Natural History & Taxidermy - 19 April

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023

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

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

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:

• 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.

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.

Robbie Bright

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023 AT 10.30AM

AUCTION

The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING

Tuesday 18 April 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

FRONT COVER Lot 232

BACK COVER Lot 304

Taxidermy: Southern Common Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 54cm, height 92cm

Taxidermy: A Group of European Countryside Song Birds, circa late 20th century, to include - Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, Spotless Starling, Mistle Thrush, House Martin, White-spotted Blue Throat, Robin, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Red-spotted Blue Throat, Siberian Ruby Throat, all mounted upon various branches and painted faux rocks (11) £150-200

Taxidermy; A Cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), dated 2023, a high quality full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a dry tree stump, amidst a natural setting of grasses and reeds, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 51.5cm by 23cm by 62cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 265158/10 £250-350

£150-250

Antlers/Horns: Large European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, eight sets of large medal class Roebuck antlers on cut upper skulls, mounted upon similar oak shields (8) £120-180 5

Taxidermy: A Cased Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), captive bred, a full mount adult cockbird with head turning to the left, mounted upon a circular base, enclosed within a cream painted singleglass display case, 50cm by 40.5cm by 60.5cm £200-300

Antlers/Horns: A Collection of Large Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, twenty three sets of large adult Roebuck antlers on cut upper skulls, the majority on matching shaped oak shields, in two boxes (23)

£150-250 7

Taxidermy: A Cased European Red Fox Cub (Vulpes vulpes), circa 21st century, a good quality full mount Red fox cub, in cautious pose with head slightly lowered, stood against a broken fence post, mounted upon soil and rock covered groundwork, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with leaded frame, 53cm by 34cm by 50.5cm

£150-200

Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus

circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, 51cm from the wall, height 91cm

£180-280

phillipsi),

Taxidermy: A Cased Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis), captive bred, circa 21st century, a full mount adult perched atop a dry tree stump with head turning sharply to the left, set above arid sand and pebble covered groundwork, enclosed within a wooden framed five-glass table display case, 29cm by 24cm by 50cm

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Taxidermy: Vaal Rhebok (Pelea capreolus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, from the wall 37cm, height 68cm

£150-250

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Taxidermy: A Cased Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult male stood upon a short dry tree branch, amidst a natural setting of reeds and grasses, set above a simulated pool of water, enclosed within a modern threeglass table display case, 35cm by 22cm by 47cm

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Group of Shrikes, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Great Grey Shrike perched upon a short branch with head turning slightly to the right, together with two full mount Red-backed Shrikes, an adult female sat atop a small turned perch, including a juvenile female perched upon a loose branch (3)

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula), dated 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb high quality adult male perched upon a short twisted branch, set amidst a frosted winter scene above frozen ferns and floating groundwork beneath, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging fiveglass display case, 22.5cm 7.5cm by 27cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Group of Golden Orioles (Oriolus oriolus), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult male Golden Oriole perched upon a painted faux branch, two one year old full mount females, each perched upon small branches upon ebonised circular bases, together with a juvenile female full mount, perched upon a loose branch (4)

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Cased Albidus Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis albidus), dated 2022, by Rob Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke-On-Trent, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop an old cut fence post with a black Squirrel prey underfoot, mounted above frosted grass and groundwork beneath, enclosed within a high quality five-glass table display case, supported upon an ebonised base, 46cm by 35.5cm by 70cm, bearing taxidermist’s circular trade label to base lower right

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 621366/01

£600-800

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Taxidermy: Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 63.5cm from the wall, 75cm high

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A Group of Three Cased Woodland Birds, circa early-mid 20th century, a small cased full mount adult female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, perched upon a lichen encrusted branch, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 17.5cm by 8cm by 20cm, a cased pair of full mount adult Snow Buntings, both perched upon a centrally positioned branch, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a single-glass display case, 32.5cm by 10cm by 23.5cm, together with a cased full mount adult male Chaffinch, perched upon a small stump, above soil covered groundwork beneath, set against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a three-glass table display case, 30cm by 12.5cm by 27.5cm (3)

£80-120

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Taxidermy: Cape Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 7.5cm, left horn 7.5cm, tip to tip 5cm, from the wall 33.5cm, height 48.5cm

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Turnstone (Aremaria interpres), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult male in breeding plumage, stood atop painted faux rocks, above sand a shell covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 28.5cm by 10cm by 24cm

£80-120

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Taxidermy: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 40cm, height 58cm

£120-180

Skins/Hides: Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Skin (Equus zebra hartmannae), prepared by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a large adult flat skin rug, with limbs outstretched, 329cm nose to tail, 217cm across forelimbs, across rear limbs 237cm, backed onto black felt material

£250-350

Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the right, 43cm from the wall, 64cm high

£180-280

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Hen Harrier & Black Francolin, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult female Hen Harrier in diving pose with wings outspread, positioned above two full mount adult Black Francolin, mounted amidst a natural setting of ferns and brush, above painted faux rockwork, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a later ebonised plywood single-glass display case, 55cm by 25.5cm by 75cm

£180-280

Taxidermy: A Cased Superb Fairywren & Red-necked Tanager, a full mount adult Superb Fairywren perched atop a small branch, re-cased within a cream painted single-glass display case, 20cm by 11.5cm by 14cm, together with a full mount adult Red-necked Tanager with wings outstretched and head lowered, perched upon a small branch, enclosed within an identical display case (2)

£70-100

Taxidermy: Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, mouth agape, from the wall 54cm

£600-800

Taxidermy: A Cased Ermine (Mustela erminea), dated 2020, a full mount adult stood with front paws upon a frosted branch, stood upon snow covered groundwork within a winter scene, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with wooden supporting base, 22cm by 20cm by 32.5cm

£150-200

Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a large high quality adult bull shoulder mount with head turning to the left, right horn 122cm, left horn 123cm, tip to tip 86cm, from the wall 80cm, height 162cm

£350-450 28

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults in full winter plumage, stood upon moss and lichen covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and heather, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period oak framed four-glass table display case, 66.5cm by 18.5cm by 44.5cm

£150-250 29

Taxidermy: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula), circa late 20th century, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 40cm, height 58cm

£100-150

Taxidermy: A Cased Orpington Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), modern, a high quality large adult with head turning to the left, stood upon painted soil groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 46cm by 25.5cm by 49.5cm, bearing handwritten legend to interior back drop - “Poor Old Bernard, Killed by Rosie The Dachshund, 1996-2008”

£150-250

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Taxidermy: Lowland Nyala (Nyala angasii), circa late 20th century, a high quality adult shoulder mount with head turning very slightly to the right, right horn 62cm, left horn 63cm, tip to tip 25.5cm, from the wall 60cm, height 106cm

£250-350 32

Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Little Owl & Jay, circa 1880-1900, by C. Yeoman, Taxidermist, Furrier & Skin Dresser, 96 High Street, Southampton, a full mount adult Little Owl perched upon a small branch above a full mount European Jay below, mounted above soil and painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 49.5cm by 21.5cm by 47cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£150-250

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Taxidermy: Reeves’s Muntjac Deer (Muntiacini), circa late 20th century, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 32cm, height 46cm

£150-200

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Antlers/Horns: A Large Collection of Abnormal Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), thirty various sized abnormal adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon various shields, together with forty unmounted various sized adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, including forty various blank mounting shields, in three boxes, (qty),

Subject to 5% import duty

£150-250

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Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros Melampus) circa late 20th century, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 42cm, height 84cm, mounted upon an African hard wood shield

£180-280

Taxidermy: A Cased Corncrake (Crex crex), a good quality late Victorian full mount adult looking straight ahead, stood upon soil covered groundwork, amidst short grasses, enclosed within a wooden framed fiveglass table display case, 28.5cm by 18.5cm by 29.5cm, re-cased by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham

£80-120

Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa late 20th century, SouthAfrica, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 46cm from the wall, height 73cm, mounted upon an African hard wood shield

£180-280

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Trio of Ruffs (Calidris pugnax), circa 1880-1900, a trio of three full mounts in juvenile plumage, stood upon un-finished groundwork, set against a pale cream painted interior, enclosed within a period pine framed single-glass display case, 61.5cm by 20cm by 33cm, bearing hand written paper data label to interior lower left -”Ruff, Philomachus pugnax, Juvenile Plumage, C.M. Alderson Coll”

£100-150

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Taxidermy: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, a high quality large adult, approx 5 year old male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, widest span 50cm, from the wall 47cm, overall height 61cm, mounted upon a shaped shield

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Re-creation of a Possibly Extinct New Zealand South Island Kkako or Orange Wattled Crow (Callaeas cinerea), modern, a high quality full mount re-creation of this extremely rare bird native to New Zealand, perched atop a short branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, branches and fauna, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 38cm by 19cm by 54.5cm

Previously thought to have been extinct since the last confirmed sighting in 1967, although now its status has been revised due to a possible sighting in 2007, moving from extinct to “data deficient” on the IUCN red list, although there have been several other unauthenticated reports of sightings

£350-450

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Pied Black Bird (Turdus merula), circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult with pied plumage, stood atop a faux rock, amidst dry grasses and flower heads, overall height 24.5cm

£100-150

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Taxidermy: Alpine Choughs (Pyrrhocorax graculus), circa mid-late 20th century, two full mount adults, one mounted atop a painted faux rock bolder, the other perched upon a cut tree root, with attached rectangular oak base (2)

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Cased Whistling Swan (Cygnus columbianus), circa 20th century, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left in resting position, mounted upon painted faux groundwork, enclosed beneath a large five-glass table display case, 80.5cm by 41.5cm by 67cm, part of the Peter Farrington collection

£300-400

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Taxidermy: Chacma Baboon (Papio hamadryas ursinus), circa late 20th century, a high quality adult shoulder mount with head turning slightly down and to the right, mouth agape in defensive pose, 30cm from the wall

£350-550

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)

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Group of British Countryside Birds, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Nightjar in recumbent position, laid upon a painted faux rock, a full mount adult Mistle Thrush perched atop a painted faux rock, a Yellowhammer and Hedge Sparrow mounted upon short branches above grasses below, mounted upon a shaped mahogany base (qty)

£100-150

Taxidermy: Ellipsen Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), circa mid-late 20th century, South Africa, Rowland Ward Record Class, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 78cm, left horn 75.5cm, tip to tip 48cm, from the wall 73cm, height 137cm

£220-320

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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus), by Starbeck Taxidermy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, a pair of full mount adults, the male perched upon a small cut tree stump with head turning to the left, the female beside with a small mouse prey underfoot, mounted amidst tall dry reeds, above grit covered groundwork beneath, set against a graduated pale blue/green painted back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted four-glass display case, 57.5cm by 18cm by 37cm excluding outer frame

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence nos. - 624129/01 - 624129/02

£150-250

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Water Rails & Dotterels, circa late 20th century, a pair of full mount adult Water Rails, each mounted upon driftwood logs, together with a pair of full mount adult Dotterel, each mounted upon faux rock bases (4)

£80-120 50

Taxidermy: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, an adult ram shoulder mount looking straight ahead, approx 4-5 years old, from the wall 38cm, mounted upon a shaped pitch pine shield

£150-250

Taxidermy: A Cased Falconers Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), dated 2022, by Rob Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, captive bred, a high quality full mount male with head turning to the right, an electronic telemetry aerial attached the back, perched upon a simulated falconers glove with attached leather jesses and bell, enclosed within a fiveglass table display case, supported upon an ebonised base, 37cm by 42cm by 70.5cm overall, bearing taxidermist’s circular trade label to base lower right

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 610260/01

£600-800

Taxidermy: Bezoar Ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus), circa late 20th century, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning sharply to the right, right horn 89.5cm, left horn 90cm, tip to tip 48.5cm, from the wall 50cm, height 100cm

£300-400

Taxidermy: A Cased European Hobby (Falco subbuteo), circa 2020, a high quality full mount adult male perched atop a small tree branch, set above painted soil groundwork beneath, mounted in the style of Rowland Ward, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, 40cm by 25cm by 44.5cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 590027/01

£350-450

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Taxidermy: European Fallowbuck (Dama dama), circa 21st century, a high quality light coloured adult fallowbuck shoulder mount, with head turning to the left, widest span 59cm, from the wall 63cm, height 108cm

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a small moss covered stump, set above soil and brush covered groundwork, mounted against a plain white painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 43cm by 16.5cm by 46.5cm

£150-250

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Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 48cm from the wall, 70cm high

£180-280

Taxidermy A Wall Cased Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), dated 2018, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a fine quality full mount adult, stood upon a painted faux rock ledge, guarding a single egg within a burrow nest below, set against a watercolour painted coastline scene back drop, enclosed within a large oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 41.5cm by 17.5cm by 60cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£500-700

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Taxidermy: An Unusual Chocolate Brown South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality chocolate brown coloured adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the right, 42cm from the wall, 66cm high £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, glass eyes, perched atop a grit covered mound, enclosed beneath a large period glass dome, with original ebonised base, diameter 31cm, overall height 65cm

£700-900

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Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 46cm, height 84cm

£180-280

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Display Cases: Four Various Taxidermy Mounting Display Cases, circa late 20th century, four various taxidermy display cases, a four glass table display case with shoreline groundwork within, 29cm by 22cm by 42.5cm, a small box style mahogany single-glass display case, 28.5cm by 13.5cm by 30cm, a large five-glass table display case with wooden frame, 68cm by 27cm by 46cm, together with another smaller example in the same style, 27.5cm by 22cm by 46cm (4)

£100-150

Taxidermy: Natal Red Duiker (Cephalophus natalensis), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 2.5cm, left horn 2.5cm, from the wall 30.5cm, height 36cm

£100-150

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult perched atop a falconers pedestal perch, wearing a hood and leather jesses to the legs, mounted within a plain painted interior, re-cased within a modern cream painted singleglass display case, 28cm by 30.5cm by 38.5cm, bird specimen purchased from the James Harrison Collection of Birds, sold at Tennants, May 2022

£150-200

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Taxidermy: Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 76.5cm from the wall, 76cm high

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A Cased Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix), dated 2017, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched atop a short cut tree stump, amidst a natural setting of fallen leaves, grasses and reeds, mounted above painted soil groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 33.5cm by 18cm by 52cm

£150-200

Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality large adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, from the wall 65cm, height 116cm

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Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa 2019, a good quality shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, ears raised in alert position, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 18.5cm from the wall, 35.5cm high

£150-250

Taxidermy: A Cased Moorhen Family Diorama (Gallinula chloropus), a family group of Moorhens, an adult and her two chicks in swimming pose, upon a simulated glass pool of water, amidst a natural setting of grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, encosed within an ebonised period style single-glass display case, 51.5cm by 18cm by 31.5cm

£150-200

Taxidermy: White Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality unusual light coloured shoulder mount with head turning to the right, 42cm from the wall, 82cm high £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), captive bred, circa 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality large full mount adult, perched upon a frosted and snow covered rocky outcrop, set against a watercolour painted mountainous scene back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted five-glass oak framed display case, 44.5cm by 19cm by 59.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right

With CITES Article 10 (nontransferable) licence no. 626860/01 £350-450

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Taxidermy: African Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult shoulder mount looking straight ahead, with mouth agape, 57cm from the wall, 39cm high £250-350

Taxidermy: A Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), dated 2003, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a cut ash tree stump, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, overall height 35cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 255731/01

£150-200

Skins/Hides: Southern Sable Antelope Hide (Hippotragus niger niger), prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult flat skin with shortened limbs outstretched, length 245cm, across the forelimbs 170cm, across the rear limbs 167cm

£80-120

Taxidermy: Lowland Nyala (Nyala angasii), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, right horn 72.5cm, left horn 70.5cm, tip to tip 20.5cm, from the wall 68cm, height 110cm

£250-350

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 110.97, mounted upon a shaped oak shield with attached bronze medal, a set of large adult bronze medal class antlers on cut upper skull, with accompanying CIC measurement certificate, scoring 114.25, mounted upon a shaped oak shield with attached bronze medal, a set of large adult bronze medal class antlers on cut upper skull, with accompanying CIC measurement certificate, scoring 108.5, 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)

£100-150

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Taxidermy: Common Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 70.5cm, left horn 71cm, tip to tip 22cm, from the wall 72cm, height 137cm, also known as the Ellipsen Waterbuck or Ringed Waterbuck

£250-350

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Orange-winged Amazon Parrot (Amazonia amazonica), circa 1880-1900, by S.A. Nobbs, Taxidermist, 2 Norman Street, Lincoln, a full mount adult perched atop a lichen and moss encrusted stump, above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass table display case, 31cm by 13cm by 35.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£150-200

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Taxidermy: Cape Eland (Taurotragus oryx oryx), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a very large high quality adult bull shoulder mount turning to the right, side mounted, right horn 93.5cm, left horn 92cm, tip to tip 47cm, from the wall 88cm, height 138cm

£400-600

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola), dated 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount female perched atop a twisted branch, above soil covered floating groundwork, amidst a natural setting of gorse and fern leaves, set against a watercolour painted meadow scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 18.5cm 7.5cm by 23.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£200-300

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Taxidermy: Southern Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger niger), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a large high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning sharply to the right, right horn 101cm, left horn 101cm, tip to tip 18.5cm, from the wall 64cm, height 129cm

£400-500

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Natural History: A Collection of Replica Great Auk Eggs & Skull, modern, a group of six various hand painted replica Great Auk eggs, mounted upon a dark green baize back drop, surrounding a replica Great Auk skull and beak, enclosed within a cream painted single-glass display case, 45cm by 13.5cm by 45cm

Similar coloured authentic Great Auk eggs were previously collected and owned by notable people including Walter Rothchild, Captain James Cook, John Hancock, and the Earl of Derby, names given to oddly coloured examples include Dufresnes Blotched and Green St Malo. Not since 1844 has a Great Auk (Alca impennis) trod the earth. It was a large flightless sea bird, slightly smaller than a goose and more docile. An expert swimmer and diver, its feet hurt so much that it often lay stretched prone on the rocks. The Auk laid only one egg a year but no two eggs were ever alike in size, shape or colour. Contrary to general belief the Auk was not an Arctic bird. It bred and lived in Iceland and on the islands off Newfoundland where French fishermen were responsible for its extinction. Auk hunting was simplicity itself. A gangplank was laid from a fishing boat to a rock on shore. Inquisitive Auks waddled painfully aboard, were knocked on the head and dumped in the hold

£150-250

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Taxidermy: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus hippalaphus), circa 21st century, Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire, a large high quality adult Monarch stag shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 17 points (9+8), widest span 108.5cm, from the wall 77.5cm, height 152cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield

£800-1,200

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Taxidermy: African Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality full mount adult in standing pose looking straight ahead, stood upon soil covered groundwork, mounted upon a rectangular hard wood base, nose to tail 118cm, overall height 81cm

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Taxidermy: Siberian Roebuck (Capreolus pygargus), circa late 20th century, an adult Siberian Roebuck neck mount looking straight ahead, right antler 29cm, left antler 29cm, from the wall 29cm, height 48cm, mounted upon an oval oak shield

Subject to 5% import duty

£100-150

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Glass Domes: A Large Period Glass Dome, a large period circular glass dome, diameter 25.5cm, height 72cm (lacking base)

£120-180

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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, each wearing miniature boxing gloves, mounted upon a dry wooden log, width 72cm, overall height 75cm

£300-400

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Natural History: A Sawfish Rostrum (Pristidae spp), circa late 19th century, 46 teeth, 67.5cm long, widest span of the head 16cm, with fitted glass eyes, Sawfish, also known as Carpenter Sharks, are a family of Rays characterised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 625058/01

£150-200

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Skins/Hides: Burchell’s Zebra Skin (Equus quagga), circa late 20th century, prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a large high quality adult Burchell’s/Plains Zebra flat skin, shortened limbs outstretched, flat head, 317cm long, 208cm across forelimbs, 216cm across rear limbs

£350-450

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Antler Furniture: An Antler Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, a Red deer antler mounted fourlight chandelier, formed by three large cast Red deer antlers, max width 88cm, drop 59cm, with four engraved fitted glass shades

Subject to 5% import duty

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Display of British Countryside Birds, circa 1880-1900, a vintage display of various birds to includeBlackbird, Jay, Swallow, and two Racing Pigeons, all mounted amidst and upon painted faux rocks, tall grasses and fauna, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case with internal gilt slip border, 46.5cm by 18cm by 65.5cm

£180-280

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Taxidermy: Red Fox Death Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1960, attributed to Chas Merry, a hanging Red Fox mask with closed mouth expression and slightly protruding tongue, with attached leather buckle, bearing oval ivorine data label - “Surrey Union, October 1960, Boy Friend”, Chas Merry was formerly an employee of Peter Spicer & Sons, hence the similarity in the syle of this death mask to other mounts produced by Peter Spicer

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), attributed to T.E. Gunn, a full mount adult with nut in paw, sitting upon soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 30.5cm by 13.5cm by 30.5cm

£80-120

Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a large high quality adult shoulder mount, looking straight ahead with mouth agape, 49cm from the wall, height 49cm

£250-350

Taxidermy: Irish Pine Marten (Martes martes), dated 2021, Killeen, Ireland, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood clinging to a frosted tree trunk, amidst frosted fauna, mounted above snow covered groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case 40.5cm by 23cm by 61.5cm

£300-400

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Teeth/Tusks: A Collection of Mounted Red Fox Teeth (Vulpes vulpes), circa late 20th century, a collection of twenty five sets of adult Red Fox teeth, each set mounted in a circular setting, upon similar carved Austro-German wall plaques, 18cm by 16.5cm

Subject to 5% import duty

£150-200

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Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa late 20th century, comprising - Southern Gerenuk horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a hard wood shield, adult cow Blue Wildebeest horns on cut frontlet, mounted upon a shaped shield, two sets of South African Springbok horns on cut skull caps, each mounted upon a circular shield, two sets of large adult Common Warthog tusks, mounted upon shaped shields (5)

Subject to 5% import duty

£120-180 97

Taxidermy: Irish Hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a superb quality full mount adult Irish Hare, sat resting upon a large dry log with head turning slightly to the right, overall height 64cm £200-300 98

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

£200-300

Taxidermy: A Cased Red Kite (Milvus milvus), circa early 20th century, a large full mount adult with attached hood, mounted upon a hand made leather falconers gauntlet, recased within a modern cream painted single-glass table display case, 42cm by 45.5cm by 82cm

£300-400

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Antlers/Horns: A Set of Scottish Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus scotticus), circa 21st century, a large set of adult stag antlers on upper skull, 18 points (10+8), widest span 104cm, height 111cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, died of natural causes in a snow blizzard, circa 2011

£150-200 101

Taxidermy: A Cased European Merlin (Falco columbarius), modern, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female perched atop a small cut tree stump, set above short grasses and painted soil groundwork beneath, mounted in the style of Rowland Ward, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, 40cm by 25cm by 44.5cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 590019/01

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A European Hare Mask (Lepus europaeus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality adult head mount turning to the left, mounted upon a shaped shield, from the wall 20cm

£150-200 103

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Black Caps (Sylvia atricapilla), dated 2014, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality pair of full mount adults, the male perched upon a small branch with beak agape in calling pose, above the female below tending her nest of five replica eggs, amidst a setting of faux ivy leaves and branches, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted five-glass oak framed display case, 31.5cm by 10cm by 51.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£280-380 104

Taxidermy: A Two Headed Magpie Thief (Pica pica), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a superb composed two headed adult Magpie, perched within a metal bird cage, a jewelled earring hanging from the beak, beaded necklaces and jewelled bracelets around the feet, the base of the cage strewn with jewellery spilling from an open box, the upper cage section supported upon four swan neck metal legs with cross frame stretcher, 58cm by 43cm by 176cm overall

£500-600

Taxidermy: A Cased European Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), circa late 20th century, by Philip Leggett, Taxidermy, Bolton, Lancashire, a fine quality large full mount adult female perched amongst a painted faux rockscape looking off to the left, set against a blue painted interior, enclosed within a glazed oak framed corner unit, 77cm by 49.5cm by 87cm, bearing taxidermist’s brass trade label to interior upper centre

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 617028/01 £1,500-2,500 106

Animal/Furniture: An Antler & Deer Slot Mounted Gun or Whip Rack, circa early-mid 20th century, an oak framed wall mounted gun or whip rack, with fitted deer slots as gun supports, a pair of mounted Roebuck antlers to the top, width 67cm, overall height 74cm £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Cased Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), dated 1902, a full mount adult in breeding plumage standing amidst reeds upon moss covered groundwork enclosed within a later five-glass table display case, 25.5cm by 21cm by 32cm, bearing paper label to back glass upper left £70-100

Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask Cigarette Box, (Vulpes vulpes), by Army and Navy Stores, Naturalist Dept, London, S.W, an unusual a rare Red fox mask mounted cigarette box, with snarling open mouthed expression, the hinged upper jaw section opening to reveal a wooden rectangular compartment, with painted text to interior - “Surrey Union, March, 1956”, overall length 26cm, height 10cm, taxidermist’s ivorine trade label to underside (af)

£100-150

Taxidermy: A European Hare Mask (Lepus europaeus), modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality adult head mount looking straight ahead, mounted upon a shaped shield, from the wall 21.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£150-200 110

Taxidermy: A Pair of Hooded Crows, modern, by Howard Bennett, Taxidermy, Hainford, Norwich, a high quality pair of full mount adult Hooded crows, both mounted upon a Red deer antler, mounted upon an oak wall hanging shield, overall height 64cm £150-250

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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

£100-150

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Taxidermy: A Cased Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa), circa 1900-1920, a full mount adult stood upon a piece of tree bark with head turning to the left, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, enclosed within a period mahogany framed five-glass table display case with applied finials, 36cm by 18cm by 33.5cm excluding finials

£100-150

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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

£300-400

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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)

£200-300

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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

£200-300

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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

£400-600

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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

£250-350

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Antlers/Horns: Kalahari Gemsbok Oryx & Blesbok, modern, South Africa, two sets of large adult male Oryx horns on upper skulls, together with an adult male Blesbok, horns on upper skull, each with attached wall mounting bracket (3)

£200-300

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Taxidermy: Western Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica victoriae), dated 1986, Sierra Nevada, Spain, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, right horn 60cm, left horn 61.5cm, tip to tip 48cm, from the wall 50.5cm, height 90cm, mounted upon a polished shaped shield, bearing oval brass plaque “R.N, Sierra Nevada, Spain, 19-X-86, C.F “

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), dated 2004, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality full mount adult drake, perched atop a dry tree root, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted riverbank back drop, enclosed within a five-glass oak framed wall hanging display case, 44cm by 14.5cm by 56.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£450-550

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Taxidermy: A Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scottiscus), dated 1915, by Charles Kirk, Artist in Taxidermy, 156 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, an adult stag neck mount looking straight head, 11 points (5+6), widest span 66cm, from the wall 55cm, height 108cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with attached ivorine plaque - “Corrour, 1915, 13. O, A.S.”, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Cased Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus), by Starbeck Taxidermy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched atop a short cut tree stump, amidst tall dry reeds, above grit covered groundwork beneath, set against a graduated pale blue/green painted back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted four-glass display case, 31.5cm by 18cm by 46cm excluding outer frame

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no624130/01 £180-280

Taxidermy: Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a large adult bull shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 79.5cm, left horn 76cm, tip to tip 60cm, mounted upon a pedestal base, overall height 203cm

£250-350 124

Taxidermy: A Cased European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), by Starbeck Taxidermy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, a full mount adult female with head turning slightly to the left, a full mount garden mole prey underfoot, perched upon a short cut tree stump, above moss and painted groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a single-glass display case, 46cm by 22.5cm by 46cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no - 624128/01

£80-120 125

Taxidermy: A Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado), circa 1986, by Jack Crewdson, Taxidermy, a full mount adult cockbird with head turning to the right, stood upon a piece of driftwood, overall height 34.5cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no - 624131/01

£100-150

Taxidermy: A Large Cased Display of European Countryside Birds, circa 1880-1933, by Thomas Jefferies, Taxidermy, Carmarthen, a diverse display of European birds to include - Barn Owl, Sandpiper, Starling, Magpie, Lapwing, a pair of Curlews, Snipe, and Redwing, all mounted upon branches and painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a graduated pale blue/pink back drop, enclosed within a typical oak framed three-glass display case, 81.5cm by 27.5cm by 93cm (af)

£150-200 127

Taxidermy: A North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), circa 1920, large full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, 80cm nose to tail

£300-400

Taxidermy: A Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female with head turning to the right, perched atop a painted faux rock bolder, above snow covered groundwork and fauna below, enclosed within an oak framed fiveglass table display case, 46cm by 26.5cm by 53cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 624795/01

£400-600

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Taxidermy: A European Hoopoe (Upupa epops), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult sat atop a small dry branch, mounted upon a shaped ebonised base, overall height 34cm

£200-300

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Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), forty five good sized sets of adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon similar split ash tree shields, in two boxes (45)

Subject to 5% import duty

£100-150

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Taxidermy: A Collection of European Song Birds, circa mid-late 20th century, a group of woodland song birds including Waxwing, Redstart, Sardinian Warbler, Black Redstart and Warbler, all mounted upon short perches, set against a dark green baize back drop, re-cased within a modern cream painted single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult in standing pose looking straight ahead, mounted upon an oval ebonised base, overall height 64cm £250-350

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Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella gazella), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning sharply to the left, right horn 88cm, left horn 87cm, tip to tip 30.5cm, from the wall 72cm, height 133cm £280-380

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Natural History: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, an interesting open shelved cabinet of natural specimens to include - parrot skulls, marmoset skull, cat upper skull, snake skulls, a dried mouse, bird skulls, vertebrae, teeth, sponge coral, anteater claw, mole rib cage and feet, lamb skull, a bird of paradise head mount, all placed upon open shelves within a mahogany structure, 31cm by 14cm by 46.5cm £250-350

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Taxidermy: African Spotted Eagle Owl (Bubo africanus), circa 1997, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a short cut tree stump, above moss covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon an ebonised oval base, overall height 50cm, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Ducklings & Swan Cygnet, modern, a high quality diorama containing four ducklings in swimming pose, all mounted upon a simulated glass pool of water around a Swan cygnet, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with ebonised taped framed and base, 38.5cm by 34cm by 27cm

£180-280

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Spectacled Eider Ducks (Somateria fischeri), circa 1997, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, an unusual pair of Spectacled eider ducks, drake and hen full mounts, both mounted beside each other upon moss covered groundwork, upon a rectangular ebonised base, overall height 30cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Case of European Birds, circa 18801900, by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, comprisinga Turtle dove, Jackdaw, Jay, Kingfisher, Bullfinch, Water Rail, and a Red Squirrel, all mounted upon and around grit covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass display case with gilded moulding, 77.5cm by 20.5cm by 64.5cm, taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso £150-250

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Taxidermy: Polar Bear Skin (Ursus maritimus), circa 1960-1970, Canada, a large adult skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, limbs outstretched, backed onto green canvas backing material with red serrated felt border, nose to tail 258cm, across the forelimbs 252cm, across the rear limbs 218cm

CITES Annex B, Appendix II £1,500-2,500

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Taxidermy: A Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult in standing position, overall length 17cm, height 11cm, most likely a preserved family pet £150-200

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Skins/Hides: A Trio of Mounted Ringed Seal Pelts (Pusa hispida), circa 1960-1970, three unusual adult Ringed seal pelts, all prepared and mounted upon red felt backing material with scalloped border, - 85cm by 138cm, 88cm by 132cm, and 91cm by 129cm (3) £200-300

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Skulls/Anatomy: African Common Warthog Skull (Phacochoerus africanus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a prepared bleached skull, including full set of large tusks, length 40cm, height 26cm £80-120

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Taxidermy: A Cased Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount adult in breeding plumage with head lowered, stood upon a circular base, re-cased within a cream painted single-glass display case, 38cm by 30.5cm by 50cm £80-120

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Taxidermy: A Cased Black Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), dated 2021, by Rob Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female black morph with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a large naturalistically painted faux rock, set above soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of grasses and sprigs of lavender, enclosed within a high quality five-glass table display case, supported upon an ebonised base, 51cm by 30.5cm by 70.5cm overall, applied gold identification text to front glass lower centre, bearing taxidermist’s circular trade label to base lower right

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 610063/01

£500-700

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Taxidermy: A Lesser Spot-Nosed Guenon Monkey (Cercopithecus petaurista), captive bred, modern, a superb high quality full mount adult casually sat atop a dry tree trunk with head turning to the right, mounted upon a shaped base, overall height 79cm £800-1,200

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Taxidermy: A Cased Four-toed or Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris), captive bred, 2014-2016, a high quality full mount adult with front paws raised upon a grass covered log, amidst tall grasses, stood upon painted moss covered groundwork, enclosed within a modern five-glass table display case, 28.5cm by 16cm by 20.5cm, bearing label to interior lower right - “Little Martin, 2014-2016”

£120-180

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Minerals: A Large Desert Rose Formation, a large free form specimen, 55cm by 33cm by 19cm, the desert rose is an intricate rose-like formation of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte, which include abundant sand grains, the “Petals” are crystals flattened on the c axis, fanning open in radiating clusters

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Siskin (Spinus spinus), dated 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality full mount adult male in breeding plumage, perched upon a short lichen encrusted branch, set amidst a frosted winter scene above frozen ferns and floating groundwork beneath, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 22.5cm 7.5cm by 27cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

149

Natural History: An Exploded Shamefaced Boxer Crab (Calappa granulata), modern, design et nature, Paris, France, a full mount exploded specimen of a Shamefaced boxer crab, in vertical position supported upon a copper wire skeleton, centrally mounted upon an ebonised oval base, enclosed beneath an oval glass dome, 26cm by 13cm by 53cm overall

£350-550

150

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 fiveglass table display case with taped frame, 41.5cm by 23.5cm by 46cm (species unknown)

£250-350

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Anatomy/Skeletons: A Complete Flying Gurnard Skeleton, modern, a complete articulated skeleton of a flying Gurnard, set against a black interior, enclosed within an ebonised wall hanging single-glass display case, 35cm by 8cm by 31cm

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Eels (Anguilla anguilla), circa mid-late 20th century, a pair of skin mounts preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 116cm by 18cm by 47cm

£350-450

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A Large Plaster Cast of a Sea Trout (Salmo trutta trutta), dated 1967, a half block plaster cast of a large Sea trout, cast as a whole upon a blue painted wall mounted plaque, 88.5cm by 25cm, bearing painted legend - “Sea Trout, Loch Dionard, 15lbs 10oz, S.L.H, 24 VIII, 67”

Taxidermy: A Cased Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus), circa late 20th century, a fibreglass mount of a Common Roach, mounted within a naturalistic setting of flowing grasses, set above a painted rock river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted four-glass display case, 57cm by 12cm by 37cm excluding outer frame

£80-120

Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), circa 1948-1951, by Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, a skin mount preserved and mounted against an oil painted riverbed back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging five-glass display case, 76cm by 11.5cm by 31.5cm, attached ivorine legend to interior lower centre -”Trout 7lbs 8oz, Caught by Capt .F. Lemon, in the R. Avon Salisbury in the Electric Light Works Pool”, bearing taxidermist’s oval paper trade label to verso £200-300

£150-200

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Natural History: A Hand Carved Wooden Grayling Fish, by Roger Brookes, Original Woodcarvings, Leominster, a superb quality hand carved model of a Grayling, superbly modelled with hand painted body, mounted upon a wall hanging rectangular oak shield, 62.5cm by 23.5cm, bearing gilt legend to shield base - “Grayling, Wgt 3lbs 1oz, River Teme below Ludlow”, bearing signed full paper trade label to verso, brass trade emblem to shield lower left

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa 1898-1904, by W.F. Homer, 157 Forest Lane, London, a large 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 threeglass display case with verre eglomise border, 56.5cm by 19cm by 31.5cm, un-labelled but upon restoration a Homer’s letterhead was found to be glued to the verso of the fish specimen, the address displayed dates this fish to 1898-1904, a photograph of this discovery is applied to the verso of this case, approximate weight of fish in excess of 3lbs

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1914, in the manner of John Cooper & Son’s, London, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, set against a painted pale green back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 113cm by 24.5cm by 47cm, applied gilt legend to front glass - “Pike, Taken by W.F. Grimmett, March 1914, Weight 21lbs”

£400-600

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa 21st 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 dark green painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised bow-fronted wrap around glass display case, 49cm by 12cm by 31.5cm, bearing ebonised legend to interior lower right - “Perch, Caught by M.L.S, Bluebell Lake, 1lb 3ozs”

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), dated October 1928, by W.F. Homer, 105 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7, a pair of large skin mounts preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a large typical ebonised bowfronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 93.5cm by 22cm by 62cm, taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior upper left, bearing ivorine legend to interior upper right - “Carp, Caught by Harry Wyatt, Langport, Somerset, October 1928, Wgts 11lb 8ozs, 8lbs 8ozs”, including an original black and white photograph of W.F. Homer in his workshop with the angler, together with an original newspaper clipping entitled “Bristol Angler’s Exceptional Catch”. Featured within “The Domesday Book of English Fish Taxidermists” by Barry Williams

£600-800

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Natural History: Four Chambered Nautilus Half Shells (Nautilus pompilius), circa mid-late 20th century, two half shells with their natural tiger like patination, to other half shells highly polished to show the natural pearlescent colour beneath, between 15-20cm each shell (4)

£80-120

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Antlers/Horns: World Record Class Western Bongo Horns (Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus), Africa, Rowland Ward World Record Class, a very large set of adult Western Bongo horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn 34” (87cm), left horn 33½” (85.5cm), tip to tip 11½”, circumference 10½”, mounted upon an ebonised shield

Ex Lot 1090 Tennants Auction 19th November 2009

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scotticus), modern, a superb high quality large adult stag shoulder mount with head turning to the left, with mouth agape bugling, 20 points (10+10), widest span 104cm, from the wall 106cm, height 120cm

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough

£800-1,200

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Taxidermy: A Re-creation of a South American White Bellbird or Unicorn Bird (Procnias albus), modern, a high quality re-creation of a full mount adult male White bellbird, perched atop a short cut stump, with wattle raised, amidst a natural setting of grasses and fauna, mounted above painted soil groundwork below, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 36cm by 19cm by 42cm

The Wattle in nature hangs down limp usually to the right side, Victorian taxidermists were unaware of this and the birds were often mounted with the wattle erect, hence the pseudonym Unicorn bird

£200-300

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Antlers/Horns: Armenian Mouflon (Ovis gmelini gmelini), dated 1971, Ghoyoon-Daghi, North West Iran, Rowland Ward Record Class, a large set of adult male horns on cut upper skull, widest span 69cm, right horn 66.5cm, left horn 66cm, tip to tip 53cm, mounted upon a wall mounted pedestal shield, bearing brass plaque -”GhoyoonDaghi, 5-9-71, Iran”, ex Kenneth Whitehead collection, measured using Rowland Ward method 14 £120-180

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Taxidermy: A Wall Domed Hummingbird, circa early 20th century, a full mount adult Hummingbird posed with wings outstretched, mounted above dry grasses upon a soil covered mound, set against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a modern circular ebonised framed wall hanging glass bubble dome, diameter 34.5cm £100-150

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Taxidermy: Indian Jackal (Canis aureus indicus), dated 1934, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Taxidermists, Mysore, India, numbered 20160, a high quality head mount in defensive pose with mouth agape and ears laid back, turning slightly to the right, glass eyes, mounted upon a typical oversized mahogany shield, from the wall 28cm, bearing white metal plaque - “Mhow Hounds, Harsola, L.D.R. March 8th 1934”, impressed trade stamp to verso, including complete Van Ingen & Van Ingen care label to verso, including accompanying mounted Jackal brush with white metal cap and ring, attached to a shaped hardwood shield, with applied white metal plaque - “Mhow Hounds, Chorlia, E.M.R, Jan 1st 1933”, together with a mounted Jackal pad with white metal cap and ring, attached to a shaped hardwood shield, with applied white metal plaque - “Mhow hounds, Bargunda, E.M.R, Dec 18th 1933” (3)

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough £450-650

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Green Woodpecker (Picus viridus), a full mount adult male perched upon a painted faux tree branch, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a diamond shaped fiveglass wall hanging display case, 39cm by 12cm by 50cm, bearing trade label to interior lower centre - The Taxidermist, Chertsey

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Red Fox Death Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1926, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a rare and unusual adult Red fox death mask, suspended by a leather belt loop, attached to a typical shaped oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque“Littlebeck, Feb. 9. 1926, Staintondale & Goathland Joint Meet”, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Cased Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), dated 2020, by Rob Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, captive bred, a high quality large full mount juvenile male with head turning slightly to the right, a full mount adult Ptarmigan prey underfoot, perched atop a large naturalistically painted and frosted faux rock, set above frozen grass and soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a high quality five-glass table display case, supported upon an ebonised base, 48.5cm by 30.5cm by 70.5cm overall, applied gold identification text to front glass lower centre, bearing taxidermist’s circular trade label to base lower right

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 621566/01

£700-900

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Taxidermy: An Early 20th Century Collection of Otter & Fox Pads, a mounted adult Fox pad, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington, attached to a typical shaped oak shield, with applied ivorine plaque“Staintondale Hounds, Pond Farm, December 3rd 1929, E.M.T”, a mounted adult Fox brush with silver cap, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington, attached to a typical shaped oak shield, with applied ivorine plaque - “Goathland Hounds, Hempsyke, March 15th 1929, E.M.T”, a mounted adult Fox pad upon a shaped oak shield, with pencil inscription to verso - “Garrowby Harriers, 1906”, a mounted adult Fox pad with attached ring, another mounted adult Fox pad with white metal cap and ring, engraved - “A.V.P.K, Jan 6th 1934, Hutton Woods”, including a mounted adult Otter pad, attached to shaped oak shield, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso - J.E, Massey, Bird & Animal Preserver, Finkle Street, Malton (6)

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough

£100-150

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Taxidermy: A Cased Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus feldeggi), circa early 20th century, a full mount juvenile with wings outspread, a Redlegged partridge prey underfoot, mounted upon a large painted faux rock, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with taped frame, 51cm by 51.5cm by 48cm, bearing applied gilt label to front glass - “Lanner. Falcon. French. Red. Leg. Partridge”

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Hammer-headed Fruit Bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus), modern, Africa, a preserved full mount adult female fruit Bat with wings outstretched in flying pose, max width 67cm

£150-250

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Taxidermy: A Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), a high quality large adult head mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 56cm, height 57cm, mounted upon a shaped shield

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Taxidermy: A Re-Creation of a Toco Toucan, modern, by Bob Ellis, Taxidermy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, a high quality recreation of a full mount adult Toco toucan, perched upon a dry cut tree stump, above faux plants and ferns, mounted upon a circular base, overall height 38cm

£600-800

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Glass Domes: A Pair of Circular Glass Domes, modern, a pair of circular glass domes, each 20.5cm in diameter, 31cm high (2)

£60-90

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough £250-350

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Taxidermy: A European Otter Mask (Lutra lutra), dated 1932,by J.W. Quatremain, Naturalist, Taxidermist & Furrier, West Malvern, Patronised by The Royal Family, an adult Otter mask with head turning to the left, mouth slightly agape, glass eyes, from the wall 24cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque - “B.V.O.H, Earsham, 16-5-32”, partial taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Group of Countryside Animals, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Alpine Marmot in seated position upon a small log with moss covered base, a full mount Deer fawn in recumbent position, a full mount adult Pine Marten with head turning to the right, mouth agape, mounted upon a wall hanging log, and a full mount adult Polecat with head turning to the right upon a log base (4)

Subject to 5% import duty £150-200

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Taxidermy: A European Otter Mask (Lutra lutra), dated 1937, attributed to J.W. Quatremain, Naturalist, Taxidermist & Furrier, West Malvern, Patronised by The Royal Family, an adult Otter mask with head turning to the left, mouth slightly agape, glass eyes, from the wall 19.5cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque“H.O.H, Lypole, 13-9-37” £150-250

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Taxidermy: A European Moose (Alces alces), circa late 20th century, a young adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, a pair of short antlers to the forehead, widest span 43.5cm, from the wall 82cm, height 64cm, mounted upon an oval shaped shield

Subject to 5% import duty

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis), South Africa, modern, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female with head turning slightly to the left, beak agape, perched atop a dry tree stump, amidst gorse and grasses, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 56cm by 31cm by 57cm

£350-450

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Taxidermy: Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult stood upon a large heavy natural stone slab, overall height 44cm

Subject to 5% import duty £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Group of Game Birds Mounted as Hanging Game, circa late 20th century, comprising - a full mount adult Ring-necked Pheasant cockbird, in light phase plumage, mounted upon an oval shaped shield, a full mount adult Black Grouse cockbird, mounted upon a blonde oak shaped shield, a full mount adult Teal hen bird mounted upon a wall mounted cut ash log, a full mount adult Mallard duck drake, all mounted as hanging game (4)

Subject to 5% import duty £120-180

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), circa 18801900, a pair of full mount adults, hen and cockbird, both stood upon grit covered groundwork, set against a white painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass display case with gilded moulding, 84cm by 27cm by 46.5cm £80-120

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Taxidermy: European Wildboar (Sus scrofa), circa mid-late 20th century, adult head mount looking straight ahead, mouth agape, 54cm from the wall, height 64cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Cased Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult male, stood upon a plain bird perch, mounted within a cream painted interior, re-cased within a modern single-glass display case, 28cm by 31cm by 38.5cm

£180-280

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Taxidermy: A Trio of Silver Pheasants (Lophura nycthemera), circa late 20th century, a full mount sub-adult male with head turning to the right, stood upon a wall mounted log, together with a pair of full mount adult females, one facing to the left the other to the right, each mounted upon wall hanging logs (3)

Subject to 5% import duty

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Black-headed Seagull (Larus ridibundus), dated 2001, by M. Latchford, Taxidermy, a full mount adult female in winter plumage, in hovering pose with wings outstretched above a painted seaweed covered rock, set above natural seashells and seaweed, mounted against a graduated pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 50cm by 13.5cm by 76cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right

£180-280

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Natural History: A Pair of George V Silver and Silver PlateMounted Chambersticks, the silver mounts by P. Spicer and Sons, Chester, 1913, the silver plate mounts stamped ‘P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington’, each natural horses-hoof with a silver plate base formed as a horseshoe, the upper mounts cast and chased to simulate hair, with reeded scroll handle and cylindrical compartment for matches, the hinged covers each engraved ‘Beautiful Maud 1913’ and opening to reveal striker and cylindrical ashtray, one lacking, 17cm wide over handle (2)

£600-800

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Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), sixty adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon identical blonde oak shields, in two boxes (60)

Subject to 5% import duty

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian European Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), circa 1880-1900, a large good quality full mount adult with head turning to the right, glass eyes, perched atop a broken lichen encrusted tree stump, above moss covered groundwork beneath, enclosed beneath a large period circular glass dome, with original ebonised base, diameter 35cm, overall height 81cm, previously displayed within Holland & Holland Gunmakers showroom, Bruton St, London

£600-800

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Glass Domes: A Pair of Circular Glass Domes, modern, a pair of circular glass domes upon ebonised circular bases, each 24cm in diameter, 52cm high overall (2) £100-150

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Taxidermy: A European Red Fox Cub (Vulpes vulpes), circa late 20th century, a high quality fox cub in seated position upon a painted faux rock bolder, amidst a natural setting of grasses and branches, mounted upon a shaped ebonised base, overall height 36cm £150-200

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Skulls/Anatomy: A Pair of Reeve’s Muntjac Skulls (Muntiacus reevesi), modern, two sets of adult Muntjac antlers on upper skulls, each supported upon centrally positioned metal rods, enclosed beneath modern circular glass domes, diameter 18.5cm, height 32cm overall (2) £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Group of Sea & Wading Birds, circa late 20th century, to include - a Gull-billed Tern, Black-winged Stilt, Yellow Bittern, all full mount adults, together with a papier mache model of a Whimbrel (4)

£80-120

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Antlers/Horns: Kalahari Gemsbok Oryx & Blesbok, modern, South Africa, two sets of adult male Oryx horns on upper skulls, together with an adult male Blesbok, horns on upper skull, each with attached wall mounting bracket (3)

£200-300

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Taxidermy: A Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), circa 1900-1930, a young adult head mount looking straight ahead, with mouth agape, glass eyes, from the wall 51cm, height 50cm, mounted upon an ebonised shaped shield

£700-900

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Natural History: A Fossilized Mammoth Tooth (Mammuthus), approx 4000 years old, a preserved fossilized Mammoth tooth, 16cm by 6cm by 13cm £120-180

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Skulls/Anatomy: A Maribou Stork Skull (Leptoptilos crumenifer), modern, Africa, a large adult Maribou stork skull, with complete full beak, overall length 36cm

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Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), circa late 20th century, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 37cm from the wall, 56cm high, mounted upon an African hard wood shield

£180-280

Horns/Skulls: East African Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), East Africa, prepared by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a large set of adult bull Cape Buffalo horns on cut upper skull, widest span 92cm, tip to tip 63cm, height 57cm £150-200

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Taxidermy: A Patagonian Sealion Pup Forepart (Otaria flavescens), modern, South America, a superb quality forepart mount of a young Sealion pup, with head turning very slightly to the right, mounted upon an oval oak wall mounted shield, from the wall 43cm, height 34cm £600-800

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Antlers/Horns: A Collection of Abnormal Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), fifty large and interesting abnormal Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets and skull caps, mounted upon various shaped shields, in two boxes (50)

Subject to 5% import duty £150-200

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Natural History: A Collection of Replica Birds of Prey Eggs, a hand-painted collection of fifteen various faux Birds of Prey eggs, comprising - Gyr Falcon, Lanner Falcon, Saker Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Red-footed Falcon, Hobby, Merlin, Lesser Kestrel, Mauritius Falcon, Barbury Falcon, New Zealand Falcon, mounted upon a white baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm, together with a hand-painted collection of fourteen various faux European Birds of Prey eggs, comprising - Gyr Falcon, Booted eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Osprey, Red-footed Falcon, Little Owl, Black Vulture, Merlin, mounted upon a green baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm (2) £100-150

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Taxidermy: Common Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus), South America, a high quality full mount adult sat atop a small cut stump with head turning to the right, mounted upon a rectangular oak base, overall height 32cm £300-400

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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Golden Orioles (Oriolus oriolus), circa early 20th century, a pair of full mount adults, male and female, mounted within a plain cream painted interior, re-cased within a modern single-glass display case, 28cm by 30.5cm by 38.5cm

£120-180

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Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 75cm, tip to tip 42cm, from the wall 79cm, height 79cm

£250-350

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Anatomy/Skulls/Entomology: A Butterfly Human Skull, modern, a reproduction human skull adorned with colourful yellow and white butterflies, mounted upon an ebonised turned pedestal, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, diameter 20.5cm, overall height 36.5cm

£200-300

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Entomology: A Display of Blue Morpho Butterflies (Morpho achilles), circa late 20th century, a display of eight adult Morpho butterflies, all displayed with wings outspread, enclosed beneath a large circular glass dome, with ebonised base raised upon three feet, diameter 29cm, overall height 44cm

£250-350

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Entomology: A Display of Tropical Butterflies & Moths, circa late 20th century, a colourful display of fifteen various tropical butterflies and moths, mounted upon ebonised poles, with square supporting block plinth, enclosed beneath a circular glass dome, with original ebonised base raised upon three pedestal feet, diameter 20.5cm, overall height 56cm

£180-280

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Anatomy/Skulls/Entomology: A Pair of Butterfly Human Skulls, modern, by Peter Wallin, Incredible Earth Creations, North Yorkshire, a pair of reproduction human skulls adorned with colourful yellow butterflies, a centrally positioned crucifix with Christ upon, mounted upon an ebonised turned pedestal, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, diameter 28cm, overall height 63cm

£250-350

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Antler Furniture: A Deer Antler

Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, a deer antler mounted chandelier, of star shaped form, with eight fitted lights, diameter 88cm, drop 53cm, with supporting ceiling fitted chain

Subject to 5% import duty

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult in breeding plumage with wings outstretched and head turning to the left, stood upon a dry branch, mounted upon a rustic shaped base, overall height 69cm £180-280

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Antlers/Horns: Southern Grants Gazelle Horns (Nanger granti granti), circa early 20th century, South Africa, by Rowland Ward Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, a large set of Southern Grants gazelle horns on cut skull cap, right horn 57.5cm, left horn 58cm, tip to tip 33cm, mounted upon a trade mark shaped shield, bearing RW gouge trade mark to verso, partial Rowland Ward paper trade label to verso £80-120

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Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa midlate 20th century, South Africa, a large high quality adult bull shoulder mount with head turning to the right, right horn 131cm, left horn 134cm, tip to tip 61cm, from the wall 78cm, height 172cm £350-450

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus), circa early-mid 20th century, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Carnforth, a full mount adult in breeding plumage, together with a full mount juvenile stood alongside, both mounted upon typical painted floating rockwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and reeds, set against an oil painted river scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 60cm by 14.5cm by 47cm excluding outer frame, bearing reproduced trade labels to interior upper right and verso £400-600

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Taxidermy: A Hare Head Mount (Lepus timidus), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality adult head mount turning to the left, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 16cm from the wall, 36cm high, taxidermist’s trade label to verso £200-300

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Red-necked Phalarope & Chick (Phalaropus lobatus), circa early-mid 20th century, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a pair of full mount adults with their chick below, stood upon typical painted floating soil and moss covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of short wispy grasses, set against a watercolour painted lake scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 34cm by 10.5cm by 29.5cm excluding outer frame, bearing reproduced trade labels to interior upper right and verso

£400-600

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Taxidermy: Southern Common Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 51cm, height 85cm

£150-200 221

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Taxidermy: Who Killed Cock Robin, dated 2023, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, an interesting diorama depicting the death of Cock Robin, portraying an adult House Sparrow with a bow and arrow underfoot, a mortally wounded adult Robin laid below upon grit covered groundwork, a single arrow to his left side, both mounted upon the remains of a small stone wall, set against a watercolour painted church yard scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 29cm 7cm by 37cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£300-400

Taxidermy: Bengal Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis), circa 1996, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a short tree stump, above soil covered groundwork below, mounted upon an ebonised oval base, overall height 61.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£600-800

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Taxidermy: A Table Cased Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Bank Building, Carnforth, a high quality full mount adult in breeding plumage with head turning to the left, stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of short dry grasses, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 30.5cm by 20cm by 38cm, bearing taxidermist’s reproduced paper trade label to interior upper right £400-600

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Taxidermy: A Late 19th Century Meadow Pipit & Cuckoo Chick, circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult Meadow pipit perched atop a small cut fence post base, a Common cuckoo chick laid within a small nest with beak agape in feeding pose, nestled between gorse and grasses, re-mounted beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original oak base, diameter 20.5cm, overall height 41cm £180-280

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Taxidermy: Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca), circa late 20th century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a large frost covered painted faux rock, enclosed beneath a large modern glass dome, diameter 30cm, overall height including base 62cm, taxidermist’s trade label to verso groundwork

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no 216024/29 £1,200-1,800

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Taxidermy: A Large Cased Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus), dated 2019, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, captive bred, a full mount adult perched upon a dry tree branch with head turning back and to the right, with both wings outstretched, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style single-glass display case, 46cm by 23cm 87cm, sadly died in captivity while being treated by a vet for a serious attack of feather mite

£300-400

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Taxidermy: Roan Antelope (Hippotragus equinus), dated 1947, Tanganyika, East Africa, by Rowland Ward Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, an adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 45cm, left horn 45cm, tip to tip 28cm, from the wall 63cm, height 101cm, mounted upon a typical trade mark shaped shield, bearing ivorine plaque“J.H.F, Tanganyika, 1947”, taxidermist’s paper trade labels to verso

£200-300

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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

£150-200

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Skulls/Anatomy: 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

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Taxidermy: A Cased Saker Falcon X Peregrine Falcon (Falco cherrug x Falco peregrinus), circa 2017, by P. H. Taxidermy, Wales, a large full mount adult female with head turning back to the left, perched upon a cork tree stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 51cm by 23cm by 62cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 590007/01

£280-380

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Taxidermy: Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult stood upon a large heavy natural stone slab, nose to tail 62cm, overall height 25cm

Subject to 5% import duty

£80-120

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Taxidermy: Common Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia caffra), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, 35cm from the wall, height 41cm

Subject to 5% import duty

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Edwardian Cased Display of Tropical Birds Native to Africa, circa 1900-1910, attributed to E.F. Spicer, (1850-1927), 61 Suffolk Street, Birmingham, a superb quality case of various tropical birds native to Africa, including - Giant Kingfisher, Standard-winged nightjar, two Bluecheeked Bee eaters, White-throated Bee eater, African Pygmy Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, Shining-blue Kingfisher, Grey-headed Kingfisher, Woodland Kingfisher, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Striped Kingfisher, European Golden Oriole, together with a collection of approximately nineteen various Sunbirds including three Splendid sunbirds, two Olive sunbirds, Olive-bellied sunbird, Collard sunbird, Copper sunbird, etc, all mounted upon lichen encrusted branches, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a graduated painted back drop, enclosed within a large period ebonised three-glass display case, 73cm by 22.5cm by 95cm

£1,200-1,800

233

Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 69cm, tip to tip 43cm, from the wall 68cm, height 84cm £250-350

234

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Greenland or Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop a painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and fauna, mounted above pebble covered groundwork beneath, set against a painted graduated evening sky back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case with gilt slip border, 47.5cm by 20cm by 63.5cm, faint pencil written identification label to exterior left side -”Greenland Falcon, Falco rusticolous”

£500-700

235

Taxidermy: A Red Fox Death Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 2003, an unusual adult Red fox death mask, suspended by a leather belt loop, attached to a shaped oak shield, bearing synthetic plaque - “Lockton, Saltersgate, Staintondale, Joint Meet, February 15th 2003”

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Cased Barbary Falcon (Falco peregrinus pelegrinoides), dated 2022, by Rob Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female looking straight ahead, perched atop a large painted faux rock, mounted above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a high quality five-glass table display case, supported upon an ebonised base, 33cm by 33cm by 70.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s circular trade label to base lower right

With CITES article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 621365/01

£500-700 237

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Cuckoos (Cuculus canorus), a pair of full mount adult Cuckoos, each sat upon a pine perch, enclosed within a modern cream painted single-glass display case, 45cm by 32.5cm by 50.5cm

£150-200 238

Taxidermy: A Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), circa 2013, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a full mount adult perched upon a small tree stump, issuing from a moss covered mound, attached to an ebonised base, overall height 37cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington collection

£150-200

236

239

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Common Scoter Ducks (Melanitta nigra), dated 1881, England, a pair of full mount adults hen and drake, the drake stood upon a large painted faux rock, the hen with head lowered beneath, both amidst a natural setting of tall reeds and grasses, set against a graduated watercolour painted blue back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 73cm by 22.5cm by 52cm, bearing label to interior lower leftEngland, Black Ducks (Common scoter), shot off Fairlight, Hastings, Sussex, by T. Parkin, on November 18th 1881

Previously part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants Auction May 2022

£150-250

240

Taxidermy: A European Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), circa 1998, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a large high quality full mount adult cock bird stood upon a moss and soil covered mound with tail fanned, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, length 68cm, overall height 52cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£150-200

241

Taxidermy: A Pair of European Magpies (Pica pica), circa 2020, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a pair of full mount adults, each perched upon a black and white painted stand, overall heights 52cm and 49cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade labels to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection (2)

£80-120

242

242

Taxidermy: A Black-backed Jackal (Lupulella mesomelas), circa 2013, by Steve Brown, Taxidermy, St Helens, Lancashire, a superb high quality award winning example of an adult Black-backed jackal in running pose, a section of stolen Zebra hide within its mouth, set above arid soil groundwork below, mounted upon an oak rectangular base, nose to tail 98cm, overall height 58cm

Winner of the best Amateur Taxidermist at the 2013 Guild of Taxidermist Awards

£600-700

243

Taxidermy: A Cased Black Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), modern, captive bred, a large high quality unusual black morph full mount adult Gyr falcon, perched atop a painted faux rock scape with head turning sharply to the right, amidst short natural grasses, set above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large wooden framed five-glass table display case, 51cm by 30.5cm 71.5cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 614599/01

244

Skeletons/Anatomy: A Yellow-fronted Amazon Parrot Skeleton (Amazona ochrocephala), modern, a complete articulated skeleton of an adult Yellow-fronted Amazon parrot, supported upon a perspex rod, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, overall height 22cm £150-250

Taxidermy: A Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), circa 1996, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a full mount adult looking straight ahead, stood atop a painted faux rock, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, overall height 31cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection £60-90 246

Taxidermy: A Black Grouse & Black-necked Stilt (Lyrurus tetrix / Himantopus mexicanus), circa 1999 & 1995, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult Black grouse hen bird laid upon pebble and soil covered groundwork, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, overall height 22cm, together with a full mount adult Blacknecked stilt with head turning to the right, stood upon moss and reeds, mounted upon an ebonised square base, overall height 38cm, (af), both with taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection (2) £60-90

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Taxidermy: A Cased Re-creation of a Family of Extinct New Zealand Huia Birds (†Heteralocha acutirostris), circa 2022, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock Staffordshire, a superb pair of composed full mount Huia birds, the male with huhu grub within it’s beak feeding his young chick laid within a natural nest site, the female perched upon a branch with head turning to the right observing, mounted amidst a natural setting of grasses, reeds and fauna, above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 89cm by 30.5cm by 67cm, the beak of the female has been reproduced from an actual beak specimen shot in the Gollans Valley, York Bay, New Zealand circa 1890, mounted upon substitute donor bodies, together with a pair of authentic natural Huia bird feathers, previously owned by his grace the 11th Duke of Bedford, president of the London Zoological Society (1899-1936), and later owned by his grace the 12th Duke of Bedford. Additional image shows the natural birds which donated the two feathers included within this lot

The Huia birds extinction had two primary causes. The first was rampant overhunting to procure huia skins for mounted specimens and their tail feathers for hat decorations. The second major cause was the widespread deforestation of the lowlands of the North Island by European settlers to create pasture for agriculture. Most of these forests were ancient, ecologically complex primary forests, and huia were unable to survive in regenerating secondary forests. It was already a rare bird before the arrival of Europeans, confined to the Ruahine, Tararua, Rimutaka and Kaimanawa mountain ranges in the south-east of the North Island. It was remarkable for having the most pronounced sexual dimorphism in bill shape of any bird species in the world. The female’s beak was long, thin and arched downward, while the male’s was short and stout, like that of a crow. Males were 45 cm (18 in) long, while females were larger at 48 cm (19 in). The sexes were otherwise similar, with orange wattles and deep metallic, bluish-black plumage with a greenish iridescence on the upper surface, especially about the head. The tail feathers were unique among New Zealand birds in having a broad white band across the tips

£1,800-2,800

248

Taxidermy: A Pair of Australian King Parrots (Alisterus scapularis), circa 1995, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a high quality pair of adults, male and female, both mounted upon a short tree stump, above moss and rock covered groundwork below, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, raised upon the original ebonised base, with four supporting bun feet, 35.5cm by 20.5cm by 52cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£600-800

249

Taxidermy: A Cased Leucistic Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), dated 2020, a high quality unusual leucistic full mount adult Common Buzzard, perched upon a cut tree stump looking slightly to the left, mounted above grasses and painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a modern wooden framed five-glass table display case, 66.5cm by 31cm by 60.5cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 349180/08

£500-700

250

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus), circa 1880-1900, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult female with head turning to the right, perched atop a short tree stump above moss below, enclosed beneath a circular glass dome (af), diameter 16cm, overall height 34cm

£150-200

252

Skeletons: A Complete King Charles Cavalier Skeleton (Canis familiaris), modern, a complete articulated skeleton of a King Charles Cavalier dog, in sitting pose with front legs raised, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, overall height 60cm

£250-350

253

Antlers/Horns: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, five sets of various aged adult horns on cut upper skulls, one large set on cut upper skull mounted upon a pedestal wall mounted shield, three varying sized and aged horns on upper skulls, a forth juvenile set of horns on cut frontlet (5)

Subject to 5% import duty

£120-180

251

Taxidermy: African Wild Cat (Felis lybica), circa early 21st century, South Africa, a full mount adult looking straight ahead, mounted walking upon a wall mounted log, nose to tail 77cm, overall height 49cm

£300-400

251

252

253

254

Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1920-1930, attributed to Cuthbertson & Harper, 10 Government Place, Calcutta, India, adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, handpainted glass eyes, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 222cm, across the forelimbs 132cm, across the rear limbs 141cm, mounted on original faded red canvas backing material, with woven woollen serrated trim border

£400-600

255

Taxidermy: Common Raven (Corvus corax), modern, a large full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a short tree stump, mounted upon a square wooden base, overall height 55cm £250-350

256

Natural History: A Cased Display of Mummified Roebuck Skulls (Capreolus capreolus), a curious and macabre collection of fourteen mummified Roebuck skulls, enclosed within a vintage five-glass scientific cabinet, with sliding front panel, 43.5cm by 23cm by 43cm £120-180

254

Taxidermy: A European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), circa 21st century, a full mount adult perched upon a cut tree stump, overall height 49cm

£70-100

Taxidermy: A North American Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched upon a wall mounted faux rock ledge, overall height 61cm

£500-700

Taxidermy: A Serval Cat (Leptailurus serval), circa earlymid 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, mouth agape, stood with front paws on a raised painted mound, mounted upon an ebonised rectangular base, nose to tail 81cm, overall height 66.5cm

£250-350

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258

257

258

259

Tusks: A Group of Common Hippopotamus Tusks (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa early-mid 20th century, a pair of large adult upper tusks of curved form, each 52.5cm and 54.5cm measured along outer curve, another similar pair, each 47.5cm and 47cm, a single curved tusk 52cm, including three single lower jaw tusks, each 37cm, 34cm, and 26cm (8)

£300-400 261

Taxidermy: A Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality full mount adult in alert position, standing tall upon a faux rock base, overall height 37cm £120-180

CARL CHURCH, TAXIDERMIST (lots 262-268)

Carl Church is an established taxidermist and sculptor based in the North of England, who has built an extraordinary career as a self-employed artist for over 20 years.

As a taxidermist, Carl cemented his reputation as a bird specialist, when he obtained his qualification in bird taxidermy in 2002 with the UK Guild of Taxidermists. Shortly afterwards in 2003 he won Best Professional Bird in the World Taxidermy Championships in America, where he was inspired by the best taxidermists in the world. Competing again in 2005, he not only won Best Professional Bird, but also the prestigious Competitor’s Award in the Professional Division. Throughout a successful career as a taxidermist, Carl has provided specimens for some of the greatest collections of taxidermy throughout Europe, and supplied taxidermy to the Natural History Museum in California.

Expanding his repertoire, in 2008 Carl began providing special effects for the film and advertising industries, and exhibited his work at the Baltic Centre in Gateshead.

One of his major achievements has been to write in 2013 a highly regarded manual on bird taxidermy, which has sold over 6000 copies worldwide. He has appeared in numerous media outlets to talk about his work, and in known for his detailed and naturalistic Dodo recreations, produced for the Great Dodo Exhibition at Kendal Museum in Cumbria.

In 2016 Carl began working in other media, such as soft alloys, wood and resin to produce life-size equestrian carvings and hyper-realistic sculpture. With decades of experience under his belt, Carl continues to produce taxidermy of the highest quality, as well as an intriguing body of sculpture enhanced by his detailed knowledge of anatomy.

262

Taxidermy: A Cased African Spotted Eagle Owl (Bubo africanus), circa 2022, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, captive bred, a superb high quality full mount adult with head turning to the right, sat perched upon an old dry tree root, above arid soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a bespoke made high quality five-glass table display case with leaded frame, raised upon an ebonised base, 40cm by 37cm by 79cm, bearing circular ivorine trade label to interior left side

£1,000-1,500

263

Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax), circa 2007, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, captive bred, a superb high quality full mount adult with head turning to the the right, perched atop a large painted faux rock, set above grass, pebble, and soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a bespoke made high quality five-glass table display case with leaded frame, raised upon an ebonised base, 61cm by 28cm by 81cm £1,500-2,000

264

Taxidermy: A Cased Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa), circa 2022, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, captive bred, a superb high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, sat perched atop an old dry tree stump, set above frozen snow covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a bespoke made high quality five-glass table display case with leaded frame, raised upon an ebonised base, 42cm by 37cm by 83cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 626991/01

£2,000-3,000

265

Taxidermy: A Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 2023, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, captive bred, a superb high quality full mount adult with head turning up and to the left, sat perched upon an arid soil outcrop, enclosed within a bespoke made high quality five-glass table display case with leaded frame, raised upon an ebonised base, 40cm by 29cm by 78.5cm, bearing circular ivorine trade label to interior left side

With CITES Article 10 (nontransferable) licence no. 626054/01

£1,500-2,500

266

Taxidermy: A Cased Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), circa 2023, by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, captive bred, a superb high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, sat upon frozen snow covered groundwork, enclosed within a bespoke made high quality five-glass table display case with leaded frame, raised upon an ebonised base, 46cm by 43cm by 83cm, bearing circular ivorine trade label to interior left side

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 626988/01

£2,500-3,500

267

Taxidermy: A Cased European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), modern,by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, Pickering, North Yorkshire, a full mount adult perched atop a sand covered mound, adorned with seashells and seaweed, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 31.5cm by 27cm by 64cm £500-700

268

Hyper-realism: “The Fat Man”, circa 2022, by World Renowned Taxidermist & Artist Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks. a fantastic hyper-realism bust of an aged adult man, cast in resin from a mould taken from the original clay sculpture, with the highest quality prosthetic glass eyes and individual implanted hairs, supported upon an ebonised pedestal base, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, diameter 29.5cm, overall height 59cm £4,000-6,000

270

Taxidermy: A Cased White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus), circa early 20th century, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood upon soil covered groundwork, amidst reeds and tall grasses, set against a watercolour painted dusk back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 28.5cm by 11.5cm by 27cm £120-180

269

Taxidermy: A Melanistic European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality unusual adult melanistic or Black fox, in pursuit pose bouncing off a short tree stump, set above simulated foliage and soil covered groundwork, mounted upon an oak rectangular base, overall height 57cm £400-600

271

Taxidermy: A Straw-coloured Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum), modern, a high quality full mount adult with wings outstretched in flying pose, mounted with feet splashing into a simulated pool of water, upon a hardwood base, overall height 23cm, width 43.5cm £200-300

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270

Taxidermy: African Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus pardus), circa early 20th century, an adult skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, with limbs outstretched, mounted upon original faded plum red felt backing material, nose to tail 217cm, across the forelimbs 128cm (af)

£200-300

273

Taxidermy: Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus), modern, a high quality full mount adult standing upon a short dry branch, an ivy leaf within its mouth, mounted upon an oval oak base, overall height 27cm

£80-120

274

Taxidermy: A Leucistic European Polecat (Mustela putorius), modern, a high quality full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, overall length 41cm

£100-150

275

Skins/Hides: Burchell’s Zebra Skin (Equus quagga), circa 21st century, a high quality adult Burchell’s/Plains Zebra flat skin, shortened limbs outstretched, flat head, 295cm long, 207cm across forelimbs, 223cm across rear limbs

£350-550

276

Skulls/Anatomy: An Extinct Steppe Bison Skull (†Bison priscus), Middle Pleistocene-Holocene era, around 195,000-135,000 years ago, a large complete upper skull of an adult male Steppe Bison, widest span 91cm, tip to tip 68.5cm, skull length 67cm, mounted upon a bespoke made metal supporting stand, attached to a stepped ebonised square base, overall height including stand 114cm £3,000-4,000

277

Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa 2019, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, an adult shoulder mount looking straight ahead, ears raised in alert position, in mid-molt, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 22cm from the wall, 32cm high

£120-180

278

Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Avocet Skeleton (Recurvirostra avosetta), modern, a complete natural articulated skeleton of an adult Avocet, with head lowered in feeding pose, mounted within an ebonised five-glass table display case, 32.5cm by 13.5cm by 23cm

£200-300

279

Taxidermy: Red Lechwe (Kobus leche), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 62cm, left horn 61cm, tip to tip 42cm, from the wall 54cm, height 121cm £250-350

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281

Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), circa early 20th century, attributed to Theobald Bros, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Mysore, India, (1862-1919), a superb large adult neck mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape, ears laid back, glass eyes, from the wall 50cm, height 49cm, mounted upon a typical Indian hardwood shield £3,000-4,000

280

Animal Furniture: A Rare Late Victorian Pair of Silver Plate Mounted Javan Rhinoceros Feet (Rhinoceros sondaicus), attributed to Rowland Ward, Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, a pair of prepared and mounted adult feet, one mounted as a watch tower including an open faced pocket watch, fitted with silver plated mounts, the other mounted as a double inkwell, fitted with silver plated mounts, each 21cm and 25.5cm in height

£800-1,200

282

Taxidermy: A Group of Three Geese, dated 1949-1974, comprising - a full mount adult female Eastern Greylag Goose, with head turning to the left, with attached identification tag - 3H, stood upon a painted faux rock base, overall height 50cm, with attached data label - Eastern Greylag Goose, Female Adult, 8th 10th 1949, Pagensand Island, Elbe Estuary, West Germany, a full mount adult male Tundra Bean Goose, with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon a sanded faux rock base, overall height 47cm, with attached data label - Tundra Bean Goose, Male Adult, 30th 1st 1974, Amberley Wild Brooks, Sussex, a full mount adult male Dark-breasted Brent Goose, with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon a pebble, shell, and seaweed covered faux rock base, overall height 49cm, with attached data label - Dark-breasted Brent Goose, Male Adult, 21st 1st 1953, The Swale, Kent. Previously part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants Auction May 2022 (3)

£120-180

283

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult in flying pose above a small moss covered ledge, set against a pale graduated pink and blue painted back drop, enclosed within a carved wooden framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 21cm by 6.5cm by 20.5cm, excluding outer frame

£200-300

284

Taxidermy: Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount juvenile male with head turning to the left, stood upon painted faux mud groundwork, overall height 54cm, Previously part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants Auction May 2022

£100-150

285

Antlers/Horns: Hungarian Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), circa late 20th century, a large set of adult stag antlers on upper skull, 17 points (8+9), widest span 124.5cm, height 118cm

£180-280

287

Taxidermy: A European Barn Owl (Tyto alba), modern, a high quality full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, with wings slightly open in readiness to fly, perched upon a small broken tree stump, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and flora, set above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a modern five-glass table display case with oak base, 33cm by 31cm by 53cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 299593/02

£250-350

286

Taxidermy: A Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), circa earlymid 20th century, a full mount juvenile in standing pose with head turning very slightly to the left, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome, supported upon an associated gilded base, raised on four turned pedestal feet, 33cm by 23.5cm by 51.5cm overall

£300-400

288

Antlers/Horns: A Group of European & African Trophies Horns & Antlers, circa 1972-1979, to include a set of Scottish Feral Goat horns on cut frontlet, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with applied ivorine plaque - “Wild Goat, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Kirkcudbright, John Myall, March 1975”, a set of Scottish Red Deer stag antlers on cut frontlet, 11 points (5+6), widest span 63cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with applied ivorine plaque - “Red Stag, Stronelaird, Inverness-Shire, John Myall, Oct 1972”, a set of medal class European Mouflon horns on upper skull, widest span 42cm, mounted upon a polished brass support with attached ebonised shield, including bronze medal, and a set of adult Blesbok horns on cut skull cap, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with applied ivorine plaque - “Blesbok, Tchipise, South Africa, John Myall, 10 June 1979” (4) £200-300

289

Glass Domes: A Pair of Circular Glass Domes, modern, a pair of circular glass domes upon ebonised circular bases, each 24cm in diameter, 41cm high overall (2) £80-120

290

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 184cm £1,000-1,500

291

Taxidermy: Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), dated 1941, by Van Ingen Van Ingen, Mysore, India, a high quality adult shoulder mount, with head turning to the left, with jaw agape, glass eyes, from the wall 39cm, height 47cm, mounted upon a replacement hardwood shield, numbered 28714

£2,000-3,000

292

Taxidermy: Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), dated 1935, by Van Ingen Van Ingen, Mysore, India, a high quality adult shoulder mount, with head turning to the right, with jaw agape, glass eyes, from the wall 39.5cm, height 47cm, mounted upon a replacement hardwood shield, numbered 21690

£2,000-3,000

291

294

Taxidermy: Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta), dated 1979, Sabie Sands, E. Transvaal, South Africa, a large high quality adult shoulder mount looking straight ahead, with mouth agape, glass eyes, from the wall 55cm, bearing identification plaque to verso - Spotted Hyena, Sabie Sands, E. Transvaal, South Africa, John Mynall, 20 June 1979 £1,200-1,800

293

Taxidermy: A Rhea Chick (Rhea americana), modern, a high quality full mount Rhea chick with head turning slightly to the right, stood within a broken egg shell, mounted upon an ebonised oval base, enclosed beneath a period glass dome, 31.5cm by 19.5cm by 37cm overall £400-600

295

Tusks: A Set of Common Hippopotamus Tusks (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa early-mid 20th century, a pair of large adult upper tusks of curved form, each 66cm and 65cm measured along outer curve, including a pair of lower jaw tusks, each 35cm and 36cm in length (4)

£200-300

296

Taxidermy: A Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), modern, by Robert Reed, Taxidermy, Sussex, a high quality full mount adult in alert position, standing tall upon arid soil groundwork, mounted upon an oval oak base, overall height 50cm

£150-200

297

Skeletons: A Cast of a Dodo Skeleton (†Raphus cucullatus), modern, a complete skeletal cast of an adult full mount Dodo, in standing position looking straight ahead, mounted within a large five-glass table display case with oak base, 69cm by 33cm by 74cm, the skeletal bones were cast from actual bones collected by George Clarke from the Mare aux Songes, Mauritius during the 1860’s, bearing identification plaque to interior £1,500-2,000

298

Taxidermy:A Pair of European Otter Tail Rudders (Lutra lutra), dated 1934/1930, two silver mounted adult Otter tail rudders, from the Buckinghamshire Otter Hounds, with engraved inscriptions “B.O.H, Broughton, 16-09-30, 5 hrs” & “B.O.H, Irby, June 18th 1934” (2) £120-180

299

Taxidermy: Lady Amherst’s Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, Nth Yks, a high quality full mount adult cock bird, with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop a small ebonised torchere, overall height 89.5cm

£250-350

300

Taxidermy: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), dated 2021, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, Nth Yks, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched upon a short dry tee stump, mounted above painted groundwork and ferns beneath, enclosed beneath a period circular glass dome, with original ebonised base, diameter 22.5cm, overall height 54cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 611855/01

£350-450

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa 21st century, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, Nth Yks, a full mount adult Kingfisher with wings outstretched in flying pose, mounted against a watercolour painted riverbank scene, enclosed within a wall hanging five-glass display case, 25.5cm by 8.5cm by 18cm excluding outer frame

£150-250

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), captive bred, dated 2019, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb high quality full mount adult male with a red berry within it’s beak, perched upon a frost covered branch, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging five-glass oak framed display case, 24.5cm by 12cm by 37cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£250-350

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Taxidermy: Scarlet Ibis (Eudomicus ruber), circa early-mid 20th century, a superb quality full mount adult with neck arched backwards, beak raised, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, upon the original ebonised base, raised on four squat feet, 38cm by 19.5cm by 59cm overall

£800-1,200

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Antler Furniture: A Deer Antler Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, a deer antler mounted chandelier, of square shaped form, with four fitted lights each with natural hide shades, diameter 92cm by 90cm approximately, drop 96cm, with supporting ceiling fitted chain

Subject to 5% import duty

£150-250

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Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, an adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, widest span 76cm, tip to tip 51cm, from the wall 78cm, height 92cm

£180-280

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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Re-creation of an Extinct Great Auk Skeleton (†Pinguinus impennis), modern, a complete skeletal re-creation 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

£1,000-1,500

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Taxidermy: A European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), dated 2006, a high quality full mount adult perched atop a small lichen encrusted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, set above painted soil groundwork, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original oak base, diameter 19cm, overall height 33cm

£200-300

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Taxidermy: An Early 20th Century Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), circa 1915, a full mount adult perched upon a small branch, issuing from dry grasses and fauna, set above painted soil groundwork, re-mounted beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original oak base, diameter 20.5cm, overall height 41cm

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Cased Black Legbar Hen (Gallus domesticus), modern, by John Burton, Taxidermy, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, a full mount adult Legbar hen with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon soil covered groundwork, amidst tall dry grasses, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 51cm by 25cm by 48cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£200-300

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Taxidermy: Montagu’s Harrier (Circus pygargus), circa early 20th century, a full mount young adult female with head turning to the left, perched atop a moss covered tree stump, set above heather, soil and moss covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large period circular glass dome, upon the original ebonised base, diameter 29cm, overall height 84cm

£450-650

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis), circa early 20th century, a pair of full mounts, one perched atop a large painted faux rock ledge above the second bird below with head turning to the right, both mounted amidst seaweed and sea shells, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 63cm by 26cm by 65.5cm

£280-380

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Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the right, 50cm from the wall, height 91cm

£180-280

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Common Impala (Aepyceros Melampus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the right, from the wall 49cm, height 92cm,51cm, (2). together with a high quality adult doe shoulder mount facing to the right with neck outstretched, from the wall 46cm, height 51cm (2)

£300-400

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Taxidermy: A Barn Owl Family Diorama (Tyto alba), circa early 21st century, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a superb high quality Barn owl family group diorama, depicting the male perched upon an old barn beam with field mouse prey underfoot, the female and her chick below on the barn floor, amidst an array of straw, twine and rope, set against a wooden panelled back drop, enclosed within a large three-glass ebonised table display case, 76cm by 27cm by 77cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence nos. 224807/08219203/27 - 294714/08

£650-850

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Taxidermy: A Cased Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), dated 1945, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched upon a dry branch issuing from painted faux rock work beneath, amidst a natural setting of wispy grasses, lichen and mosses, enclosed beneath an original period five-glass table display case with taped frame, 42.5cm 39.5cm by 64cm, signed and dated to groundwork lower right side, previously part of a private collection for many years £1,200-1,800

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Taxidermy: A Carrion Crow & Jackdaw (Corvus corone/ Coloeus monedula), circa 2020, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult Carrion crow with head turning to the right, perched atop a black and white painted stand, overall height 46cm, together with a full mount adult European Jackdaw looking straight ahead, perched atop a black and white painted stand, overall height 45cm, each with taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection (2) £80-120

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Taxidermy: A European Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1911, by L.W. Bartlett & Son, Taxidermy, 23 High Street, Banbury, an adult neck mount with head turning to the right, with jaw slightly agape, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with attached silver plaque - “Albrighton Hounds, 28th Dec 1911”, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Magnificent Rifle Birds (Ptiloris magnificus), re-cased by Rowland Ward Ltd, 64/65, Grosvenor Street, London, (circa 1960), a superb pair of rare and interesting Magnificent Riflebirds, the male with wings outstretched displaying his colourful neck plumage, the female perched beside with head raised, both mounted upon a small branch, amidst reeds and leaves, set above soil covered groundwork below, enclosed within a typical Rowland Ward five-glass table display case with green painted taped frame, 49.5cm by 27cm by 41cm, bearing a trade mark circular ivorine button to interior groundwork, bird specimens were mounted circa 1875, and then re-cased in the 1960’s by Rowland Ward

£1,500-2,500

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Taxidermy: A Mystical Unicorn Shoulder Mount, modern, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a high quality Unicorn shoulder mount, with head turning to the left, from the wall 53cm, horn length 70cm, overall height 129cm £700-900

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Taxidermy: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 41cm, height 68cm

£120-180

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Little Owl (Athene noctua), by T.E. Gunn, Taxidermy, 86 St Giles St, Norwich, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a short tree stump, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and dry fauna, mounted above soil covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 30cm by 13cm by 30.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, this case has remained in unmolested original condition, with untouched taped frame and original glass

£400-600

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Taxidermy: A European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), dated 2021, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a superb quality adult male Red fox shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, mouth agape, from the wall 23cm, overall height 41cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Hare Mask & Tribute To Champion Greyhound Genial Nobleman Winner of The Waterloo Cup (Lepus europaeus), mounted by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an interesting and unique display containing a preserved European Hare mask, mounted upon a trade mark shaped oak shield, surrounded by numerous newspaper clippings relating to the Waterloo Cup of 1934, Genial Nobleman a high quality thoroughbred greyhound sired by previous Waterloo Cup Winner “White Collar” and owned by Mr N. Shaw, secretary of the Ipswich Coursing Club, secured the win in just 29 seconds to take the deciding match against Lord Sefton’s entry “Sold Again”, establishing his legacy as a notable winner of the prestigious Waterloo Cup, enclosed within a wall mounted five-glass display case, 67.5cm by 19.5cm by 45cm excluding outer frame

£400-600

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Taxidermy: A Cased Common Raven (Corvus corax), circa 2016, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult female looking straight ahead, perched atop a dry tree stump, amidst gorse and grasses, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 61cm by 31cm by 61.5cm

£350-450

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Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount with head turning to the right, right horn 111.5cm, left horn 111.5cm, tip to tip 47.5cm, from the wall 95cm, height 149cm

£350-450

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Taxidermy: A Cased Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), dated 1921, attributed to E.C. Saunders, Taxidermy, Great Yarmouth, a full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the left, stood atop a large painted faux rock, mounted above short grasses and pebble covered shoreline groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, later re-cased within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 35cm by 22cm by 46.5cm, bearing applied legend to interior right - “Puffin, Blakeney Point, Norfolk, R.J. Pinchin, April 1921”. Shot by Robert James Pinchin (1865-1943), Pinchin was a wildfowler from Cley Next the Sea Norfolk and later became the first warden at Blakeney Point

£350-450

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Taxidermy: Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, Nth Yks, a high quality full mount adult cock bird, with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a small ebonised torchere, overall height 85.5cm

£150-250

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Exotic Birds, dated 1878, Spain, by James Gardner, 1844-1917, Bird & Animal Preserver, 52 High Holborn, W.C, and 29, late 426 Oxford Street, a high quality cased diorama of exotic birds to include - Hoopoe, Azure-winged Magpie, European Roller, European Bee-eater, all mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, above pebbled groundwork beneath, set against a watercolour painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 62cm by 22.5cm by 61cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior lower left and verso, bearing label to interior - Spain, Azur-wing Magpie, Common Roller, Common Bee-eater, and Hoopoe, shot in the Provincia de Cordova, Andalucia, by T. Parkin in 1878. Previously part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants auction May 2022.

The company of James Gardner was known as a purveyor of very high quality diorama cases and held Royal Warrants for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, The Royal Families of England & France and His Highness The Khedive of Egypt, thus establishing their name in the annals of taxidermy history

£800-1,200

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Taxidermy: A Pair of South African Springboks (Antidorcas marsupialis), circa late 20th century, a pair of adult male shoulder mounts, one looking to the left, the other to the right, each 44cm from the wall, one 62cm high, the other 67cm high (2)

Subject to 5% import duty

£350-450

330

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

£350-450

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Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a high quality adult shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, 54cm from the wall, height 49cm

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A Re-creation of a Rare New Zealand North Island Kkako or Blue Wattled Crow (Callaeas wilsoni), modern, a high quality full mount re-creation of this rare bird native to New Zealand, perched atop a short branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, mounted above painted soil groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 38cm by 20.5cm by 49cm

£350-450

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Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa early 20th century, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermy, Leamingto, 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, 24.5cm from the wall, 33cm high, bearing Peter Spicer impressed trademark to shield verso

From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Pied Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), a full mount adult perched upon a small branch above short grasses and painted soil groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, recased within a modern ebonised period style three-glass display case, 23cm by 13cm by 28.5cm

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Chestnut Horse Foal (Equus caballus), a full mount foal in standing position with head turning to the left, with attached rope lead and collar, mounted upon a grit covered base, nose to tail 76cm, overall height 67cm

£250-350

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), dated 2017, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a superb high quality Red fox emerging from his den, peering to the left amidst a natural setting of grasses, upon painted soil groundwork, set against a partial woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 46cm by 25.5cm by 47cm, inspired by a similar example originally mounted by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington

£350-450

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Taxidermy: A Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), circa 2016, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a high quality full mount adult perched atop a seaweed covered cut tree stump, mounted above pebble covered shoreline groundwork beneath, set against an ocean painted blue back drop, enclosed within a large ebonised period style three-glass display case, 61.5cm by 25.5cm by 85cm, Blithfield Reservoir, 2016

£450-650

Taxidermy: A Group of Ruffs (Philomachus pugnax), circa late 20th century, a group of five full mount Ruffs, including two males in breeding plumage, each mounted upon various faux rock bases (5)

£200-300

Taxidermy: A Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus), circa 1995, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, captive bred, a full mount adult looking straight ahead, stood upon moss groundwork, mounted upon an ebonised oval base, overall height 35cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, part of the Peter Farrington Collection

£100-150

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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Cased Banded Armadillo Skeleton and Carapace, modern, a complete articulated adult Armadillo skeleton, with accompanying carapace mounted above, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, 35cm by 15.5cm by 27.5cm £350-450

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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Red-Backed Shrikes (Lanius collurio), circa late 20th century, a high quality pair of full mount adults, the male and female both perched amidst a gorse bush setting, above a nest of five faux eggs, amidst a gorse bush, set above painted soil covered groundwork with short dry grasses, mounted against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 46cm by 27cm by 52cm £300-400

Taxidermy: A Pair of European Spotted Nutcrackers (Nucifraga caryocatactes), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult perched upon a short dry tree stump, mounted upon a shaped mahogany base, together with another full mount adult perched upon a loose branch (2) £150-250

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Wire-tailed Manakin (Pipra filicauda), a full mount adult male perched upon a small branch with wings raised, enclosed beneath a small circular period glass dome, with original ebonised base raised upon three bun feet, diameter 13.5cm, overall height 26cm

£80-120

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Taxidermy: A Cased Gyr Falcon X Peregrine Falcon (Falco rusticolus x Falco peregrinus), dated 2019, by P.H. Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult looking straight ahead, perched atop an old cut tree stump, amidst a natural setting of fallen leaves, grasses and reeds, mounted above painted soil groundwork, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style three-glass display case, 41cm by 23cm by 52cm

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 590026/01

£350-450

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Taxidermy: North American Coyote (Canis latrans), modern, by Steve Brown, Taxidermy, St Helens, Lancashire, a superb high quality full mount adult Coyote in howling pose, with head raised and mouth agape, stood upon soil and pebble covered groundwork, mounted upon an oval oak base, nose to tail 102cm, overall height 88cm

£650-750

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Greater-spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga), attributed to the Scottish School of Taxidermy, a large high quality full mount Greater-spotted eagle, perched looking straight ahead atop a large painted faux rock, set against a dark stormy sky back drop, enclosed within a large period oak framed three-glass display case, 64cm by 32cm by 101cm £1,500-2,500

Natural History: An Edwardian Field Collectors Case, circa 1907-1914, by Rowland Ward, Ltd, “The Jungle”, 167 Piccadilly, London, an interesting good quality field collectors case, the outer case wrapped in khaki canvas with leather trim and strap, the hinged lid opening to reveal a plum coloured interior divided into various compartments, with two removeable trays, 36.5cm by 32cm by 18cm, bearing full paper trade label to interior £300-400

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Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella), circa 21st century, by Karl Human, Taxidermy, Crestwood Farm, East London, South Africa, a large high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 98cm, left horn 100.5cm, tip to tip 54cm, from the wall 79cm, height 144cm

£350-450

Taxidermy: A Cased European Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), circa 21st century, a high quality large full mount adult, with head looking slightly to the left, perched atop a cut tree stump, amidst tall dry grasses, set above painted soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 51.5cm by 30.5cm by 85.5cm.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 233542/01

£700-900

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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Rare Cased Chimpanzee Skeleton (Pan troglodytes), captive bred, circa 2010, a complete natural articulated female skeletal 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 £7,000-9,000

Natural History: A Late Victorian Rhinoceros Horn Walking Cane, circa 1870-1900, the gilt metal pommel decorated with high quality engraved floral swags, the tapering cylindrical haft terminating in an engraved matching gilt metal ferrule, 98.5cm

£400-600

Taxidermy: A Cased Albino Weasel (Mustela nivalis), circa, by Rowland Ward, Ltd, Naturalists, 167 Piccadilly, London, an unusual rare full mount adult Albino Weasel with head turning to the left, stood upon soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with green taped frame, 22.5cm by 11.5cm by 18cm, bearing two full taxidermist’s paper trade labels to underside, trade mark ivorine button label to interior groundwork £350-450

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Skeletons/Anatomy: A Roseate Spoonbill Skeleton (Platalea ajaja), a complete articulated Spoonbill skeleton in standing position, enclosed within a fiveglass table display case, 27.5cm by 16.5cm by 48cm

£350-450

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Magpie (Pica pica), circa 1880-1900, attributed to A.S. Hutchinson, 98 London Road, Derby, a full mount adult Magpie in inverted position with wings outstretched, amidst a natural setting of grasses, ferns and fauna, mounted above painted faux wood stumps and rockwork below, set against a typical graduated watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with external gilt slip border, 53.5cm by 20.5cm by 52cm

£250-300

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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

£300-400

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Skulls/Anatomy: A Late 19th Century Wreathed Hornbill Beak (Rhyticeros undulatus), an adult upper beak section, 21cm measured along outer curve

£70-100

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult perched upon a small moss covered ledge, set against a pale graduated pink and blue painted back drop, enclosed within a carved wooden framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 21cm by 7cm by 21cm, excluding outer frame

£200-300

Taxidermy: A Pair of Stock Doves (Columba oenas), circa 1955, by Dr James Harrison, Sevenoaks, Kent, a pair of full mount adults, each perched upon a cut branch, mounted upon identical circular ebonised bases. Previously Part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants Auction May 2022 (2)

£80-120

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Taxidermy: A Cased European Barn Swallow in Flight (Hirundo rustica), attributed to E.F. Spicer, Taxidermy, Birmingham, a full mount adult in flying pose with wings outstretched, swooping above painted faux rockwork below, enclosed within a mahogany framed four-glass table display case, 25.5cm by 16cm by 28.5cm

£150-200

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Taxidermy: A Cotton-eared Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount juvenile sat within the fork of a small dry branch, with head looking slightly down to the left, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome with supporting ebonised base, raised upon four bun feet, 25cm by 14.5cm by 43cm

£400-600 363

Taxidermy: A Cased European Woodcock (Scolopax), circa mid-20th century, attributed to Rowland Ward, Ltd, London, a full mount adult in low crouching position, nestled amidst a natural setting of dry ferns, leaves and fauna, stood upon painted soil groundwork below, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 38.5cm by 23.5cm by 35cm

£200-300

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Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1924, 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, 35.5cm high, bearing ivorine plaque - “E.M.R, Glamorgan Hounds, Feb 1924”, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso

£200-300

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Taxidermy: An Impressive Large Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Duck & Geese, dated 1879, by James Gardner, 1844-1917, Bird & Animal Preserver, 52 High Holborn, W.C, and 29, late 426 Oxford Street, a high quality diorama of various wading birds to include - Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Scaup Duck, Gadwall Duck and Swamp Bittern, all mounted upon a large painted rockscape, amidst a natural setting of tall thick undergrowth and tall grasses, set against a graduated pale blue/pink sky back drop, enclosed within a large typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 157cm by 35.5cm by 104cm, taxidermist’s small full paper trade label to interior lower right, together with a large full paper trade label to the verso, bearing label to interiorSouthern States of North America, Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Scaup Duck, Gadwall and Swamp Bittern, shot by T. Parkin, in January and February, 1879, at Galveston Bay, Texas, U.S.A. Previously Part of the James Harrison Collection, Tennants Auction May 2022

The company of James Gardner was known as a purveyor of very high quality diorama cases and held Royal Warrants for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, The Royal Families of England & France and His Highness The Khedive of Egypt, thus establishing their name in the annals of taxidermy history

£800-1,200

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Display of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a colourful display of tropical birds native to North & South America, Africa, and Australasia, to include - a pair of Regent Bowerbirds male and female, Spangled Cotinga, Purple-breasted Cotinga, Campo Troupial, and Blue-bellied Roller, all perched upon a centrally positioned lichen encrusted branch, set above soil and moss covered groundwork below, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, upon the original rosewood veneered base with supporting bun feet, 40.5cm by 23cm by 60cm

£600-8

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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.

AML Due Diligence

We conduct appropriate Due Diligence checks to comply with current Anti Money Laundering regulations for any buyer exceeding the threshold of £8,000. We reserve the right to withhold the purchased lots until such checks have been completed.

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.

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

NEXT NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY SALE

FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2023

2022 AUCTION DATES

Wednesday 5 April Toys & Collectables

Thursday 6 April

Antiques & Interiors, to include: Beswick & Border Fine Art

Wednesday 19 April Natural History & Taxidermy

Saturday 21 April Antiques & Interiors

Saturday 21 April Fine Wine & Whiskey

Friday 28 April Books, Maps & Manuscripts

Wednesday 3 May Coins & Banknotes

Friday 5 May Antiques & Interiors

Saturday 13 May

Country House

Saturday 13 May

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

Wednesday 17 May

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools

Saturday 26 May Antiques & Interiors

Saturday 26 May

Costume, Accessories & Textiles