faux World raptor eggs, comprising Golden Eagle, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, Common Buzzard, Honey Buzzard, mounted upon a green baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm £80-120

Taxidermy: A European Pine Marten, South African Ground Squirrel and Water Vole, circa early 21st century, a full mount adult Pine Marten with Red Squirrel prey underfoot, mounted upon a wall mounted branch, overall width 79cm, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a full mount adult European Water Vole, mounted upon a dry piece of driftwood, by same artists, together with a full mount adult South African Ground Squirrel, in upright position with a nut between its paws, mounted upon an arid groundwork base, overall height 29cm, (3). £150-200

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88 Taxidermy: A Fallow Deer Fawn (Dama dama), modern, a high quality full mount fawn, in relaxed recumbent position, overall length 52cm £150-200

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89 Taxidermy: A Group of Cased Late Victorian Birds, circa 1880-1900, a cased full mount adult Barn Owl, mounted in typical Victorian upright pose, perched atop a painted rectangular faux rock, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period single-glass display case, 33.5cm by 12.5cm by 38cm, a full mount adult Golden Plover stood upon grit covered groundwork, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period single-glass display case, 27cm by 12.5cm by 28cm, a full mount adult female European Kestrel, perched upon a small branch, above moss covered groundwork, set against a white painted interior, enclosed within a typical period single-glass display case, 35.5cm by 11.5cm by 30cm, (af), (3). £80-120

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90 Taxidermy: A Quantity of Various Painted Faux Rockwork, six various painted faux rockscapes of varying sizes and shapes, (6) £70-100

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92 Taxidermy: A Lilac-Breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus), dated 2022,

by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a superb high quality full mount adult perched atop a short dry tree branch, with head turning slightly to the left, above rock and pebble covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a modern circular glass dome with original mahogany base, diameter 24cm, overall height 51cm, signed and dated pebble to interior groundwork. £500-700

93 Taxidermy: A Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), dated 2008, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermist, Gainford, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a small tree stump, above soil and moss covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 31cm by 21cm by 49cm, bearing taxidermist’s trade stamp to underside.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.619566/01 £200-300

94 Taxidermy: Indian Sambar (Rusa unicolor unicolor), circa 1911-1937, India, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermy, Leamington, a large medal class adult stag with head turning slightly to the right, 6 points (3+3), widest span 104cm, from the wall 60.5cm, overall height 136cm, mounted upon a typical trade mark shaped shield, bearing impressed taxidermist’s trade mark to verso, taken by Indian Civil Service, R.C. Hobart circa 1911-1937.

Robert “Charles” Arthur Stanley Hobart was born in Naini Tai in the United Provinces on Wednesday, 27th July 1881 (at 6am!), the eldest son of Robert Thompson Hobart of the Bengal Civil Service and Janet Stanley from County Tyrone. He received a hindu baptism by being dipped into the River Ganges by one ankle as a baby and given the Indian name of the storm god Ananda. He had a brilliant academic career, first at Charterhouse School and then gaining a double first in Classics at Trinity College, going on to study at Heidelberg University in Germany. In 1905 he joined the Indian Civil Service and served in United Provinces as Assistant Commissioner and Collector, and finally as Divisional Commissioner from 1931 to 1937 when he was given the CIE. He then retired to Mayfield in Kent and died in 1955. My grandfather reportedly spoke 37 distinct Indian languages on top of Latin, Greek and German, and was highly admired and respected not only by the British administration with personal commendations from Lord Haig amongst others, but also by the Indian community. Robert Skelton, who was head of the Indian department of the V&A museum wrote to me that “Charles was a champion pig sticker, winning two Hoghunters’ Races in 1920 and broke his neck pigsticking (but survived!). Apparently years after his time in India in places where he served people would point out “this is where Hobart Sahib sat” and if he returned to a place, hundreds of people turned out to greet him.” £250-350

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95 Taxidermy: A Victorian Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult cockbird with head turning slightly to the right, stood atop painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of ferns, reeds and tall grasses, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome with original supporting base, 54.5cm by 27cm by 64cm overall. £800-1,200

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96 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Chaffinches & Bullfinches, circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount Chaffinches, one in flying pose the other perched upon a small branch, a full mount adult Bullfinch perched upon a small branch above a second below, all amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, above painted groundwork beneath, set against a graduated pale blue interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 46cm by 13.5cm by 41cm £120-180

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97 Taxidermy: African Wild Cat (Felis lybica), circa early 21st century, South Africa, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood upon an arid groundwork base, nose to tail 75cm, overall height 54.5cm. £250-350

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98 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Buzzards (Buteo buteo), 1860-1942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist’s, Aberystwyth, Wales, a high quality pair of full mount adults, both perched upon a typical trade mark painted rock ledge, one with a young rabbit prey underfoot, set above painted groundwork below, amidst a natural setting of grasses and ferns, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 61cm by 23cm by 84cm £500-700

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99 Taxidermy: A Large Dorset Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), modern, by Allan Allison, Taxidermy, Kinross, Scotland, British Record Class, a superb high quality large adult Roebuck shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, the multi point antlers still in felt phase, from the wall 33cm, height 62cm overall, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso, similar in size to the Record Bailey head £300-400

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102 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Longeared Owl (Asio otus), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched atop a small branch, issuing from grit covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 36cm by 17cm by 46.5cm. £100-150

101 Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), circa 2003, South Africa, by Wolfgang Shenk, Taxidermy, Germany, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 57cm, height 97cm £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of European Owls, by W. Lowne, Naturalist, Fullers Hill, Aviaries, Great Yarmouth, a collection of various Owls to include - a pair of Barn Owls, Short-eared Owl & Long-eared Owl, all mounted above painted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 76cm by 27.5cm by 57cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso. Ex Lot 266 Tennants Taxidermy & Natural History Auction, 09th August, 2019, part of the Bruce Housden Collection. £380-480

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105 Taxidermy: A Large Perruque European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), modern, by Paul Taylor, Taxidermy, Dorchester, a superb high quality adult Perruque Roebuck shoulder mount with head looking straight ahead, the antlers still in felt phase, from the wall 41cm, height 62cm overall, mounted upon a shaped oak shield.

Male deer grow antlers every year, during the early stages of antler development the antlers are soft and covered in fine velvety hair referred to as ‘velvet’. In fact this velvet tissue is the means by which nutrients are carried to the antler in order to promote growth. If allowed to develop further the antler hardens and calcifies into the sharp bony structures known as antlers which the deer use as weapons. Deer antlers in velvet grow surprisingly fast and can develop up to 20mm each day. This process of annual regeneration is unique to deer and in humans might be the equivalent to growing an arm every year!

However, on occasion, during the antler growing process, things can go wrong and it is from these incidents that many of the years malformed heads appear. Antlers in velvet are more flexible than fully developed antlers, however, half-fractures during the growing phase can result in some rare and bizarre trophies that are often highly sought after, especially by those trophy hunters from the continent who will often be prepared to spend strong money for a rare and unusual Roebuck trophy. However, the most significant effect on antler growth comes about through the interruption, even temporary interruption, of the hormonal balance. If the supply of male hormone is cut off temporarily the antler will take longer to harden and will probably show exaggerated pearling as a result of the extended growing period. These type of heads are referred to as ‘Mossed Heads’ and in such examples the antler will eventually harden, albeit in a malformed and unusual manner. What is more rare is the situation in which the male hormone testosterone is cut off completely, as might be explained through accidental castration whilst crossing a barbed wire fence, or involvement in a collision with a car.

Incidences resulting in a lack of testosterone are not always so easily explained and may also develop as a result of rare internal anomalies in the deer’s physiology. Whatever the cause, the effect will be a continuous growth of the antler in the velvet stage that increases rapidly with time, and gives the effect of a mass of velvety tissue on the head that has the appearance of a wig also known as a ‘Perruque’. Sadly the wig, or perruque will in almost all incidences, eventually be responsible for the buck’s demise, as it grows rapidly in the later stages and will either become fly blown and infected or blind the animal as it gradually obscures the eyes. Perruque’s are extremely rare and because of their effect on the animal, bucks suffering from this condition can rightly be described as both the ultimate cull buck and the ultimate trophy. £350-450

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107 Taxidermy: An Unusual and Rare Antlered European Roe Deer Doe (Capreolus capreolus), modern, a high quality adult female Roe deer shoulder mount looking straight ahead, with naturally grown antlers, from the wall 36cm, height 62cm overall, mounted upon a shaped oak shield.

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109 Antlers/Horns: A Large Set of European Moose Antlers (Alces alces), circa mid-late 20th century, a large set of adult bull Moose antlers on cut upper skull cap, 22 points (11+11), widest span 105cm, height 94cm £300-400

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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis), attributed to T.E. Gunn, 86 St Giles Street, Norwich, a full mount adult male perched upon a small branch, amidst ferns, tall grasses, brush and fauna, above typical painted groundwork beneath set against a pale blue/pink graduated painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass display case, 31cm by 16.5cm by 42.5cm. £120-180

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112 Taxidermy: Corsican Sheep (Ovis aries), circa late 20th century, an adult male ram shoulder mount looking straight ahead, widest span 66cm, from the wall 44cm, overall height 72cm, mounted upon a shaped hardwood shield. £120-180

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114 Antlers/Horns: Scottish Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus scoticus), circa early 21st century, a well formed set of Bronze medal class adult stag antlers, 10 points (5+5), widest span 77.5cm, height 121cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with attached C.I.C Bronze Medal. £150-250

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115 Taxidermy: A Black-Faced Impala (Aepyceros melampus petersi), modern, South West Africa, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning very slightly to the left, right horn 58cm, left horn 55.5cm, tip to tip 30.5cm, from the wall 53cm, overall height 90.5cm £250-350 116

116 Taxidermy: A Cased Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), dated Nov 1934, by W. Shelbrooke, Taxidermist & Furrier, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, a high quality full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop a large painted faux rock, issuing from a natural setting of grasses, leaves and brush, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a period three-glass display case, 43cm by 26cm by 61cm, bearing full paper trade label to verso, W. Shelbrooke was previously employed by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington, hence the similarity within the case composition. £350-450

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117 Taxidermy: Fringe-eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis), modern, Africa, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning sharply to the left, right horn 70.5cm, left horn 70.5cm, tip to tip 26cm, from the wall 76cm, overall height 118cm £300-400

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119 Taxidermy: Chanler’s Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca chanleri), circa 21st century, East Africa, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a superb quality unusual rare adult male shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, from the wall 40cm, overall height 69cm £200-300 118

118 Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, forty-five sets of large adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon similar dark oak shields, in two boxes (45) Subject to 5% import duty £200-300

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120 Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Oval Glass Dome, a period oval glass dome with ebonised base, raised upon four pedestal feet, 22cm by 13.5cm, dome height 47cm, overall height 52cm £50-80

121 Taxidermy: Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis), circa 21st century, East Africa, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning to the left, right horn 77.5cm, left horn 74cm, tip to tip 28cm, from the wall 57cm, overall height 95cm £300-400 120

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123 Taxidermy: Robert’s Gazelle (Nanger granti robertsi), circa 21st century, East Africa, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality large adult male shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, right horn 71.5cm, left horn 70.5cm, tip to tip 54.5cm, from the wall 56cm, overall height 91cm. £300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult European Kingfisher in flight with wings outstretched, above a simulated glass pool of water, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, set against a watercolour painted river scene back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 26cm by 17cm by 37cm, watercolour back drop repainted and case restored by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham. £250-350

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124 Taxidermy: A Juvenile Atlantic Thresher Shark (Alopias vulpinus), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount juvenile Thresher shark, with shaped body in swimming pose, overall length 81cm £80-120

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Skulls/Anatomy: A Cased Shark Skull, circa late 20th century, a complete preserved Shark skull with jaws agape, including a section of vertebrae, enclosed within an ebonised five-glass table display case with taped frame, 41.5cm by 23.5cm by 46cm, (species unknown). £300-400

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126 Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), dated 1911, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a painted simulated river bed, mounted against a white painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with gilt border, 58cm by 15cm by 32.5cm, painted legend to front glass centre -”Perch, Caught by J. Hewett, Weight 2lbs 1oz, Jan 3rd 1911, Preserved by the Fountain Angling Club”. £200-300

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127 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), circa 1871-1876, by Peter Spicer, Taxidermy, 10 Victoria Terrace, Leamington, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a rock and pebbled river bed, mounted against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period three-glass flat fronted display case, 123cm by 18cm by 48cm, a trade mark signed pebble to interior lower left - “Peter Spicer, Leamington”, bearing partial paper trade label to verso. £500-700

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128 Taxidermy: An Early Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), dated 16th August 1859, by John Cooper, Radnor St, London, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case, 44.5cm by 12cm by 28.5cm, bearing paper legend to interior upper left “Caught by Joseph Horton, 16th August 1859, in the Broxbourne Fishery with a single hair line, Weight 1lb 11ozs” £250-350

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129 Natural History: A Large Plaster Cast of a Scottish Salmon (Salmo salar), dated 1914, River Tweed, Scotland, a large high quality hand painted plaster cast of a prize caught Salmon, fish length 100cm, mounted upon a large pale blue painted back drop, with stained pine frame, 116cm by 7cm by 51cm, bearing attached brass plaque legend “Cpt James. Z.M. Coperthwaite, 23nd May 1914, River Tweed, 24lb 3oz”. £250-350

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130 Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa earlymid 20th century, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case, 51cm by 13cm by 36.5cm £150-200

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131 Taxidermy: A Pair of Porcupine Puffer Fish, modern, a pair of large fully inflated Porcupine puffer fish, 56cm long and 50cm, both with attached hanging string. £120-180

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132 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Fish Skeleton, a preserved complete fish skeleton, with supporting metal rod, enclosed within an ebonised bevelled glass display case, mounted upon a turned pedestal, 29cm by 8cm by 34cm overall £120-180 42

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133 Natural History: A Hand Carved Wooden Burbot Fish, by Roger Brookes, Original Woodcarvings, Leominster, a superb quality hand carved model of a Burbot, superbly modelled with hand painted body, mounted upon a wall hanging rectangular oak shield, 76cm by 25.5cm, bearing gilt legend to shield base - “Burbot, Wgt 5lbs 3oz, Great Ouse, Cambridgeshire”, bearing signed full paper trade label to verso, brass trade emblem to shield lower left. £350-550

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135 Skulls/Anatomy: A Cased Shark Skull, circa late 20th century, a complete preserved Shark skull with jaws agape, enclosed within an ebonised five-glass table display case with taped frame, 41.5cm by 23.5cm by 46cm, (species unknown). £300-400

136 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1988, by Peter Stone, Taxidermist, Oxford, a preserved skin mount within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and weeds, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a graduated blue/green painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with gold painted border, gilt painted legend to front glass -”Pike 6lb, Caught by Sam Preest on the River Wye at Lydbrook, 1988”, taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior upper right. £200-300 136

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137 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus), dated 1885, by J. Bolton, Taxidermy, 5 Friendly St, New Town, Deptford, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised bow-front three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 44cm by 14.5cm by 26.5cm, bearing hand written paper legend to interior upper right -”Roach Weight 1lb 2oz, from River Medway, taken by Mr Lawes July 5th 1885, preserved by J. Bolton, 5 Friendly St, New Town, Deptford”. £150-200 137

138 Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa early 20th century, a skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled and grit covered river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 50cm by 14cm by 32cm, £150-200

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139 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Perch (Perca fluviatilis), dated 1942, a pair of high quality skin mounts preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebble covered river bed, mounted against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with gilt border, 47.5cm by 14cm by 31cm, bearing ivorine label to interior upper right - “Birmingham Waterways Canal, August 1942, B.A.A”. £250-350

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140 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), by A.J. Bond, Taxidermy, a preserved skin mount within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and weeds, set above a pebbled river bed, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period style bowfronted three-glass display case, 76.5cm by 15.5cm by 34.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior upper right. £300-400 140

141 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Chub (Squalius cephalus), circa late 20th century, by Something Fishy, Taxidermy, Welling, Kent, a pair of cast Chub specimens mounted within a naturalistic setting of reeds, weeds and grasses, above a pebbled river bed below, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 62cm by 13.5cm by 36cm, bearing hand written paper legend to interior upper left “Caught by R.S. Shreeve, River Avon, October 18th 1927, Total weight 3lbs 1 oz”. £150-200

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142 Taxidermy: A Cased Early 20th Century Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio), dated 1934, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses, set above a sandy river bed, mounted against a graduated pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised flat-fronted three-glass display case, 82cm by 19.5cm by 45.5cm, bearing paper legend to interior upper left - “Caught at Kingston Pond, Ringwood, by J.H. Goodwin, 29th of August 1934, weight 15lbs”. £200-300 142

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Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 2007, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, a high quality adult Fox mask looking down and to the left, with mouth agape in defensive pose, from the wall 25cm, overall height 28cm, hand written text to verso - “Weston Park, Dec 2007” £150-200

145 Taxidermy: A Rare & Unusual Short Beaked European Woodcock (Scolopax), dated 1986,

by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a rare and unusual full mount adult Woodcock with a short beak, a scarce natural abnormality, stood upon a soil and leaf covered ledge, amidst dry ferns and leaves, set against a pale blue p[ainted back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted picture frame style five-glass display case, 29cm by 11cm by 29cm excluding outer frame, bearing oval ivorine plaque to interior groundwork -”Shot

by Colin Dunton, Harefoot Farm, Berkhampstead, Flushed and retrieved by Sam, 15th November 1986”. £400-600

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Animal Furniture: A Cow Horn Mounted Coat Rack, circa 1913, a cow horn mounted wall hanging coat rack, formed with six cut horns applied to a carved oak wall mounted bracket, width 91cm, overall height 36cm, depth 21cm, bearing spurious impressed Peter Spicer trade stamp to verso. £120-180

147 Antlers/Horns: A Large Impressive Set of European Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus), prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, an impressive set of large park stag antlers on cut upper skull, 20 points (10+10), widest span 92cm, overall height 101cm, mounted upon a shaped hardwood shield. £180-280 147

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148 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Snipe & Chick (Gallinago gallinago), dated 2021,

by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult Snipe stood upon a painted faux rock ledge, shielding below a young chick, set amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, above soil groundwork, set against a water colour painted hillside lake scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style octagonal wall hanging display case, 23.5cm by 8cm by 28.5cm, signed and dated to interior lower left, young chick within is an original Henry Murray specimen. £250-350

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149 Antlers/Horns: Père David’s Deer (Elaphus davidianus), circa 21st century, prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a set of adult stag antlers on cut frontlet, 6 points (4+2), widest span 71cm, overall height 104cm, mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield. £150-250

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151 Taxidermy: Lowland Nyala (Nyala angasii), South Africa, by Trophäendienste Taxidermy & Curios, Kappsfarm, Namibia, a superb high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, right horn 65.5cm, left horn 64.5cm, tip to tip 38.5cm, from the wall 68cm, height 109cm. £250-350

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150 Taxidermy: A European Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), circa late 20th century, full mount adult cock bird, perched upon a wall mounted tree branch with tail fanned and head raised in calling pose, from the wall 72cm, height 90cm £120-180

153 Taxidermy: The Anthropomorphic Distinguished Jay (Garrulus glandarius), modern, a full mount adult perched upon one leg with a ball mounted cane under foot, wearing a top hat and miniature monocle on chain, perched upon an ebonised and turned pedestal base, overall height 45.5cm £150-250

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152 Taxidermy: An Emu Chick (Dromaius novaehollandiae), modern, a high quality full mount Emu chick with head turning to the right, stood within a broken eggshell, mounted upon an ebonised oval base, enclosed beneath a glass dome, 29.5cm by 18.5cm by 39cm overall £400-600 48

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155 Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, by Trophäendienste Taxidermy & Curios, Kappsfarm, Namibia, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 48cm, height 76cm £180-280

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154 Taxidermy: A Cased White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus), circa early 20th century, mounted in the style of T.E.Gunn, a high quality antique full mount adult Dipper stood in alert position upon a painted rockscape, a small fall of water running down to a simulated pool below, amidst a natural setting of grasses and reeds, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a Gunn style ebonised single-glass display case, 44.5cm by 24cm by 61cm, inspired by an original case

by T.E. Gunn, featured on the front cover of Chris Frosts book of the Ogilvie Collection, housed within Ipswich museum. £250-350

156 Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa late 20th century, South Africa, by Trophäendienste Taxidermy & Curios, Kappsfarm, Namibia, a large adult bull shoulder mount with head turning to the right, right horn 129cm, left horn 132cm, tip to tip 74cm, from the wall 75cm, height 170cm £300-400 156

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major), dated 2002, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality pair of full mount adults, male and female, each perched upon a short dry branch, issuing from painted soil groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ivy leaves and dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 34cm by 12.5cm by 39cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £250-350 49

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158 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Jack Snipe & Great Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus / Gallinago media), dated 2002, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb high quality adult Jack and great snipe, both stood upon painted soil groundwork, amidst a natural setting of reeds and grasses, set against a watercolour painted marshlands scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 49cm by 12.5cm by 34.5cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £220-320

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159 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Teal (Anas crecca), dated 2002, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality pair of full mount adult drakes, both mounted in flying pose rising above painted soil groundwork, amidst a natural setting of reeds and dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted dusk scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 54.5cm by 24.5cm by 62.5cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £300-400

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160 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Wigeon & Teal (Anas penelope /Anas crecca), dated March 2000, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult drake Wigeon and Teal, each stood upon painted faux rocks beneath, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted lake scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 57.5cm by 17.5cm by 46.5cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £220-320

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161 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Shoveler Duck (Anas clypeata), dated 2002,

by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult drake with head turning to the left, stood upon a frosted riverbank setting, amidst frozen grasses and reeds, above a simulated glass river below, set against a watercolour painted river bank scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 54.5cm by 17.5cm by 39cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £220-320

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162 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), dated 2003, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult drake stood atop a painted soil covered mound, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and ivy leaves, set against a watercolour painted marsh scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 39cm by 14.5cm by 44cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right. £200-300

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163 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Goldeneye Duck (Bucephala clangula), dated 2002, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult drake stood upon painted faux rocks, amidst a natural riverbank setting of tall grasses and reeds, set against a watercolour painted river scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 49cm by 20cm by 34cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), dated 1999, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult in flying pose with wings outstretched, above frosted groundwork beneath, amidst a natural setting of frozen leaves and fauna, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 39.5cm by 18cm by 44.5cm excluding outer frame, a pair trade mark Jay wing feathers to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £220-320

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern Pintail Duck (Anas acuta), circa late 20th century, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult drake, stood upon a painted faux rock with head lowered preening his wing feathers, amidst a natural riverbank setting of tall dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 41.5cm by 20cm by 46.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right. £180-280

166 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Black Grouse Hen (Tetrao tetrix), dated 2008, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult hen bird stood upon painted faux rocks, amidst faux ivy leaves and natural short grasses, set against a watercolour painted moorland scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 41.5cm by 16.5cm by 49cm excluding outer frame, a trade mark Jay wing feather to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right. £150-200

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167 Taxidermy: A Cased Golden, Reeves & Lady Amsherst’s Pheasant, dated 1993, by Roger.

G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality diorama of ornamental Pheasants, all full mount adult cockbirds, mounted upon painted soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of sprigs of heather and grasses, set against a watercolour painted hillside back drop, enclosed within a large oak framed four-glass table display case, 123.5cm by 33cm by 52cm, signed and dated to interior lower right £350-450

168 Antlers/Horns: Abnormal Mule Deer & White-Tailed Deer, North America, a large set of abnormal Mule deer stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, widest spread 26’’, together with a set of adult White-tailed deer antlers on cut upper skull cap, 11 points (5+6), widest spread 17-1/2’’, each mounted upon a shaped oak shield, both bearing identification plaques, (2) Ex Lot 52, from the Deer Antlers of The World Auction, The Raymond & Annie Hutchison Collection, 18th June 2021. £150-250

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169 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1952, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning to the left with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 22cm from the wall, 29cm high, bearing ivorine plaque - “St Mabyn, 1.1.52”, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso £150-250 169 www.tennants.co.uk

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170 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), modern, a high quality full mount adult female perched atop a dry cut tree stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and brush, above soil covered groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging octagonal display case, 27.5cm by 13.5cm by 54cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 349171/03 £180-280

171 Taxidermy: A Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex,a high quality adult shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 43cm, height 51cm, mounted upon a shaped shield.

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172 Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a period glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three pedestal feet, diameter 22cm, dome height 58cm, overall height 62cm £80-120

174 Taxidermy: A Cased Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), by A.S. Hutchinson, Taxidermy, 98 London Street, Derby, a full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop a painted faux tree stump, above painted rock work and soil covered groundwork beneath, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a graduated pale blue yellow back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised singleglass display case, 35.5cm by 16cm by 39.5cm, bearing full paper trade label to interior lower right. £350-450

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176 Taxidermy: A South American or Ring-tailed Coati (Nasua nasua), modern, an unusual and rare high quality full mount adult, posed descending a dry tree stump, above pebble and soil covered groundowrk beneath, mounted upon an oak octagonal base, overall height 119cm £450-650

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177 Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl & Little Owl (Strix aluco / Athene noctua), 1860-1942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist’s, Aberystwyth, Wales, a superb full mount adult Tawny and Little Owl perched upon painted rock work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and ferns, above painted groundwork beneath, set against a graduated watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a typical trade mark three-glass display case, 38cm by 19.5cm by 54cm. £350-450

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178 Taxidermy: A European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa early 21st century, a high quality full mount adult buck, with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon pebble and grit covered groundwork, mounted upon a shaped mahogany base, nose to tail 93cm, overall height 103.5cm £250-350

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Taxidermy: A European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), dated 2005, Salisbury, a high quality full mount adult perched atop a small tree root, amidst a natural setting of short grasses, above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, supported upon an oak circular base, diameter 15cm, overall height 25cm £200-300

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Taxidermy: A European Red Fox Cub (Vulpes vulpes), circa 21st century, a high quality Red Fox cub in recumbent position looking straight ahead, laid upon soil and grit covered groundwork, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 31cm by 31cm by 38.5cm £300-400

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Taxidermy: A Red-Lored Amazon Parrot (Amazona autumnalis), circa late 20th century, Captive Bred, a full mount adult in playful pose clinging to the underside of a short cut branch, with wings outstretched, mounted upon a shaped mahogany base, overall height 54.5cm, £250-350

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185 Taxidermy: A European Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea),

by Henry Ward, 1812-1878, Late Williams, 2 Vere Street, Oxford Street, London, a full mount adult stood looking slightly to the left, stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, fauna, reeds and brush, set against a watercolour painted pale blue back drop, enclosed within a typical large ebonised single-glass display case (glass lacking), 91.5cm by 31.5cm by 91cm, bearing full paper trade label to interior lower left. £350-450

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187 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Curlews & Dunlins, circa mid-late 20th century, a pair of full mount adult Curlews, stood flanking a pair of full mount adult Dunlins, all mounted upon a seashore setting of sand and pebbled groundwork, amidst shells and seaweed, set against a pale blue sky painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 87cm by 28cm by 51cm £180-280

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188 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Avocet Skeleton (Recurvirostra avosetta), modern, a complete natural skeletal reconstruction of an adult Avocet, with head lowered in feeding pose, mounted within an ebonised fiveglass table display case, 32.5cm by 13.5cm by 23cm. £300-400

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Taxidermy: A Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), dated 2022, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a high quality full mount adult in breeding plumage, with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop an old boat mooring post, above soil groundwork beneath, mounted upon a circular wooden base, overall height 97cm £500-700

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192 Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Diorama of Seabirds, circa 18701900, attributed to Henry Shaw, Taxidermy, Shrewsbury, a good quality seabird diorama to include - an adult Guillemot in breeding plumage, Atlantic Puffin and a Razorbill in breeding plumage, all mount adults perched upon individual painted faux rocks, amidst a shoreline scene of seaweed, sea shells and pebbled groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 64.5cm by 24cm by 53.5cm, unsigned. £200-300

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193 Taxidermy: A Cased Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea), circa early 20th century, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a high quality full mount Ivory gull, with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon seaweed covered painted faux rockwork, set against a watercolour painted stormy shoreline back drop, enclosed within a later four-glass table display case with taped frame, 36.5cm by 27.5cm by 38.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s trade label to interior upper left. £250-300

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194 Taxidermy: A Cased Victorian Diorama of Dunlins (Calidris alpina), circa 1900, a group of eight adult Dunlins, all mounted in feeding pose, upon faux rockwork, above two small simulated pools of water, set against a plain papered backdrop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 77.5cm by 24.5cm by 46.5cm (a/f) £120-180

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195 Taxidermy: A Cased Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle), by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalist’s & Taxidermist’s, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a young full mount adult coming out of juvenile plumage, with head turning to the right, stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst tall grasses, set above shell and grit covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a later five-glass table display case with taped frame, 23.5cm by 18.5cm by 37cm, bearing taxidermist’s trade label to interior groundwork lower front left, £220-320

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197 Taxidermy: A Hybrid Duck & Long-tailed Duck, a full mount adult drake hybrid duck, probably cross bred between a Shelduck, Pintail and Redcrested Pochard duck, with head turned back and to the right in preening pose, stood upon a painted faux rock, with attached data label, previously part of the James Harrison Bird Collection, together with a full mount adult drake Canadian Long-tailed Duck, stood upon a rectangular base looking straight ahead, bearing data label to underside, (2) £70-100 62

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198 Skulls/Anatomy: An African Spoonbill Skull (Platalea alba), circa late 20th century, a complete prepared and bleached adult skull with full bill, overall length 24.5cm £80-120 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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199 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus), circa 18801900, attributed to Henry James Burton, 191 Wardour Street, Oxford Street, London, a pair of full mount adults, both mounted upon seaweed covered faux rocks, above pebbled rockwork beneath, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised threeglass display case, 85.5cm by 22.5cm by 64cm, previously part of The James Harrison Collection. £350-450

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200 Taxidermy: A Cased Gannet (Morus bassana), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult in breeding plumage, posed in a crouched low position looking straight ahead, stood upon painted sand groundwork, enclosed within a large perspex five-panel display case, 82.5cm by 28cm by 37cm, bearing data plaque to interior groundwork “Gannet”, previously the property of East Sussex Museum Service. £150-200

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202 Taxidermy: A Cased Guillemot (Uria aalge), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult in breeding plumage with head turning to the left, stood atop a paintred faux rock, above sanded groundwork beneath, enclosed within a perspex five-panel display case, 30.5cm by 30.5cm by 55.5cm, previously the property of - “The Outreach Collection”, Kent County Council £120-180

203 Taxidermy: Two Cased Black-Headed Gulls (Larus ridibundus), by John Cooper & Sons, Radnor St, London, a full mount immature male in first winter plumage with head turning to the right, stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a painted and pebbled rockscape back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 40.5cm by 19.5cm by 35.5cm, together with another identical case containing a full mount adult female, (2). £250-350

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204 Taxidermy: A Cased Lesser Blackbacked Gull (Larus fuscus), modern, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood atop a small piece of driftwood, amidst seaweed, pebbles and shells, set against an oil painted seashore back drop, enclosed within a modern four-glass table display case with grey painted frame, 52.5cm by 29.5cm by 49cm, hand painted seashore back drop by North East artist H.D. Mackay. £150-250

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205 Taxidermy: A Gannet (Morus bassana), modern, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a fine example of a full mount adult in breeding plumage, with head turning to the left, perched atop a large moss encrusted tree root, overall height 68cm £400-600

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207 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), 18601942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist’s, Aberystwyth, Wales, a full mount adult perched upon a typical painted faux rock ledge, overlooking a juvenile full mount below, both mounted amidst a natural setting of grasses and ferns, upon painted faux rockwork beneath, set against a painted graduated pale blue/pink dusk sky back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 68cm by 22cm by 68.5cm. £250-350 65

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Taxidermy: A Common Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult in playful pose, clinging to the underside of a circular branch, mounted upon a soil covered groundwork base, overall height 28cm £300-500

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Taxidermy: A Little Corella Cockatoo (Cacatua sanguinea), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult perched atop a short branch, with right wing and leg outstretched, above a shaped soil covered base below, overall height 41cm £280-380

213 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Stork-Billed Kingfisher & Pied Kingfisher, circa early 20th century, by Edward Gerrard & Sons, Taxidermist & Osteologists, 61 college Place, Camden Town, London, a full mount adult Stork-billed Kingfisher with head slightly raised, perched upon a painted branch, a full mount adult Pied Kingfisher below with wings outspread in flying pose, amidst a natural setting of reeds, grasses and fauna, mounted upon a painted faux rock bolder, set against a watercolour painted graduated dusk sky back drop, enclosed within an octagonal picture frame style wall mounted nine-glass display case, 38cm by 19cm by 50.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, small hand written label to underside glass panel - “Deposited on loan by Capt.

J. Straker 1912”. Previously owned by Capt J. Straker, 3rd Regiment, West Yorkshire Regiment, His Royal Highness Prince of Wales Own Regiment. £500-700

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214 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1922, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning to the left with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 24cm from the wall, 28cm high, bearing ivorine plaque - “Bowfell, 1922”, bearing applied hand written letter to verso - “To Mr & Mrs Wright From J.H Barker as a token and in appreciation of kind friendship, easter 1941”, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso £120-180

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215 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Orange Bishop Weaver Finches (Ploceus aurantius), dated 2008, by Mark Latchford, Taxidermy, a group of three full mounts, an adult male with wings outspread approaching a woven nest site, a Twite below and to the right, all mounted amidst simulated ferns and fauna, set against a green wash painted back drop, enclosed within a four-glass table display case with taped frame, 28.5cm by 12.5cm by 45.5cm, signed and dated to interior lower right £200-300

216 Taxidermy: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, by Colin Dunton Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult buck shoulder mount, looking to the left, from the wall 36cm, height 68cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso.

Provenance: From the Collection at Dunlossit Castle, Isle of Islay £150-200

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Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), circa early 20th century, mounted by A.S. Hutchinson, Taxidermy, 98 London Street, Derby, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched upon a short branch, issuing from grass and moss covered groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a later ebonised period style single-glass table display case, 35cm by 25.5cm by 42cm, hand written data to verso of case - “Mounted by Hutchinson of Derby, 1906, re-cased 2016”. £120-180

219 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), dated 1993, cased by David Astley, Taxidermist, York, a high quality full mount adult perched upon a short dry branch, issuing from an oval oak plaque, set against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging picture frame style fiveglass display case, 39.5cm by 22.5cm by 62cm excluding outer frame.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 622681/01 £250-350

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220 Taxidermy: Burchell’s Zebra Skin (Equus quagga), circa late 20th century, a high quality adult Burchell’s/Plains Zebra flat skin, limbs outstretched, front hoofs attached, flat head, 270cm long, 232cm across forelimbs, 204cm across rear limbs £350-550

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Skins/Hides: A North American Brown Bear Skin Carriage Blanket (Ursus arctos), circa 1920-1930, a prepared and mounted adult Brown Bear skin carriage blanket, backed onto black backing material, with a double blue and red baize scalloped border to either end, the sides with attached brown material flaps, 180cm by 172cm £300-400

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223 Fossils: Trilobite & Mixopterus Fossils, a large natural preserved specimen of a Trilobite fossil, 37cm by 44cm, together with a plaster reproduction of a Mixopterus Kiaeri anthropod fossil, upper silurian, Norway, 40cm by 88cm £100-150

224 Taxidermy: A Common or Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), circa mid-late 20th century, a young adult head mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 43.5cm, height 25cm.

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225 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Buzzard with Grey Squirrel Prey (Buteo buteo), circa 2008, a high quality full mount adult Buzzard with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a short dry tree stump, a Grey squirrel prey underfoot, set amidst a frozen winter scene of frosted grasses and snow covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 76.5cm by 30.5cm by 72.5cm.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 349180/05 £350-450

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226 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Rousette’s Fruit Bat Skeleton, modern, a complete articulated preserved fruit bat skeleton, mounted upon an ebonised back drop with wings outspread, enclosed within an acrylic display case with ebonised base, 39cm by 13.5cm by 23cm £120-180

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227 Taxidermy: A White-throated Bee-eater & European Wryneck (Merops albicollis/Jynx torquilla ), a full mount adult Bee-eater perched upon a short dry branch, above simulated rocks and soil covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon shaped ebonised base, overall height 24.5cm, together with a full mount adult Wryneck perched upon a short dry branch, above simulated rocks and soil covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon shaped ebonised base, overall height 22cm, (2). £120-180

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228 Natural History: A Fossilized Mammoth Tooth (Mammuthus), approx 4000 years old, a preserved fossilized Mammoth tooth, 23.5cm by 9cm by 11cm, £120-180

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229 Taxidermy: A Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult in standing position, overall length 19cm, height 11.5cm, most likely a preserved family pet. £70-100

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230 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Little Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx owenii), by Henry James Burton, 191 Wardour Street, Oxford Street, London, a full mount adult with head lowered in walking pose, mounted upon painted faux rockwork, bird length beak to rear 30.5cm, overall height 25cm, previously removed from a damaged case containing various birds native to New Zealand by Henry James Burton in 1989, Newspaper found within the case groundwork dated to 1884 is attached to the underside of the base. £2,000-3,000

231 Natural History Books: A Group of Books Relating to Taxidermy & Natural History, seven various hardback and paperback book son various taxidermy and natural history including - Drawn From paradise, the discovery, art & natural history of the birds of paradise, David Attenborough & Errol Full, signed by copy both authors, 2012, - A History of Taxidermy: art, science and bad taste, hardback copy, P.A. Morris, 2012, - A History of Taxidermy: art, science and bad taste, paperback copy, P.A. Morris, 2012, - Walter Potter and his Museum of Curious Taxidermy, P.A. Morris, 2008, paperback copy, - The Breathless Zoo, Taxidermy and Cultures of Longing, Rachel Poliquin, 2012, hardback copy, - Taxidermy, Alexis Turner, 2013, signed by author hardback copy, - A Message From Martha, the Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon and it’s relevance today, Mark Avery, 2014, hardback copy, (7). £120-180

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232 Taxidermy: A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 2017, captive bred, a large full mount adult perched atop an old cut fence post, a full mount Oyster catcher prey underfoot, mounted upon a painted faux rock base, overall height 64cm With CITES Article 10 (nontransferable) licence no.

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233 Skins/Hides: A Large North American Buffalo Hide Rug (Bison bison), circa 1970, a large adult Buffalo hide rug of square form, backed onto a black woollen material, with double black and red border, 190cm by 170cm £200-300

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234 Taxidermy: A Harris Hawk X Red-tailed Hawk, circa 21st century, captive bred, a large high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop an old cut fence post, mounted upon a faux rock base, overall height 55.5cm, bearing closed ring to left leg. £250-350

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236 Taxidermy: A Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), circa 21st century, a large high quality full mount adult, perched upon a dry tree root, mounted upon a painted faux rock base, overall height 57cm, The Red-Tailed Hawk is one of three species colloquially known in the USA as the “Chickenhawk”.

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237 Minerals/Fossils: An Amethyst Geode, Ammonite & Orthoceras Nautiloid Cephalopod Fossils, a good quality Amethyst geode cathedral of upright form, 17cm by 10cm by 22cm, a polished Ammonite fossil in rock, 15cm by 11.5cm by 4.5cm, another two raw Ammonite fossil specimens, 11cm and 10cm diameter each, a polished Orthoceras Nautiloid Cephalopod specimen of three specimens in rock, 23cm by 15cm by 6.5cm, another two smaller polished loose specimens, 14.5cm by 5.5cm, and 14.5cm by 3.5cm, (qty). £80-120

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238 Taxidermy: A Pair of European Golden Orioles (Oriolus oriolus), circa 21st century, a high quality pair of full mount adults, male and female, each perched upon a small dry branch, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, set above soil covered groundwork below, overall height 28cm £200-300

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239 Taxidermy: A Table Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 1922-1930, by Rowland Ward Ltd, Taxidermy, 167 Piccadilly, London, a high quality large full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, stood atop a large painted faux rock, above soil and heather covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case, 40.5cm by 29.5cm by 51cm, bearing trade mark ivorine button to interior groundwork lower left, full taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside. £1,000-1,500

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240 Taxidermy: A Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis), circa 2008, Alberta, Canada, a superb quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, mounted in preparation for a groundwork base, overall length 86cm, height 70cm, mounted upon a plywood base, including CITES import paperwork. £600-800

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241 Taxidermy: A Pair of Wryneck’s & Spotted Nutcracker, circa 21st century, a pair full mount adult Wrynecks, each perched upon a short dry stump, above soil covered groundwork, mounted upon a rectangular base, overall height 27.5cm, together with a full mount adult Spotted Nutcracker, with head turning slightly to the right, perched upon a small dry branch, mounted upon a painted faux rock base, overall height 25.5cm, (2). £150-200

243 Taxidermy: The Anthropomorphic Distinguished Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), modern, a full mount adult perched upon one leg with a ball mounted cane under foot, wearing a top hat and miniature monocle on chain, perched upon an ebonised and turned pedestal base, overall height 45.5cm £150-250

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242 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Little Bitterns (Ixobrychus minutus), circa 21st century, a high quality pair of full mounts adults, the male perched upon a dry branch overlooking the female standing within a shallow pool of water, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and reeds, set upon soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a five-glass lead framed table display case, with wooden rectangular base, 46.5cm by 31cm by 42.5cm. £220-320

244 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Tropical Bird Diorama, by James Gardner, Bird & Animal Preserver, 29, Late 426 Oxford Street, London, (1844-1917), a diverse display of various tropical birds to include - two Guinea Turaco’s, Purplecrested Turaco, Pied Kingfisher, Little Bee-eater, Senegal Coucal, Whitefronted Bee-eater, Hoopoe, Bearded Woodpecker, two Striped Kingfishers, and an immature Red-faced Mousebird, all perched on and around centrally positioned branches, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and fauna, set upon painted faux rockwork, mounted upon the original ebonised oval dome base, (dome lacking), 68cm by 33cm by 74cm overall, bearing full paper trade label to rear groundwork. £500-800

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246 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa 1975-1994, a set of adult bull Cape Greater Kudu horns on cut upper skull, adult male Black Wildebeest horns on cut upper skull, adult male Cape Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, adult male Cokes Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, and a set of adult male Gemsbok Oryx horns on cut upper skull, all mounted upon ebonised shaped shields, (5). - Subject to 5% import duty £250-350

247 Taxidermy: A Pair of European Barn Owls (Tito alba), dated 2022, by Dave Hornbrook, Taxidermy, Guisborough, a superb high quality pair of full mount adults, male and female, one mounted above the other upon dry tree stumps, a train of faux ivy to one side, above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large period circular glass dome, supported on the original base, diameter 31.5cm, overall height 79cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no’s - 621107/01 - 621107/02 £700-900

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248 Taxidermy: European Hare (Lepus europaeus), modern, a high quality adult neck mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 20.5cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield. £120-180

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250 Taxidermy: A North American Fisher (Pekania pennanti), circa 2008, a superb quality large adult male with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon a tree branch, mounted upon a frosted soil covered wall hanging display, from the wall 38cm, overall height 93cm, Despite the name “fisher”, the animal is not known to eat fish. The name is instead related to the word “fitch”, meaning a European Polecat (Mustela putorius) or pelt thereof, due to the resemblance to that animal. The name comes from colonial Dutch equivalent fisse or visse. In the French language, the pelt of a polecat is also called fiche or fichet. Alternatively, Dr. James DeKay, as reported by John James Audubon and John Bachman, claimed the name “fisher” may have been attributed to the animal’s “singular fondness for the fish used to bait traps”, although this may have been local lore. £300-400

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251 Taxidermy: A Canadian Pine Marten & Beech Marten, circa early 21st century, a high quality full mount adult Beech marten in recumbent position upon a wall mounted log, together with a full mount adult Pine marten stood upon a frosted wall mounted log, (2). £120-180

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252 Taxidermy: A Wolverine (Gulo gulo), circa 21st century, a superb high quality full mount adult in walking pose, with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon frosted soil groundwork, mounted upon a rectangular ebonised base, nose to tail 78cm, overall height 50cm £800-1,200

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254 Taxidermy: A Roebuck Shoulder Mount (Capreolus capreolus), modern,

by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality adult buck shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 33cm, overall height 59.5cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso. £180-280

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255 Antlers/Horns: A Group of Four Medal Class European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, a large set of Medal Class abnormal antlers on cut frontlet, right antler 28cm, left antler 28.5cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, a set of large adult Medal Class antlers on cut frontlet, right antler 25cm, left antler 25cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, a set of large Medal Class abnormal antlers on upper skull, right antler 23cm, left antler 22cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, a large set of abnormal antlers on cut skull cap, right antler 19.5cm, left antler 20.5cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, (4). £120-180

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Melanistic Pheasants & Swinhoes Pheasant, circa early 20th century, attributed to the Norfolk/Suffolk School of Taxidermy, a pair of adult Melanistic pheasant cockbirds stood upon sanded groundwork, an adult Swinhoes pheasant cockbird stood behind upon a painted faux tree stump, amidst ferns, dry grasses and fauna, set against a sky blue painted back drop, enclosed within a large typical ebonised single-glass display case, 85.5cm by 29.5cm by 80cm £150-250

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257 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Tawny Owl Chick (Strix aluco), circa 1880-1900, a full mount Tawny owl chick with head turning to the right, with remaining downy plumage, perched atop a small painted branch, mounted upon a square wooden base, overall height 33cm. £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Rare European Wild Hamster (Cricetus cricetus), circa early 20th century, a rare and interesting full mount adult Wild Hamster, prepared to show the external body from the front, the reverse side exposing the internal skeleton of the animal, including an inflated food pouch to show the characteristics of the hamster, enclosed within a five-glass rectangular table display case, 25.5cm by 11.5cm by 14cm, bearing small label interior Fr. Dusek. £300-400

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259 Taxidermy: A Greater Rhea Chick (Rhea americana), modern, by Kelly Lovitt, Wildlife Studios, Burley, New Forest, a full mount juvenile with both wings raised, mounted upon a turned ebonised pedestal base, overall height 103cm, overall bird height 53cm £300-400

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260 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Wrynecks (Jynx torquilla), dated 1880, by George Ryde, Preserver and Stuffer of Birds and Animals, Fairfield Hill, Leatherhead, Surrey, a pair of full mount adults, both perched upon a centrally mounted small branch, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, moss and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a scumbled pine three-glass table display case, 36.5cm by 9.5cm by 31cm, bearing full paper trade label to verso. £150-200

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264 Natural History: A Mammoth Pelvis Bone (†Mammuthus), approx 10 thousand years old, a large Mammoth pelvis bone, 59cm by 56cm by 59cm, mounted upon a tree trunk base, overall height 73cm £300-400

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265 Taxidermy: A Pair of Edwardian Cased Piebald Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), dated 1907, by A.S. Hutchinson, Taxidermy, 98 London Street, Derby, a pair of full mount adults, the male stood upon typical painted faux rockwork, the female below with head lowered in feeding pose, both amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a graduated watercolour painted dusk sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 91cm by 26cm by 64.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade to interior lower right, applied brass plaque upon oak mount to front glass lower left - “Shot by His Majesty King Edward VII on the Occasion of his last visit to Chatsworth, January 1907”. £350-550

266 Taxidermy: A Cased Fictional Magpie Toucan, modern, a full mount fictional composed Magpie Toucan cross breed, with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a short dry tree stump, above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, 34cm by 21.5cm by 48cm £180-280

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267 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Recreation of a New Zealand Kiwi Skeleton, modern, a complete skeletal recreation of an adult New Zealand Kiwi, posed with head slightly lowered, stood upon an ebonised interior floor, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 61cm by 23.5cm by 39.5cm, cast from an original mount produced by Edward Gerrard. £500-700

268 Taxidermy: A Cased Polecat (Mustela putorius), dated 2007, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood upon a dry cut log, amidst a natural setting of reeds and grasses, set against a graduated pale blue/grey painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 60cm by 23cm by 41.5cm, hand written data to verso. £150-200

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Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa 2016, an adult shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, ears raised in alert position, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 17cm from the wall, 33cm high, this hare was caught with a falconers Golden Eagle at Gleneagles Scotland during a flying display, December 2016. £150-250

Taxidermy: A Pair of Edwardian Cased European Kingfishers (Alcedo athis), dated 1901, preserved by T. Taylor, Hampton Hill, Richmond Upon Thames, London, a pair of full mount adults, one in flying pose above the other below perched upon a painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, set against an oil painted riverbank setting, enclosed within period picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 34.5cm by 7.5cm by 23cm excluding outer frame, taxidermist’s small paper trade label to verso. £150-250

271 Taxidermy: A Victorian Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 18801900, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched upon moss and lichen covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns and tall dry grasses, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, with original ebonised base, raised upon four squat feet, original velvet dust cover still attached, 27cm by 15cm by 44cm overall £120-180

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272 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of British Garden Birds, circa 1880-1900, a superb diorama of twenty various British garden birds including - Hawfinch, Crossbill, Goldfinches, House Sparrow, Bullfinches, Greenfinches, male and female Redpoll, Chaffinch, Tree Sparrow, Brambling, Yellowhammer, etc, all mounted upon and around a centrally positioned branch, above dry grasses and lichen covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome with original rosewood veneered base, raised upon four squat feet, 38cm by 20cm by 65cm, each bird bearing an identification number to a key, sadly long lost. £600-800 www.tennants.co.uk

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Taxidermy: A Cased Ural Owl (Strix uralensis), captive bred, circa 2021, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, a superb quality full mount adult female in resting pose, perched atop an old dry tree stump, set within a winter scene above snow covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large high quality lead framed five-glass table display, raised upon an ebonised base, 39cm by 31cm by 84.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s ivorine circular trade plaque to case side.

Taxidermy: A Baby Cotton-Eared Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus), a small full mount baby Cotton-eared Marmoset monkey with head turning to the right, clinging to a small branch, mounted above an oval ebonised base, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, 23cm by 15cm by 36cm £500-700

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 621812/01 £1,500-2,500

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275 Taxidermy: A Cased Domestic White Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), circa early 20th century, by Thomas Jefferies, King Street, Carmarthen, Wales, a full mount adult White Rabbit stood with ears raised in alert position, mounted upon a painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted pale blue sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised threeglass display case with gilded border, 46cm by 17.5cm by 44.5cm. £200-300

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276 Taxidermy: A European Hare (Lepus europaeus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality full mount adult in seated pose with left foot raised, sat upon a cut log, overall height 58cm £150-200

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277 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of European Jays (Garrulus glandarius), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, one perched upon a small tree stump above the second below standing upon painted groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, set against a white painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 46.5cm by 17.5cm by 43cm. £80-120

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278 Taxidermy: A Large Loggerhead Sea Turtle Head Mount (Caretta caretta), circa early 20th century, attributed to Rowland Ward Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, a superb large adult Loggerhead turtle head mount looking straight ahead, glass eyes, from the wall 29cm, height 46cm overall, head size 27cm 18cm by 19cm, mounted upon a modern shaped oak shield, bearing later brass plaque - “The Colonel”, previously the property of a publican who displayed the Turtle within a number of their public houses, including “The Bramshill Hunt” Arborfield, Berkshire, “The Dun Cow”, Dunston, Gateshead, “The Fusilier”, Forest Hall, Newcastle. £800-1,200

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279 Taxidermy: Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus), dated 1991, Avonvogie, Isle of Islay, Scotland, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult Monarch Red Deer stag shoulder mount, with head turning very slightly to the right, 16 points (8+8), widest span 76cm, from the wall 76cm, height 124cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing oval ivorine plaque - P.L.M.S, Avenvogie Marauders, 11.9.91, 17st 3lbs.

Provenance: From the Collection at Dunlossit Castle, Isle of Islay £700-900

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280 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Pair of Bantam Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, cockerel and hen bird facing each other, mounted upon painted soil groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case with gilded internal border, 49.5cm by 19cm by 43cm £120-180

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281 Taxidermy: Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), captive bred, modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, Nth Yks, a superb high quality full mount adult cockbird with head turning to the right, tail hanging below, mounted upon a twisted dry tree branch, issuing from painted faux groundwork upon a square ebonised base, overall height 206cm £1,000-1,500

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282 Anthropomorphic Taxidermy: A Pair of Boxing March Hares (Lepus europaeus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality pair of full mount adult males, both upon hind legs in mid-battle, one wearing a pair of miniature boxing gloves, mounted upon a dry wooden log, width 77cm, overall height 80cm £300-400

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283 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa 1975, Namibia, South Africa, two sets of adult male Gemsbok Oryx horns on cut upper skulls, together with a large set of adult male Cape Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, all mounted upon matching ebonised shields, (3). Subject to 5% import duty £150-250

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284 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Southern Tamandua Anteater Skeleton (Tamandua tetradactyla), 21st century, a complete natural skeletal reconstruction of an adult Southern Tamandua anteater, looking straight ahead in walking pose, the entire skeleton supported upon three brass posts, mounted upon an ebonised base, enclosed beneath a large five-glass table display case, 115cm by 20.5cm by 40.5cm.

The Southern tamandua, also called the collared anteater or lesser anteater, is a species of anteater from South America and Trinidad in the Caribbean, it is a solitary animal found in many habitats, from mature to highly disturbed secondary forests and arid savannas. It feeds on ants, termites, and bees, its very strong foreclaws can be used to break insect nests or to defend itself. £1,800-2,500

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285 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix), circa early-mid 20th century, a pair of good quality full mount adult cockbirds, both mounted upon painted faux rockwork, amidst heather, ferns and gorse, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 79cm by 33cm by 59cm £200-300

286 Taxidermy: A Pair of Tawny Owls (Tito alba), dated 2021, by Dave Hornbrook, Taxidermy, Guisborough, a superb high quality pair of full mount adults, male and female, mounted above one another upon an ash tree stump, above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large period circular glass dome, supported on the original base, diameter 29cm, overall height 83cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no’s - 621106/01 621106/02 £550-750 286 www.tennants.co.uk

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287 Taxidermy: A Cased Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), dated 2007, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a superb quality full mount adult cockbird, perched upon a dry tree branch with head turning slightly to the left, mounted upon painted soil groundwork, amidst a natural setting of dry ferns, grass and fauna, set against a printed woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 55cm by 28cm by 82cm, signed and dated to verso of case. £300-400

288 Taxidermy: A Kodiak Brown Bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi), circa 1917, by Rowland Ward “The Jungle”, 167 Piccadilly, London, a young full mount Kodiak Brown bear, looking straight ahead with mouth agape, in upright position with front paws raised and outstretched, mounted upon a painted faux rock base with attached wheels, bear height 159cm, overall height 176cm, bearing rare partial paper trade label to groundwork lower left side.

Originally purchased by the vendors family at the Christie’s auction of The Papalios Family Collection of Natural History and Sporting Trophies, October 12th 1983, Lot 18, catalogued as Kodiak Bear. £3,000-4,000

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289 Taxidermy: A Cased Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), circa 1922-1930, by Rowland Ward, Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, a superb quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched upon a cut tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fallen leaves, above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with green painted taped frame, 53cm by 35.5cm by 66.5cm, a trade mark ivorine button to groundwork lower left, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside. £2,000-3,000

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Taxidermy: A Cased Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix), circa early-mid 20th century, a high quality full mount adult cockbird with head turning to the right, stood upon painted rockwork, amidst a moorland scene of heather and gorse, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 55cm by 25cm by 45cm £150-250

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292 Taxidermy: A European Hare (Lepus europaeus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality full mount adult in running pose, mounted upon a dry cut log base, length 69cm, overall height 42.5cm £150-200

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Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1926, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning to the right with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 23cm from the wall, 30cm high, bearing ivorine plaque - “Rufford, Oct 2nd 1926, F.M.B”, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso. £150-200

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295 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa 1982-1985, a set of adult bull Cape Greater Kudu horns on cut upper skull, male and female Blue Wildebeest horns on cut upper skulls, a set of adult male Black Wildebeest horns on cut upper skull, and a set of adult male Cape Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, all mounted upon ebonised shaped shields, (5). Subject to 5% import duty £250-350

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296 Taxidermy: A Full Mount Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality full mount adult male with head turning to the right, with front paws resting upon a cut tree stump, mounted upon a large split log base, width 77cm, overall height 95cm. £250-350

297 Taxidermy: A Cased European Stone-Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus), dated 1907, Norfolk, a full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon pebble, grit and soil covered groundwork, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 41cm by 13.5cm by 41.5cm, bearing hand written data to verso - “Shot by Alfred Brisco, at Thetford, Norfolk, Dec 07 “, together with a cased Willow Grouse, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, stood upon painted faux groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns and gorse, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 37.5cm by 22.5cm by 33.5cm, (2). £100-150 www.tennants.co.uk

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299 Animal Furniture: A Late Victorian Horn Mounted Coat Rack, a shaped oak wall bracket fitted with six African Kob horns mounted in upright position, with five additional applied metal coat hooks, width 104cm, height 20.5cm, from the wall 33cm £200-300

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298 Taxidermy: A Parma Wallaby (Notamacropus parma), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult, in seated position with head turning to the left, mounted upon a blonde oak base, overall height 35.5cm £300-400

300 Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris campestris), circa late 20th century, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 10.5cm, left horn 10cm, tip to tip 7cm, 24cm from the wall, 37.5cm high £100-150

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301 Taxidermy: White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), circa early 20th century, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, 10 points (5+5), widest span 44.5cm, from the wall 60cm, overall height 73cm, mounted upon a shaped wooden shield £120-180

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302 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Rough-legged Buzzards (Buteo lagopus), dated 1888, mounted by Joseph Cullingford, Durham, a pair of full mount adults, the female perched above the male upon a white painted plinth, both set within a white painted interior, enclosed within a large period ebonised singleglass display case, 76.5cm by 33cm by 84cm, bearing hand written text to interior floor “Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) Pontoppidan 1763”, bearing later signature to upper left interior side - “Cullingford 1888”.

This particular case was purchased along with many others by renowned artist Mr Ray Ching, at Sotheby’s auction July 09th, 1968, a collection of 100 Lots mainly mounted by Joseph Cullingford of Durham, the majority from Ushaw College, Durham, a Roman Catholic seminary, although there were some private contributions included. Mr Ching purchased this case as a trio of Buzzard cases

by Cullingford within Lot 54, the interior was re-painted at a later date, the data inscripition within this case is by the hand of Mr Ray Ching. £600-800

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303 Taxidermy: Southern Common Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 55cm, height 85cm £150-250

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305 Taxidermy: European Fallow Deer (Dama dama), dated 1978, by Jack Crewdson, Taxidermist, Darwen, Lancashire, an adult Fallowbuck looking straight ahead, widest span 53cm, from the wall 49cm, height 98cm, mounted upon a polished shaped shield, with applied plaque “Shot Meaton, Wyre Forest, Sept 1978, G.R.E, Wheeler”, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso £150-250

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306 Display Cases: A Pair of Convex Framed Display Cases, circa early 20th century, a pair of wall hanging bubble display cases, with gilt slips and convex glass, 38cm by 4cm by 59cm, ideal for entomology or hummingbird displays, (2) £80-120

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307 Animal Furniture: A European Wild Boar Trotter Mounted Coat Rack (Sus scrofa), circa early 20th century, a shaped oak wall bracket fitted with four large adult trotters in upright position, max width 77cm, height 21cm, together with a pair of Deer slot mounted coat hooks, each in upright position with applied additional brass coat hooks, width 15cm, height 24cm each, (3). £150-200

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Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1920-1930, by Army & Navy C.S. Ltd, No 8 Naturalist Deprt, 105 Victoria St, London, a good quality young adult flat skin rug with limbs outstretched, backed onto typical hessian backing material with dark blue felt scalloped edge, 194cm long, 121cm across the fore limbs, bearing attached taxidermist’s silk trade label to verso. £400-600

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309 Taxidermy: Ellipsen Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), circa late 20th century, South Africa,

by Trophäendienste Taxidermy & Curios, Kappsfarm, Namibia, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 66cm, left horn 69.5cm, tip to tip 40cm, from the wall 77cm, height 142cm £250-350

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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Duck-billed Platypus Skeleton (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), circa early 20th century, a complete natural skeletal reconstruction of an adult Duck-billed platypus in standing pose looking straight ahead, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, enclosed beneath a five-glass table display case, 38.5cm by 16.5cm by 19cm overall.

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311 Taxidermy: White Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), modern, South Africa, a high quality unusual light coloured shoulder mount with head turning to the right, 50cm from the wall, 95cm high £180-280

312 Skulls/Anatomy: Homo Erectus Smilodon, modern, by Peter Wallin, Incredible Earth Creations, North Yorkshire, a fantastical creation of a Smilodon Human skull, a resin formed human skull with large canine teeth to simulate a Smilodon or Sabre Tooth Tiger appearance, enclosed beneath a large modern circular glass dome upon an ebonised base, diameter ??cm, overall height £250-350

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Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), modern, South Africa, a high quality large adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 73cm, height 131cm £220-320

Provenance:- Shot by Captain Roe whilst serving with the British Army in the Himalayas in the 1920’s £500-700

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315 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Pair of Western Horned Tragopans (Tragopan melanocephalus ), circa 1856-1888, by W. H. Vingoe, Naturalist, Penzance, Cornwall, a pair of full mount adults, the male perched upon a lichen encrusted tree stump with head turning slightly to the left, the female in crouched position below, mounted upon grit covered groundwork, set against a pale pink painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 80cm by 24cm by 55cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior upper panel. £300-400

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316 Taxidermy: A Victorian Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator), circa 1860-1900, an early example of a full mount adult male Trumpeter hornbill, stood atop a painted faux tree stump, above soil and moss covered groundwork below, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome with original mahogany veneered base, raised upon four squat feet, 43cm by 17.5cm by 60cm overall £450-650

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317 Taxidermy: A Victorian Diorama of American Birds, circa 1870-1900, a diorama of five birds native to the Americas, mounted amidst a natural setting upon a centrally positioned branch, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome, with original ebonised base, raised upon four bun feet, diameter 31cm by 21cm by 60cm overall. £150-200

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318 Entomology: A Collection of World Butterflies, a varied collection of approximately one hundred and forty eight World Butterfly specimens, including Swordtails, Birdwings, etc, all pinned within glass protected drawers, enclosed within a pitch pine five drawer collector’s chest, 37cm by 34cm by 40.5cm £100-150

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319 Entomology: A Display of Nine Tropical Butterflies, modern, a colourful display of nine tropical butterflies, all mounted with wings open, enclosed beneath a modern oval glass dome, upon mahogany base, 20cm by 11cm by 37cm overall £150-250 www.tennants.co.uk

320 Entomology: A Collection of World Butterflies, Moths and Insects, circa mid-late 20th century, a large collection of approximately five hundred and nineteen various Butterflies, Moths, and Insects, the majority with attached data labels, mainly African, Asian, & European, all pinned within glass covered drawers, enclosed within a fourteen drawer pine collector’s chest, 51cm by 39.5cm by 88.5cm £350-450

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Entomology: Five Glazed Entomology Drawers, circa early 20th century, five various sized glazed entomology storage drawers, two 40cm by 6cm by 50cm, three - 30cm by 6cm by 40.5cm, (5). £50-70

323 Entomology: A Group Six Framed Displays of Tropical Butterflies, modern, a display of two mounted large Bird Wing butterflies, enclosed within a hinged glazed entomology box, 19.5cm by 5.5cm by 26cm, a display of four colourful tropical butterflies, enclosed within a glazed entomology box, 20.5cm by 5.5cm by 15cm, together with four separately framed tropical butterflies, enclosed within glazed oak frames, the smallest 15.5cm by 10cm, the largest 18cm by 15.5cm, (6). £80-120

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324 Entomology: A Display of Seven Swallowtail Butterflies, modern, a layered display of nine complete Swallowtail Butterfly specimens, all mounted centrally beneath a modern circular glass dome, upon a mahogany base, diameter 13cm, overall height 25cm £120-180

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325 Entomology: A Collection of European & World Butterflies & Moths, circa late Victorian - early 20th century, a large collection of over one thousand one hundred various European Butterflies, Moths, and World Tropical Butterflies, including Swallowtails, Birdwings, Atlas and Deaths Head moths, Glasswings, Black-veined Whites, Fritillaries, etc, all mounted within glazed drawers, contained within a good quality mahogany twelve drawer collectors cabinet with glazed door, 46.5cm by 41.5cm by 86cm £600-800

326 Entomology: A Collection of Arachnids, Praying Mantis & Stick Insects, a framed Redknee Mexican Tarantula (reconstructed shed skin), a framed Sri Lankan Ornamental Spider (reconstructed shed skin), a framed large Devil’s Flower Praying Mantis - adult female, together with a pair of framed Peruvian Fern Stick Insects, male and female, all mounted upon a plain back drops, enclosed within identical wall hanging picture frames, 22cm by 22cm, (4). £120-180 326 www.tennants.co.uk

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327 Entomology: Two Framed Displays of Tropical Butterflies, modern, by Deyrolle, Paris, a colourful display of twenty one various tropical butterflies, all pinned with wings displayed, enclosed within a typical glazed entomology box, 39cm by 5.5cm by 26cm, bearing Deyrolle trade label to verso, together with a display of six colourful swallow tail butterflies, all pinned with wings displayed, enclosed within an oak framed Watkins & Doncaster entomology box, 35.5cm by 5.5cm by 25.5cm, (not preserved and mounted by Deyrolle), (2).

Deyrolle was established in 1831 by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle who was succeeded by his son Achille. Deyrolle is a reference in the field of taxidermy, various birds beasts and mammals from all over the world can be found at Deyrolle with only a few exceptions, no animal was killed to be mounted: the non-domestic species were sourced from zoos and parks where they died from illness or old age. They are traceable and protected species all conform to CITES regulations £150-200

329 Entomology/Natural History: A Late Victorian Entomology / Collectors Cabinet, by James Gardner, Naturalist’s, 52 High Holburn & 292 Oxford Street, London, a high quality entomology / collectors cabinet, the fitted interior with fourteen various depth drawers, each with a glass protector, enclosed within a mahogany single door cabinet, 49cm by 33cm by 115cm, bearing James Garder trade label to door interior. £600-800

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330 Natural History: A Large Collection of Replica World Birds Eggs, by the Emerald Egg Collection Ltd, a collection of one hundred and eighteen high quality replica World Birds eggs, the majority within their original trade boxes, including birds of prey, wading and estuary birds, common garden birds, sea birds etc, together with an additional smaller collection of twenty five hand painted plaster examples, (qty). £600-800

331 Skulls/Anatomy: A Collection of Various European Bird Skulls, circa early 20th century, a collection of thirty three European Bird skulls to include - Great Tit, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow, Bullfinch, Pied Wagtail, Blackbird, Songthrush, Robin, Redwing, Razorbill, Guillemot, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Crow, Pigeon, Shoveler Duck, Turnstone, Oyster Catcher, Herring Gull, Common Gull, Black-backed Gull, Kittiwake, Turkey, Domestic Fowl, Heron, Whooper Swan, gannet, and two unknown species, house within an ebonised glazed hinged box, 37cm by 14.5cm by 45cm £120-180

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332 Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, fifty one sets of good sized adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon similar blonde oak shields, in two boxes (51) - Subject to 5% import duty £200-300

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333 Taxidermy: A European Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), modern, a high quality adult Red fox mask looking straight ahead with mouth agape and ears laid back, from the wall 24cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield. £120-180

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334 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), by W.A. Macleay, Taxidermy, Inverness, a full mount adult female with wings outstretched, a Grey Partridge prey underfoot, perched atop a painted faux rock bolder, amidst a natural setting of ferns and fauna, set against a graduated painted sky backdrop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised five-glass display case, 71cm by 28cm by 52.5cm, signed to interior lower left F. Rodgers, Nottingham. £350-450

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335 Taxidermy: A Common Genet (Genetta genetta), modern, South Africa, a high quality full mount adult with head looking to the left, sat upon a dry branch mounted upon an octagonal shaped base, overall height 75cm. £300-400

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336 Taxidermy: Temminck’s Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii), modern, captive bred, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a high quality full mount adult cockbird, perched atop a small dry tree stump with head turning to the right, above soil covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon an oval oak base, overall height 49cm £200-300

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337 Taxidermy: A Common Swift (Apus apus), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult with wings outstretched and beak agape, pinned within a white glazed Watkins & Doncaster display box, 35.5cm by 5.5cm by 25.5cm £80-120

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338 Taxidermy: A Garden Mole & Mouse, modern, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a full mount adult common garden Mole in standing position, wearing a pair of spectacles and walking cane in hand, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 18cm, together with a full mount Woodmouse perched upon a small stump, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 18cm, (2). £100-150

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339 Taxidermy: A Black Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), circa 2019, captive bred, a large high quality full mount adult female, stood perched atop a large painted faux rock looking straight ahead, overall height 56cm, bearing closed rings to right and left legs.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 594670/02 £500-700

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340 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Tawny Owls (Strix aluco), circa 1880-1900, a cased pair of full mount adults, both perched upon a painted faux tree trunk root, above painted a pebble covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, set against a graduated blue / yellow painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 64cm by 25.5cm by 57cm £250-350

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341 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Re-creation of an Extinct Great Auk Skeleton (†Pinguinus impennis), modern, a complete skeletal recreation of an adult Great Auk, posed in sitting position looking straight ahead, upon an ebonised interior floor, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 54cm by 22cm by 59.5cm, bearing ivorine plaque to interior base - Great Auk, Alca impennis, Extinct 1844, this example was created using various donor bones and skeletal remains, including the skull cast from an example in a private collection in California. £1,500-2,500

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344 Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), dated to 1934, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Taxidermist’s, Mysore, India, no.19939, a high quality large adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, glass eyes, limbs outstretched, backed on to typical Van Ingen & Van Ingen canvas backing, with black felt scalloped border, nose to tail 245cm, 158cm wide across forelimbs, Van Ingen Van Ingen care label to verso, stencilled number - 19939 to canvas verso.

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345 Skulls/Anatomy: An Interesting Collection of Skulls & Preserved Specimens, a collection of various skulls to include Lamb, Sheep, Mink, Hare, Rabbit, domesticated Dog and Cat, Fox, Crow, Impala upper skull cap with horn cores, Blue Wildebeest horns on cut skull cap, Roebuck antlers on upper skull, Cow horns on cut skull cap, preserved and mummified specimens to include - a Deer fawn in preservative fluid, a preserved two headed Lizard, a preserved Lizard leg, three mummified Deer fawns in a glass jar, a dried Mouse specimen in a glass jar, together with a complete plaster Human Skull, and a medical Human Skull (incomplete / damaged/ repaired), (qty). £150-250

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346 Skulls/Anatomy: Southern Giraffe Skull (Giraffa giraffa), circa late 20th century, a large adult full upper skull, length 74cm, height 41.5cm £250-350

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347 Skeleton/Anatomy: A Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Skeleton (Canis lupus familiaris), circa mid-late 20th century, a complete large adult Rhodesian Ridgeback dog skeleton, positioned looking straight ahead, with two supporting metal rods, length 117cm, overall height 68cm, mounted upon a pine plank base, previously a veterinary teaching study skeleton. £350-450

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348 Taxidermy: A Garden Mole & Mouse, modern, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a full mount adult common garden Mole in standing position, wearing a pair of spectacles, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 18cm, together with a full mount Woodmouse perched upon a small stump, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 18cm, (2). £100-150 348

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349 Antlers/Horns: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, four sets of large adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching pedestal wall mounted shields, (4), - Subject to 5% import duty £150-250

350 Natural History/Fossils: A Collection of Fossilized Dinosaur Teeth & Natural History Items, two framed fossilized Spinosaurus Dinosaur Teeth, a small fossilized marine Mosasaurus Anceps Tooth, two small fossilized Shark Teeth, a fossilized Alligator Tooth, a Cultured Pearl in a glass vile, a preserved Centipede in a glass vile, a preserved Beetle in a glass vile, a framed collection of fourteen Neolithic Stone Points (arrow heads), Niger, West Africa, enclosed within a glazed ebonized frame, 18cm by 4cm by 20.5cm, including a cast replica of an Elephant Bird skull, by Bone Clones, USA, length 30.5cm, height 11cm, width 13cm, (qty) £150-200 350 116

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351 Natural History/Fossils: A Woolly Rhinoceros Skull (†Coelodonta antiquitatis), Late Pleistocene era, Russia, a large adult Woolly Rhinoceros complete skull, including lower jaw, overall length 85.5cm, overall height 45cm Woolly Rhinoceros remains have been known long before the species was described, and were the basis for some mythical creatures. Native peoples of Siberia believed their horns were the claws of giant birds. One of the earliest scientific descriptions of an ancient rhinoceros species was made in 1769, when the naturalist Peter Simon Pallas wrote a report on his expeditions to Siberia where he found a skull and two horns in the permafrost. The Woolly Rhinoceros had a similar life history to modern rhinos. Studies on milk teeth show that individuals developed similarly to both the white and black rhinoceros. The two teats in the female suggest that she raised one calf, or more rarely two, every two to three years. If similar to modern rhinos, calves lived with their mother for around three years before searching for their own individual territory, reaching sexual maturity within five years. Woolly rhinoceroses could reach around 40 years of age, like their modern relatives. With their massive horns and size, adults had few predators, but young individuals could be attacked by animals such as Hyenas and Cave Lions. A skull was found with trauma indicating an attack from a feline, but the animal survived to adulthood. £4,500-5,500

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352 Taxidermy: An Unusual Chocolate Brown South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, South Africa, a high quality chocolate brown coloured adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 43cm from the wall, 66cm high £150-200

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Taxidermy: A Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1880-1900, a diorama of nine various tropical birds, all mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, brush and fauna, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome with original ebonised base, 40cm by 24.5cm by 43cm overall £150-200

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355 Taxidermy: A Gharial Crocodile Head Mount Console (Gavialis gangeticus), circa late 19th/early 20th century, a mounted juvenile head as a small console table, with shaped hardwood shelf top, 28cm long, 19cm wide, 10cm deep approx, actual head mount size - length 26cm, max width of head 7cm, depth 4cm. £250-350

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356 Minerals: Pyrite Cubes in Matrix Specimen, from Navajun, la Rioja, Spain, a high quality specimen of Pyrite cubes in Matrix, 19cm by 16cm by 13cm approximately, another smaller specimen also in Matrix, 10.5cm by 7cm by 4.5cm approximately, together with a small collection of seven other loose clusters of intergrown multiple Pyrite crystals of varying sizes, (qty) £100-150

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357 Taxidermy: A Very Rare Albino Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult sat atop a small cut tree stump in upright position, above moss and soil groundwork, mounted upon a oak rectangular base, overall height 31cm. While grey squirrels with a genetic trait known as leucism, which turns their fur a milky-white colour, are very rare, pure albinos are seen even less frequently, with an incidence of one in a million animals, what points to this grey squirrel being pure albino is its distinctive red eyes. A leucistic squirrel would have dark brown ones. £120-180

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358 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a collection of fifteen various tropical birds, comprising - Scarlet-chested parrot, Barred Antshrike, Green-tailed Jacamar, Crimson-hooded Manakin, Pied-water Tyrant, Long-tailed Paradise Whydah, Silver-beaked Tanager, Blue Dacnis, Plovercrest Hummingbird, Green-breasted Mango, Scarlet Tanager, female Blue Dacnis, etc, all mounted upon a centrally mounted branch, set above lichen and soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a period circular glass dome, upon an oval ebonised base, diameter 25cm, 55cm overall including base £250-350

359 Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), attributed to A.S. Hutchinson, Taxidermy, 98 London Street, Derby, a high quality full mount adult cockbird, with head turning slightly to the left, stood amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and fauna, mounted upon painted faux rockwork, set against a graduated blue / yellow painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 82cm by 27.5cm by 61cm £150-200

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360 Skeletons: A Re-Creation of a Dodo Skeleton (†Raphus cucullatus), modern, a complete skeletal re-creation of an adult full mount Dodo, in standing position looking straight ahead, mounted within a large fiveglass table display case with ebonised base, 66cm by 38.5cm by 79cm, the skeletal bones were cast from actual bones collected by George Clarke from the Mare aux Songes, Mauritius during the 1860’s. £3,500-4,500

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361 Taxidermy: A Snowy Egret Firescreen (Egretta thula), circa 1900, a pair of full mounts suspended by the neck, set against a woven thread back drop of feathers, flower heads and fauna, enclosed within a typical period ebonised glazed firescreen, 70cm by 107.5cm £500-700

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362 Taxidermy: A Baby Armadillo Under Dome, modern, a preserved and mounted baby Armadillo, full mount in curled sleeping pose, mounted above a circular ebonised base, enclosed beneath a modern perspex dome, diameter 10cm, overall height 19cm £300-400

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363 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Golden Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult male, with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon soil covered groundwork, amidst tall natural grasses, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a large ebonised three-glass display case, 76cm 25.5cm 102.5cm, £1,000-1,500

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364 Taxidermy: A Rare Cased Pair of European Red Fox Cubs (Vulpes vulpes), 1860-1942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist’s, Aberystwyth, Wales, a pair of full mount fox cubs mounted upon a trade mark painted rock ledge, one cub with a small rabbit prey under foot, the second laid upon the ledge above, amidst a natural setting of grasses and ferns, set against a typical painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 53cm by 28cm by 74cm. £600-800

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365 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Rare Cased Chimpanzee Skeleton (Pan troglodytes), captive bred, circa 2010, a complete natural female skeletal reconstruction of an adult Chimpanzee in sitting position upon a dry tree branch, with right hand raised, mounted upon an ebonised base with supporting brass rod, enclosed beneath a large five-glass table display case 64.5cm by 62cm by 81cm, died in captivity in December 2009, PIzen Zoo, Czech Republic. with supporting European Specimen Specific Article 10 licence no. CZ/PLK/00047/2010 Additional written confirmation from APHA (Animal Plant Health Authority) has been granted and confirmed allowing the sale of this specimen with the above accompanying European Licence. £8,000-12,000 www.tennants.co.uk

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UNIQUE FACILITIES Tennants is the only auctioneers in the UK with the capability to exhibit single items and collections to the public months ahead of sale.

Museum-quality display galleries were built in 2014 to provide ever-changing displays of highlights from the saleroom.

The Company has a long history of handling outstanding private collections and estate sales of all sizes.

Notable private collection sales have included: An American Collector – from Virginia The P Lamaison Van Heenvliet Collection of Arms and Armour - from Holland Modern Life in Print - from the estate of Edith Laurence The El-Shamy Wine Collection An Attic Sale: The Final Instalment of the Collections of the late Stanley J Seeger The Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

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NON-SELLING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS Tennants hosts a busy and varied programme of exhibitions and events, which not only support and enhance the auction programme but provide a diverse cultural experience for visitors and the local community.

Frequently working in association with museums, private collectors and educational establishments, highlights of the non-selling exhibition programme include curated displays of treasure from the Bowes Museum and fine art exhibitions including 350 Years of British Art and Light & Shadow, showcasing major loaned works from over twenty museums and numerous private collections. Northern Art is championed too, with frequent selling exhibitions. Recent highlights have included Norman Cornish: Bishop’s Close Street and Sally Arnup: Life in Bronze, both of which were staged in conjunction with the artists’ estates.

CONTACT US To discuss your requirements please contact us on 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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Caveat Emptor The principle of caveat emptor applies to the sale of all goods sold at auction by us. Furthermore, we have no control over the condition of any item offered for sale.

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Online Bidding We offer an online bidding service via our own platform - Tennants Live Bidding at www.tennants.co.uk. Items purchased via this platform will be subject to an additional 1.5% commission charge plus VAT at the prevailing rate. We also offer online bidding via www.the-saleroom.com for prospective buyers who cannot attend the sale. Items bought via this platform will be subject to an additional 4.95% commission charge plus VAT. By completing registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit/bank card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with us, you; (a)

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authorise Tennants, if they so wish, to charge the credit/bank card given in part of full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via www.the-saleroom.com; and confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit/bank details to Tennants through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Tennants are entitled to permit the shipping of the goods to the card holder and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

We do not accept any liability for any losses, however arising, as a result of a prospective buyer’s use of www.the-saleroom.com. Use of www.thesaleroom.com is subject to separate terms and conditions which do not form part of these conditions.

Telephone Bidding Requests for telephone bidding must be registered at least one hour prior to the close of the View Day. We will not accept requests on the Day of Sale.

Telephone Lines are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to a minimum lot value of £500 for Fine Art Sales and £200 for all other sales.

Absentee Bidding Whilst reasonable endeavours will be made to execute absentee bidding up to the Day of Sale, Tennants will not be liable for any default or neglect in connection with this service. All such arrangements therefore are made entirely at the Prospective Buyer’s risk.

VAT Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in the UK or elsewhere.

Agency We act as agents for the Seller, whose details remain confidential. If you buy at auction your contract is with the Seller, not us.

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Export/ CITES Regulations CITES-restricted items will be accompanied by a current CITES Article 10 licence where applicable and the licence number will be displayed within the original catalogue description (required by UK law). CITES Article 10 licences are non-transferable and buyers must apply for a new Article 10 licence in their name if they wish to sell to a third party.

It is the sole responsibility of the buyer and/or contracted shipping agent to have in place the correct CITES re-export and import licences into the buyer’s chosen country before shipping can be undertaken.

CITES regulations are given on www.ukcites.gov.uk or may be obtained from: The Animal and Plant Health Agency Centre for International Trade Horizon House Deanery Road Bristol BL1 5AH wildlife.licensing@apha.gsi.gov.uk 0117 372 3700 Those species that are covered by the US Endangered Species Act (USESA) or The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA): potential US bidders should check with USF&W (US Fish and Wildlife Services) for trade/possession restrictions in the US prior to bidding Method of Payment Payment is accepted online via our website.

Card payments where the card holder is not present will only be accepted for transactions up to £500.

Payment can be made and purchases collected during the auction.

All accounts must be settled within 14 days of the sale. Accounts not paid within 14 days will automatically be subject to an interest charge of 5% above base rate from the day of sale.

Collection All purchases much be collected from our Leyburn offices, unless stated otherwise, within seven days of the Sale (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm).

Despatch/Delivery Buyers may appoint their own shippers or use one of our preferred suppliers for all UK deliveries and international shipping. Their contact details are as follows: Bradleys Antique Packing Services Ltd 01325 281332 info@antiquepacking.co.uk Carrs Carriers Ltd 01423 297088 01913 077024 carrscarriersltd@gmail.com Mailboxes Etc 0113 242 8715 info@mbeleedscity.co.uk In-House Shipping For certain lots, we offer a packing and shipping service up to a total value of £5,000 (inclusive of buyer’s premium, VAT and any other associated charges). Prices start from £20 depending on the size and destination.

Please note, we are unable to post items of a fragile nature. Items are fully insured and can be tracked from dispatch to delivery. To obtain a quote for packing and shipping, please email shipping@tennants-ltd.co.uk or call 01969 623780. You will need to have paid your invoice in full, including delivery, before items are dispatched.

For full Terms of Business please refer to www.tennants.co.uk All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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2022 AUCTION DATES Wednesday 23 November Books, Maps & Manuscripts

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Wednesday 23 November Coins & Banknotes

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Wednesday 30 November Natural History & Taxidermy

Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

The company a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques Henrijean, John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall and the James Harrison Collection of Birds. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including:

Friday 2 December Fine Wine & Whisky

• Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

Saturday 3 December Antiques & Interiors, including Beswick & Border Fine Arts

YOUR SPECIALISTS

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Wednesday 7 December Militaria & Ethnographica

Friday 9 December Toys, Models & Sporting & Fishing

Robbie Bright

Friday 16 December Antiques & Interiors

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022

The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022