Tennants Natural History Sale - 23 July 2021 by Tennants Auctioneers

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY FRIDAY 23 JULY 2021

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 pre-historic 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. 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 SPECIALIST 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 FRIDAY 23 JULY 2021 AT 10.30AM

AUCTION The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING Viewing by prior arrangement with Specialist, Robbie Bright Thursday 22 July 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 294 BACK COVER Lot 219

Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck & Alpine Chamois, circa late 20th century, thirty sets of adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon various shields, forty sets of mostly adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets(unmounted), twenty five sets of adult and juvenile Alpine Chamois horns on cut upper frontlets - (unmounted), in three boxes (95)

Antler Furniture: An Antler Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, an antler mounted three-light chandelier, formed by three cast Red deer antlers, fitted with three matching copper shades, width 71cm, height 81cm

Horns/Hides: A Small Collection of African Hides and Skull, modern, comprising - adult Blue Wildebeest back skin including tail and main, 211cm by 138cm, adult Cape Greater Kudu flank skin, 174cm by 106cm to tail tip, Common Impala flank skin, 92cm by 73cm to tail tip, adult female Blue Wildebeest horns on upper skull, on hardwood shield (4)

£180-280

£150-200

Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated 9th July 1948, in the manner of P.D. Malloch, Naturalist, Perth, Scotland, preserved and mounted upon a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 62cm by 9.5cm by 23.5cm, excluding outer frame, bearing paper legend to interior lower right, “Brown Trout, weight 5lbs 2ozs, Caught by Andrew Philp, Loch Lanish, 9th July 1948”, together with another Cased Brown Trout, dated 2nd June 1930, preserved and mounted upon a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case (damaged glass), 65cm by 8cm by 28cm, excluding outer frame, bearing ivorine legend to interior lower centre, “Caught by Andrew Philp, Loch Lanish, 2nd June 1930, weight 5lbs” (2) 8

£200-300

£120-180

5 Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, high quality shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 39cm from the wall, 66cm high

£180-280

6 Glass Dome: A Modern Circular Glass Dome, a modern glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three pedestal feet, diameter 20.5cm, dome height 30cm, overall height 32cm

£40-60

7 Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African game trophies to include - two male South African Springbok horns on upper skulls, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Warthog upper skull, Blue Wildebeest adult male horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Black Wildebeest adult male horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull (9)

£350-450 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 24% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

8 Taxidermy: European Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated December 31st 1958, Quendon Wood, by Army & Navy Stores, London, SW1, adult fox mask with mouth agape in aggressive pose, mounted upon a typical blonde oak shield, 24cm from the wall, original ivorine trade label to verso, gilt legend to shield “Quendon Wood, Dec. 31st. 1958”

£80-120

9 Antlers/Horns: Barbary Sheep (Ammotragus lervia lervia), circa 1970, large adult male horns on upper skull, right horn 70.5cm, left horn 68cm, tip to tip 21cm

£70-100

10 Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) dated Oct 15th 1932, Devon & Somerset hounds. adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap ten points (5+5) widest span 68cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing metal label “W.W.Wiggins - master, E. Bawden huntsman”, and including a biography book of the huntsman Ernest Bawden (2) 13

£100-150

Taxidermy: Reeves Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), circa late 20th century, full mount adult cock bird perched upon a tree branch protruding from a wall mounted tree branch, overall length 161cm, tail length 134cm

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Northern Hobby (Falco subbuteo), dated 1905, a full mount adult perched upon a small cut tree branch, issuing from natural ferns and tall grasses, above soil covered groundwork, set against a pale blue wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass table display case, 31.5cm by 15cm by 41.5cm, inscribed in pencil to verso of the case “cased 22/10/05, restored 26/11/26”

Entomology: Three Framed Tropical Butterflies, circa late 20th century, a small collection of 5 various tropical specimens, including swallowtail and birdwing, mounted within various wall hanging picture frames, 23cm by 28cm, - 19cm by 16.5cm, and 22.5cm by 28.5cm (3)

£150-200

12 Taxidermy: A Cased Australian Whistling Duck and Widgeon, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult drake Australian Whistling duck with head turning to the left, stood upon moss covered bark groundwork, set against a mirrored back drop, enclosed within wall hanging picture frame style four-glass display case, 26.5cm by 12.5cm by 32cm excluding outer frame, together with a hen Widgeon duck in an identical wall hanging case (2)

£60-80

15 Taxidermy: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa mid-20th century, a young adult Roebuck neck mount looking straight ahead, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 28cm from the wall

£60-90

£180-280

£80-120

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17 Taxidermy: Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), circa early 21st century, captive bred, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult with a Eurasian Jay prey underfoot, mounted upon a painted faux rock bolder, with grit covered groundwork, upon a polished oval oak base, overall height 44.5cm Cites Annex B, Appendix II.

£100-150

16 Taxidermy: Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii), circa 1900, Central Africa, by Rowland Ward, “The Jungle”, 167 Piccadilly, London, young adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 53cm, left horn 50cm, tip to tip 12.5cm, from the wall 49cm, height 79cm 16

£150-200

Natural History Book: Rowland Ward Taxidermist to the World, by Morris (P.A) - 2003 hardcover, 164 page history and reference book documenting arguably one of the World’s best and most prolific taxidermy companies

Taxidermy: White Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), modern, South Africa, a high quality unusual light coloured shoulder mount with head turning sharply to the left, 50cm from the wall, 92cm high

£50-80

£180-280

20 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 52cm by 27cm

£80-120

21 Natural History: A Pair of Hermit Crab Wet Specimens (Eupagurus bernhardus), modern, each contained within a perspex display case, containing preservative fluid, 12cm by 11cm by 17cm (2)

£50-80

21 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 24% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

22 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Red Fox Head Mount (Vulpes vulpes), by James Gardner, 29, Late 426, Oxford Street, London, full head mount with mouth agape in aggressive pose, peering through heather, brush and fauna, above a large faux rock upon a pebbled floor, set against a watercolour painted back board, enclosed within a four-glass ebonised table display case with taped frame, 26cm by 22.5cm by 38cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso 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 Provenance: Ex “The Bruce Housden Collection”, Tennants Auctioneers, 14 June 2019, lot 2139

£300-400

23 Hides/Skins: Blue Wildebeest Hide Rug (Connochaetes taurinus), modern, South Africa, brand new condition, adult tanned flat skin with shortened limbs outstretched, length 235cm, across the forelimbs 172cm, across the rear limbs 167cm

£100-150

24 Taxidermy: A Wall Domed European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa late 20th century, a superb full mount adult, perched atop a small painted rock with head turning slightly to the left, amongst dry twigs and brush, set against a riverscape back drop, enclosed within an oval framed wall hanging perspex domed display case, 47cm by 11.5cm by 35.5cm.

£300-400

25 Taxidermy: A Group of Late Victorian Trophy Heads and Antlers, comprising a Rams head on shield looking straight ahead, 24cm from the wall, an Indian Blackbuck neck mount looking straight ahead, 37cm from the wall, height 63cm, mounted upon an ebonised shield (af), a set of adult buck Fallow deer antlers, on shield, widest span 60cm (3)

£80-120

26 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of White-Tailed Tropicbirds (Phaethon lepturus), a pair of full mount adults, the male perched above the female on a painted rock ledge, above pebbled and seaweed covered groundwork, set against a painted graduated pink sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 74cm by 22cm by 53.5cm, bearing glass panel identification to interior front glass “Birds of the Tropics”

£150-250

27 Taxidermy: An Edwardian Wall Cased Goldcrest (Regulus regulus), 1895-1958, by George Bazeley, 13 Marefair, Northampton, a full mount adult in flying pose with wings outstretched, above dry grasses, set against a green mottled painted back drop, enclosed within a typical oak framed diamond shaped five-glass display case, 20cm by 7cm by 34cm excluding outer frame

£70-100

Taxidermy: Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus), circa 1920-1930, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Mysore, India, skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, glass eyes, with limbs outstretched, 144cm long nose tip to tail, 135cm across forelimbs, original canvas backing material lacking

£300-400

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Taxidermy: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), circa 1987, Tanzania, East Africa, by Hannes Wimmer, Pfarrkirchen, Germany, high quality large adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 90.5cm, left horn 91cm, tip to tip 59cm, widest span 95.5cm, from the wall 103cm, height 91cm, measured using Rowland Ward method 12

Taxidermy: Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), circa 1940, by Van Ingen Van Ingen, Taxidermy, Mysore, India, numbered 28119, adult male neck mount with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 11cm, left horn 11½cm, tip to tip 8½cm, from the wall 31cm, height 46cm, taken by Capt N.B.M, Smithson, R.A, Hyderabad, India, impressed trade stamp to verso, original care label to verso

Taxidermy: A Large Cased Pair of Glaucous Gulls (Larus hyperboreus), dated 22nd February 1895, Wells, Norfolk, a pair of adult full mounts, both stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst dry grasses and heather, set against a pale blue watercolour painted interior, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case, 118.5cm by 36.5cm by 79cm

£500-700

30 Hides/Pelts: Colobus Monkey (Colobus guereza), circa 1970, Tanzania, circular skin rug made from 17 Colobus monkey pelts stitched together as a circular rug, 120cm diameter

£250-350

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£200-300

Provenance: Originally bought from the “Henry Spencer & Son’s auction of the contents of Annesley Park, Nottinghamshire”. Hand written paper legend to verso.

£350-450

33 Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), circa mid-late 20th century, a large set of weathered adult stag antlers on cut upper skull, 18 points (9+9), widest span 109cm, height 125cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield

£120-180

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34 Taxidermy: Grey-Headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, standing upon cut straw, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome on ebonised base, raised upon four squat feet, 42cm by 25cm by 33cm

£200-300

35 Taxidermy: A Cased Pine Marten & Late Victorian Cased Otter, a full mount adult Pine Marten with head turning to the right, stood with front paws upon a painted faux rock, set against a painted mountain landscape scene, enclosed within a modern three-glass oak framed display case, 53.5cm by 27.5cm by 60.5cm, together with a Victorian cased European Otter, a full mount adult stood upon a painted faux riverbank setting, amidst tall dry grasses and reeds, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass table display case, 83cm by 28cm by 48.5cm (2)

£150-200

36 Glass Domes: A Quantity of Glass Domes and Bases, a period circular glass dome, diameter 15cm, height 41cm, a period oval glass dome, width 26cm, depth 15.5cm, height 42cm, a small modern circular glass dome, diameter 12cm, height 20cm, together with three period ebonised oval bases, and one circular (qty)

£60-90

37 Taxidermy: A Green European Woodpecker & Yellow Canary, circa 1900, a full mount Yellow Canary mounted upon a moss covered branch, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging bubble dome, diameter 23cm, together with a cased Green Woodpecker full mount adult male perched upon moss covered branches, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised pine single-glass table display case, 27.5cm by 14.5cm by 37.5cm (2)

Skulls/Anatomy: A Pair of Framed Corvid and Wading Bird Skulls, modern, a framed Raven skull with our accompanying painted faux eggs, a Black-Throated Diver skull with two accompanying painted faux eggs each mounted upon a green felt back drop, each enclosed within a modern cream painted single glass wall hanging display case, 30cm by 9.5cm by 30cm (2)

Hides /Skins: A Collection Of European & African Game Trophy Skins, circa late 20th century, comprising - four adult European Wild Boar hides, one European Wild Boar Piglet hide, one European Wild Boar back skin, one South African Springbok hide, one Common Impala hide, one large Cape Greater Kudu hide, three Fallowbuck hides - two in winter coat, one European Mouflon hides, all fully prepared tanned hides, two Red Fox Stoles & brush (qty)

£70-100

39 Taxidermy: A Fallow Deer Fawn (Dama dama), circa late 20th century, a full mount fawn in recumbent position, with head turning to the left, mounted upon a rustic split log base, overall length 53cm, overall height 25cm

£60-80

40 Taxidermy: A Pair of Ruffs (Philomachus pugnax), circa mid-late 20th century, a pair of full mount adults, male and female, the male with wings outstretched in stooped pose, the female standing beside him, both mounted upon a cream painted square base, overall height 25cm

£100-150

£150-250

42 Antler Furniture: An Antler Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, an antler mounted four-light chandelier, formed by three large cast Red deer antlers, max width 92cm, height 80cm, together with a smaller single light example of square form, formed by four cast Sika deer antlers, diameter 51cm, height 48cm (2)

£150-250

£100-150

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46 Taxidermy: A Group of Late Victorian North and South American Birds, comprising a White-Bearded Manakin, Campo Troupial, and a Bobolink, all perched upon a dry twisted tree root, mounted upon a polished split log base, overall height 34cm

£120-180

43 Taxidermy: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, adult ram shoulder mount looking straight ahead, approximately 4 years old, from the wall 49cm, mounted upon an oval shield

£120-180

44 Taxidermy: A European Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), circa late 20th century, full mount adult cock bird, perched upon a wall mounted tree branch with tail fanned and head raised in calling pose, from the wall 65cm, height 85cm

£80-120

45 Taxidermy: A Large Preserved Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), circa late 20th century, a preserved skin mount of a Common Carp, mounted upon a blonde oval oak shield, overall length 81cm, together with a preserved Carp and Pike head mount, each mounted upon a cut oak shield (3)

Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African Game Trophy Horns, circa early-mid 20th century, comprising - three pairs of Cape Greater Kudu horns, one pair of Grant’s Gazelle horns, a pair of Kob horns, three pairs of Lesser Kudu horns, two pairs of Cape Red Hartebeest horns, a pair of Common Impala horns, a pair of female Blue Wildebeest horns, a pair of Gemsbok Oryx horns + one other, a single Roan Antelope horn, a single Waterbuck horn, and a pair of Nyala horns (qty)

49 Taxidermy: Shields, fifty mixed split ash tree shields, various sizes - average 13cm by 23cm, some with attached partial jaw bones to the verso (50, used)

£150-250

£70-100

Taxidermy: A Collection of Countryside Animals, circa late 20th century, comprising - European Badger full mount with front feet raised upon a tree stump, Alpine Marmot full mount adult stood upright upon a tree stump base, two Pine Martens each mounted upon wall mounted branches, a Red Fox mask with attached tail, mounted upon a rustic shield, European Polecat full mount upon a wall mounted branch (6)

Antlers/Horns: Two Pairs of Cast European Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), circa late 20th century, a set of large cast adult park stag antlers, 24 points (10+14), right antler 85cm, left antler 83cm (some points damaged) (8.6kgs), another similar set, 22 points (13+9), right antler 72cm, left antler 75cm (some points damaged) (8.4kgs) (4)

£120-180

£100-150

£70-100

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Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), circa mid-late 20th century, possibly a Sprinkling Tarn, Lake Windermere, preserved and mounted upon a whitewash painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 50cm by 9cm by 19.5cm, excluding outer frame

£100-150 8

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52 Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Gazella gazella), dated 2002, Osonjiva, Namibia, high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 81cm, left horn 81cm, tip to tip 36cm, from the wall 76cm, height 135cm

£280-380

53 Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), dated 2002, Osonjiva, Namibia, South West Africa, a high quality large adult bull shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 134cm, left horn 134cm, tip to tip 92cm, from the wall 88cm, height 172cm

£300-400

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54 Taxidermy: A Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive bred, circa 2015, by Dave Spatcher, Taxidermist, Leicester, a full mount adult female, perched atop a painted faux rock bolder with head turning slightly to the right, set above grit and soil covered groundwork, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 41cm by 28cm by 49.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside, closed ring number 32897W With Cites article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 540650/01

£650-850

55 Antlers/Tusks: European Roebuck & European Wild Boar, circa late 20th century, twenty one sets of mostly adult Roebuck antlers on cut upper frontlets, mounted upon matching blonde oak shields, thirty sets of mostly adult Roebuck antlers on cut upper frontlets, mounted upon similar dark wood shields, twenty European WIld Boar tusks, mounted upon circular and oval ebonised shields, in three boxes (qty)

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Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), circa 2011, by Dave Hornbrook, Taxidermy, Guisborough, Cleveland, a full mount adult male perched upon a dry tree stump, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within an oak and lead framed five-glass table display case, 32.5cm by 22.5cm by 43.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside

Taxidermy: Lowland Nyala (Nyala angasii), circa late 20th century, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount with head turning very slightly to the left, right horn 69cm, left horn 68.5cm, tip to tip 20cm, horns measured using Rowland Ward method 8, from the wall 66cm, height 95cm

£200-300

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable), licence no. 597275/02

£280-380

58 Antlers/Horns: A Large Set of European Moose Antlers (Alces alces), circa late 20th century, a large set of adult bull Moose antlers on cut upper skull, 22 points (12+10), widest span 135.5cm, height 94cm

£250-350

59 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Hill Myna Birds (Gracula religiosa), circa 1880-1900, in the manner of Joseph Cullingford, a pair of full mount adults, each perched upon a small painted faux branch, set against a plain white painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised period style single-glass display case, 41cm by 18cm by 31cm

£100-150

60 Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), dated 3rd March 1991, by Nico van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa, shoulder mount facing slightly to the right, 52cm from the wall, height 80cm

£150-200 59 10

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Antlers/Horns: European Moose Antlers (Alces alces), circa late 20th century, a set of young adult bull antlers on cut frontlet, 7 points (3+4), widest span 86cm, mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, another smaller example on cut frontlet, 3 points (1+2), widest span 57cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, another set of young adult bull antlers on hide covered boss, 6 points (3+3), widest span 78cm, mounted upon a small shield, a smaller example on cut upper skull, 3 points (2+1), widest span 42cm, mounted upon a shaped shield (4)

Taxidermy: Leopard Skin Carriage Rug (Panthera pardus), circa 1900, a trio of Leopard flat skins all with flat heads, mounted with glass eyes, all three skins stitched together as one rug with reduced length limbs, mounted upon a later green baize backing material, 255cm by 168cm

£150-200

62 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 56cm by 30cm

£80-120

63 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), circa 2019, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a large full mount female stood atop a cut tree stump, above soil covered ground work, enclosed within a five-glass wooden framed table display case, 46.5cm by 28.5cm by 65cm overall including base With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no- 596330/02

£400-600

Cites Annex A, Appendix I (exempt)

£250-350

Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 23rd 6th 1963, by M.J. Ball, Taxidermy, Dursley, Glouscester, a large skin specimen preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted pale blue back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 136cm by 30.5cm by 52cm, ivorine legend to interior upper left “Pike, 31lbs, Caught River Arrow, Alcester, 23.6.63, Olaf Priol”

£150-200

66 Taxidermy: Shields, thirty-three similar dark oak shields, various sizes - average 11cm by 19cm, together with thirty matching dark oak shields, 12cm by 22cm (63, used)

£80-120

67 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 10th October,1931, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, adult head mount turning slightly to the left with mouth agape in aggressive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, 28cm high, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso, ivorine plaque “ Killed Hagg Wood, Oct 10th 1931”

£150-250

68 Taxidermy: A Cased French Partridge and Red Squirrel, circa early 20th century, a full mount adult stood upon painted groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, and fauna, enclosed within a three-glass table display case, 27.5cm by 13cm by 33cm, together with a cased Red Squirrel, sat atop a moss covered mound, amidst dry grasses and fauna, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 28.5cm by 13.5cm by 36cm (2)

£120-180

69 Taxidermy: A Collection of Countryside Birds, modern, a full mount adult Woodcock standing upon a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of grasses and fauna, mounted upon a gritted base, a full mount adult Magpie perched upon a wall hanging tree branch, a full mount adult English Partridge standing upon a small log, upon a gritted base (3).

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70 Taxidermy: A Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), modern, a full mount adult cock bird with crest displayed, perched upon a wall hanging tree branch, overall length 77cm

72 Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Head Mount (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1900-1920, adult head mount looking straight ahead, with mouth slightly agape, glass eyes, mounted upon shaped shield, from the wall 35cm

£120-180

Cites Annex A, Appendix II (exempt)

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Gold Finch (Carduelis carduelis), circa late 20th century, by H.R. Bennett, Taxidermist, Hainford, Norwich, a full mount adult, perched upon a slender lichen encrusted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, set against a blue wash painted back drop, enclosed within a five-glass wall hanging display case with leaded frame, 16cm by 6.5cm by 23.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£250-350

73 Taxidermy: A Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1880-1900, a collection of eight various tropical birds, all mounted upon a centrally mounted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, and fauna, enclosed beneath a period glass dome, upon an oval ebonised base, raised on four bun feet, 38cm by 17cm by 45cm overall including base

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74 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), circa 1920-1930, Rowland Ward Record Class, adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 70cm, left horn 69cm, tip to tip 42.5cm, from the wall 48cm, height 105cm, mounted upon a shaped shield

£150-200

75 Natural History: A Wet Specimen of a Garden Worm and a Pregnant Rat Uterus, circa late 20th century, each contained within a perspex display case, containing preservative fluid, worm case 6cm by 3.5cm by 21cm, rat uterus case 16cm by 4.5cm by 16cm (2)

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76 Entomology: A Collection of World Butterflies & Moths, circa 1970-1980, a varied collection of World Butterflies & moths, 115 different specimens, some with attached data, a number from the collections of Mr M.J. Hoare and Mr T.B. Scott, enclosed within various boxes (qty)

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Little Auks (Alle alle), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of full mount Little Auks, one stood upon a frosted faux rock ledge, the other above in flying pose, set against a watercolour painted mountainous shoreline winter scene back drop, enclosed within a mahogany framed five-glass picture frame style display case, 34.5cm by 13cm by 49.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right

£300-400

78 Taxidermy: Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), circa 1998, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a full mount adult female with head turning to the right, perched upon an arched branch, issuing from a polished oak oval base, 49cm high overall With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.595828/01

£120-180

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult drake, mounted as hanging game, suspended from a knotted string noose, set against an oak panelled back drop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case 30.5cm by 12.5cm by 61.5cm excluding outer frame

£100-150

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80 Taxidermy: A Golden European Mole (Talpa europaea), circa 1900-1914, by Rowland Ward, “The Gallery of Natural History and Artistic Treatment”, 167 Piccadilly, London, a full mount adult Golden mole, stood upright with head turning slightly to the right, mounted upon soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a typical small five-glass table display case, with green painted taped frame and base, 20cm by 13.5cm by 19cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside

£250-350

81 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Eurasian Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus), in the manner of - H.T. Shopland, Carver & Gilder, 40 Higher Union, Street, Torquay, a pair of full mount adults, both mounted upon a painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of seaweeds, shells and pebbles, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period four-glass display case, 69.5cm by 29cm by 49cm

£250-350

Natural History: A Small Quantity of Late Victorian Birds of Paradise Millinery Plumes, nine various species of Birds of Paradise plumes, tail feathers (qty)

Taxidermy: A Large Cased Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus), circa 2004, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount captive bred adult, perched atop a cut tree stump, above gritted groundwork beneath, a pair of falconers bells around each ankle attached with leather straps, enclosed beneath a large lead-framed five-glass table display case, raised upon an ebonised base, 37cm 29.5cm by 75.5cm, part of the Peter Farrington collection

£50-80

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84 Taxidermy: A Pair of Red Fox Cubs (Vulpes vulpes), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a superb quality pair of young full mount fox cubs, in relaxed attentive pose, both mounted upon a dry tree root, overall height 48cm

£350-450

85 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), dated 26th December 1899, by Small & Son, 38 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, a full mount adult stood within a natural setting of grasses above grit covered groundwork, set against a watercolour painted estuary scene back drop, enclosed within a simple period ebonised pine three-glass display case, 31cm by 12.5cm by 25.5cm, bearing hand written legend to verso “Snipe shot by T.G. Abram, Dec 26th 1899”

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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 natural rock, above a black painted floor interior, enclosed within a modern ebonised framed five-glass table display case, 44cm by 21cm by 47cm

£150-250

Fossils: Petrified Wood Specimens, Brazil, a pair of petrified wood bookends, 9.5cm by 7cm by 19cm approx, another smaller pair, 8.5cm by 4.5cm by 12cm, a small petrified log specimen of cylindrical form, 25cm by 10cm, a petrified tree trunk specimen, 21cm by 10cm by 24cm (qty)

£70-100

88 Collectibles: Rowland Ward China Coffee Cans and Saucers, six Coffee Cans and saucers, painted with various birds comprising Superb Starling, Malachite Kingfisher, African Hoopoe, Fine Banded Woodpecker, Tacazee Sunbird, Black Headed Oriole, manufactured by Hammersley & Co, Bone China

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Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), modern, South Africa, high quality adult bull shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 59cm, from the wall 72cm, height 85cm

Taxidermy: A Cased Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), circa mid-20th century, a full mount adult male, perched atop a small tree stump, issuing from painted faux grass covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, and flower heads, set against a blue painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 41.5cm by 14.5cm by 34.5cm

£250-350

90 Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Mask (Lutra lutra), dated 15th 6th 1938, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, a large high quality adult Otter mask facing slightly to the left with mouth agape, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 24cm from the wall, taxidermist’s impressed text to verso, bearing ivorine label “N.C.O.H, Devils Water, 15.6.38”, also attached paper article for the Northern Counties Otter Hounds describing the hunt

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92 Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), dated 1905, a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a sandy river bed, mounted against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case, 50cm by 18cm by 31.5cm, bearing legend to interior upper right “Caught by H. Norris, weight 2½ lbs, 1905”

£300-400

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Taxidermy: Harris Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult stood upon soil covered groundwork, mounted upon a rectangular base, overall height 33cm

Taxidermy: A Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus), circa 1960, a full mount adult in sitting position, with head turning slightly to the right and tail curled to the front, body length 19cm, overall height 16cm

The Harris Hawk, formerly known as the Bay-Winged Hawk or Dusky Hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the south-western United States south to Chile, central Argentina and Brazil

£300-400

95 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of British Birds, dated 1874, by H. Crook, Castle Street, Salisbury, a group of river birds comprising Moorhen, Kingfisher and Little Grebe, all mounted amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, brush and fauna, set against a watercolour painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 51cm by 14cm by 36cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior top left panel, dated 1874

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97 Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella gazella), modern, South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning sharply to the right, right horn 90cm, left horn 92cm, tip to tip 33cm, from the wall 51cm, height 126cm

£300-400

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian French European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), an adult head mount looking straight ahead, with mouth agape, glass eyes, 45cm from the wall, height 69cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Silver Pheasants (Lophura nycthemera), circa 1880-1900, a pair of adult cock birds, both stood upon grit covered groundwork, amidst dry grasses and ferns, set against a pale green painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 86cm by 22cm by 53cm

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult male with head turning back and to the right, perched upon a small branch above frosted groundwork, set against a white wash painted back drop, enclosed within an angled three-glass wall hanging display case, 31cm by 10.5cm by 19cm excluding outer frame

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Taxidermy: A Cased Green Woodpecker and Red Squirrel, circa 1900, a full mount adult male Green woodpecker, clinging to a lichen covered tree stump, with head turning to the right, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, above grit covered groundwork, enclosed within a single-glass pine framed display case, 26cm by 13.5cm by 40.5cm, bearing remains of trade label to interior lower left “W.H, ???”, together with a cased Red Squirrel, eating a nut, stood upon a soil covered mound, enclosed within a white painted three-glass table display case, 28cm by 14cm by 28.5cm (2)

£80-120

101 Taxidermy: Polar Bear Skin (Ursus maritimus), circa 1970, Canada, a young adult skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, limbs outstretched, backed onto red fabric backing material, nose to tail 186cm, across the forelimbs 206cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II (exempt)

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103 Taxidermy: Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), circa early 20th century, a young adult full mount, with head turning to the right, nose to tail 117cm (af)

Antlers/Horns: Eld’s Deer Antlers (Rucervus eldii), circa 1891-1921, India, by Rowland Ward, FZS, “The Jungle”, 166 Piccadilly, London, adult male stag antlers on cut upper skull, widest span 72cm, overall height 66.5cm, mounted upon a typical period Rowland Ward shield, bearing RW gouge to verso, partial paper trade label remaining to verso With Cites A10 (non-transferable) licence no.600408/01

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Antlers/Horns: Southern Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), circa 1960, Kigezi District, Uganda, taken by E.A. Fangoudis, Rowland Ward Record Class - 78th position, large adult bull horns on upper skull, widest span 127cm, inside span 117.5cm, tip to tip 109cm, right horn 94cm, left horn 98cm, mounted upon a homemade shaped shield, recorded in Rowland Wards Records of Big Game, 26th Edition, Volume I, 2002

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106 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Merganser (Mergus merganser), circa late 20th century, a high quality full mount adult male, with head turning back and to the left, perched atop a rotting fence post, above moss and sea weed below, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, raised upon four squat feet, 27.5cm by 30cm by 79cm

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Honey Buzzards (Pernis apivorus), circa 1880-1900, by George White, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Salisbury, a pair of full mount adults, one perched upon a painted tree stump with head turning slightly to the left, the other below feeding upon a Hornets nest with left wing raised, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall dry grasses and fauna, set against a typical sky painted back drop, with white clouds in the distance, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case with gilded border, 91.5cm by 25.5cm by 83cm, hand written paper legend to case interior upper centre “Honey Buzzard shot near Gothenberg Sweden”, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior lower right

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108 Pelts/Hides: An Early 20th Century Duck Billed Platypus Patchwork Carriage Rug, the overall construction formed by forty-five adult Platypus pelts, all stitched together to form a rectangular patchwork rug, mounted upon a brown baize backing material, dimensions of pelts 150cm by 117cm, overall including outer border 178cm by 142cm Provenance: By repute the carriage rug was purchased nearly 100 years ago by the current vendor and has remained in the family ever since. It was part of the contents included in the sale of Woodcliffe House near Leeds, which became their family’s principal home. This was a favourite location for many Victorian textile barons who built substantial mansions with their newfound wealth - many are still to be seen in what is now a planning conservation area and a significant site of social history. The property was purchased from an elderly gentleman who was the long-term owner. As such, the rug had almost certainly been at that property for many years before the time of the sale. Pre-war, it was used by the rear seat passengers in the family car as there were no effective in-car heaters at that time - even in Rolls-Royce vehicles! Since that time, it has been in long term storage rather than on display, hence the excellent condition. Some investigations were made several years ago with the British Museum, which suggested that it was one of only two or three such examples of which they were aware; with one being in their collection. This item has never been offered on the open market previously

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Skulls/Anatomy: A Framed Display of Corvid Skulls, modern, a collection of seven various corvid skulls, comprising - Hooded Crow, Carrion Crow, Rook, Jay, Raven Jackdaw, Magpie, each mounted upon a green felt back drop, each with attached painted faux egg, enclosed within a modern cream painted single glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm

Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, fifty-one sets of mostly adult antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon various blonde oak shields, in two boxes (51)

Taxidermy: Peter Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), circa 2020, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, an anthropomorphic Peter Rabbit in standing position, wearing a hand-crafted blue jacket, rabbit height 32cm, overall including base 37cm

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110 Taxidermy: Pair of Common Ravens (Corvus corax), modern, a large pair of full mount adults, one perched upon the skull of a Red deer with head raised in calling pose, the other perched upon the antler, mounted upon a moss covered circular split log base, overall height 54cm, maximum diameter 87cm

115 Natural History: A Collection of Faux Birds Of Prey Eggs, a hand painted collection of thirteen various faux European Birds of Prey eggs, comprising Goshawk, Peregrine, Golden Eagle, Buzzard, Osprey, Sparrowhawk, Merlin, Kestrel, Hobby, Kite, Montagus Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, mounted upon a plain white back drop, enclosed within a single-glass oak framed wall hanging display case, 31.5cm by 9cm by 43.5cm

£200-300

111 Taxidermy: Reeves Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), circa late 20th century, full mount cock bird perched atop a small turned wooden perch, beak to tail tip 66cm, overall height 41cm

£60-90

112 Taxidermy: Shields, fifty mixed split oak tree shields, various sizes - average 10cm by 22cm (50, used)

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Antlers/Horns: Hungarian Red Deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), circa 2001, Hungary, a set of large adult Royal stag antlers, 12 points (6+6), on faux cut upper skull, widest span 113cm, height 129cm mounted upon a shaped oak shield

Taxidermy: Ellipsen Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), dated 2003, Mananga, South Africa, an adult male shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, tip to tip 43cm, from the wall 78cm, height 141cm

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118 Taxidermy: Scottish Feral Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus), circa early 21st century, young adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 52cm, left horn 53cm, from the wall 51cm, height 85cm

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119 Taxidermy: Racoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), circa late 20th century, adult head mount turning to the left, from the wall 23cm, together with a prepared tail and tanned flatskin (3)

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120 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 8th March 1923, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled riverbed, mounted against a graduated painted pale blue/green back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised rectangular three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, bearing gilt legend “Pike Caught by J.W. Simpson at Marlow, 8th March 1923, wgt 11lbs 10ozs”

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121 Horns/Skulls: A Collection of African Game Trophies, circa 1990, South Africa, comprising - one adult male Gemsbok Oryx, horns on cut upper skull, right horn 94cm, left horn 92cm, on hardwood shield, Cape Greater Kudu adult male horns on cut upper skull, right horn 121cm, left horn 121cm, on hardwood shield, Cape Red Hartebeest adult male horns on cut upper skull, on hardwood shield, female South African Springbok horns on cut upper skull, on hardwood shield, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Lowland Nyala adult male horns on upper skull (6).

£400-600

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122 Taxidermy: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, adult ram neck mount looking straight ahead, approximately 3 years old, from the wall 37cm, height 43cm 122

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123 Horns/Skulls: Cape Eland & Cape Greater Kudu Horns, circa mid-late 20th century, a large set of Cape Eland horns on cut skull cap, Rowland Ward record class, right horn 94cm, left horn 97cm, tip to tip 53cm, mounted upon a weather oak shield, together with a set of Cape Greater Kudu horns on upper skull, right horn 116cm, left horn 122cm, tip to tip 76cm, measured using Rowland Ward method 8

£150-200

124 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), an early example by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, Wales, a full mount adult in seated position with tail curled in front, sat upon gritted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, and fauna, set against a blue wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case, 63.5cm by 30cm by 69cm

£150-250

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125 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 56cm by 30cm

£80-120

126 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult cockbird with head turning to the right, perched upon a small moss covered tree stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised pine framed single-glass display case with gilded moulding, 48cm by 18cm by 60cm

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127 Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 9th January 1928, by W.C. Darby, Naturalist, 1 New-Inn Hall Street, Oxford, an adult fox mask looking straight ahead, with ears laid back and snarling expression, 23cm from the wall, height 27cm, bearing full paper trade label to verso, with painted legend to shield base “L.C.G.D, Pomfret Castle, 9.1.28” 127 24

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128 Taxidermy: A Spanish Cockerel (Gallus gallus domesticus), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a high quality full mount adult cockerel, in standing position, with head turning slightly to the left, mounted upon an ebonised wooden block base, overall height 49cm.

£120-180

129 Taxidermy: A Cased Indian Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus), circa 2002, by Robert Marshall, Taxidermy, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, a captive bred full mount adult female perched upon a cut tree stump, mounted upon a green painted square base, amidst faux flora and moss, enclosed beneath a lead-framed five-glass table display case, raised upon an ebonised base, 51cm by 23.5cm by 48.5cm, part of the Peter Farrington collection

£600-800

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130 Natural History: A Pair of Late 19th Century Walrus Tusks (Odobenus rosmarus), a large pair of adult Walrus tusks, of curved form, with attached circular rings, 61.5cm & 63cm measured along outer curve (2) Provenance: By descent from Captain Fairweather’s family Captain James Fairweather was a whaling ships captain in the Dundee Whaling fleet, voyaging to the Arctic and north-eastern Canada, Newfoundland, and the Arctic every year until 1889. He then joined the Merchantile Marine and retired in 1913, at which point he undertook a last voyage to the Arctic (1914). In 1916 he was commissioned by the British Government to Captain the Discovery (scientific research vessel) for the Shackleton Relief expedition to the Antarctic. He and his crew reached as far as Montevideo where he then heard the news that Shackleton had been rescued by another ship

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131 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of English Partridge (Perdix perdix), dated 2012, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality pair of full mount adults with their young chicks, stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of wispy grasses and moss, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging picture frame style five-glass display case, 53cm by 13cm by 38.5cm excluding outer frame, bearing taxidermist’s signature to interior upper right, full paper trade label to verso

£400-500

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132 Taxidermy: A Common Hill Mynah Bird (Gracula religiosa), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult perched upon a small perch, supported by a wire bracket, overall height 24cm

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133 Taxidermy: Black-Backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas), modern, South Africa, a full mount adult with front paws resting upon a gitted mound, with head raised and mouth agape, mounted upon soil and faux brush covered groundwork, raised upon a polished wooden platform base, nose to tail 99cm, overall height including base 86cm

£150-250

134 Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), modern, South Africa, high quality adult shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, 49cm from the wall, height 45cm

£250-350

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135 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Diorama of Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), circa early 20th century, by J. Mountney & Son, Naturalist, 42, Royal Arcade, Cardiff, a pair of high quality full mounts, hen and cock bird, the cock bird stood aupon a faux rock bolder with tail fanned in courtship pose, the hen below amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and ferns, above pebbled groundwork, set against a grey painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case, 83.5cm by 36cm by 68.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s partial trade label to interior lower right

£400-600

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136 Taxidermy: A Cased Roach (Rutilus rutilus), dated 1893, by W. Barnes, 30 Lesly Street, Barnsbury, Islington, North London, a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 49.5cm by 15cm by 31.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior upper left, paper legend to interior upper right “Roach, taken by Mr J, Cooper at Amberley, Oct 1893, weight 1lb 14½ ozs”

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137 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 1870-1900, in the manner of T.E. Gunn, Giles Street, Norwich, a full mount adult perched upon a small branch, with head turning to the right, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass table display case, 32.5cm by 17cm by 46cm

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Taxidermy: A Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive bred, circa 2015, by Dave Spatcher, Taxidermist, Leicester, a full mount adult male, perched upon a painted faux rock ledge with head turning to the right, set against a faux painted cliff side, enclosed within a picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 22.5cm by 50.5cm excluding outer frame, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, closed ring numbers 15215V & 26067W

Taxidermy: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), dated 1985, Ramsgill, 23st, adult stag neck mount looking straight ahead, 13 points (6+7), widest span 75.5cm, from the wall 56.5cm, height 118cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, bearing plaque “1985, 23st, Ramsgill, D.J. Tunnicliffe”

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£600-800

139 Taxidermy: Carpathian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa attila), dated 30th November, 2001, Hungary, mounted by Carl Church, Taxidermy, Pickering, North Yorkshire, large adult male shoulder mount, with head turning very slightly to the left, from the wall 76cm, height 52cm, including framed Hungarian Hunting Certificate, taxidermist’s trade card to verso

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141 Taxidermy: Reeves’s Muntjac Deer (Muntiacini), dated 2001, Beechwood Estate, Watlington, Oxford, mounted by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, right antler 9cm, left antler 10cm, tip to tip 10cm, from the wall 30cm, height 49cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, bearing applied metal plaque - “D.J. Tunnicliffe, Beechwood Estate, Watlington, Oxford, 2001”, taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso

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Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), dated 2002, Osonjiva, Namibia, adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 68cm, height 115cm

Antlers/Tusks: European Roebuck & European Wild Boar, circa late 20th century, fifty sets of adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut upper frontlets, some abnormal, mounted upon various shields, together with twenty-six sets of adult and juvenile Wildboar tusks, mounted upon various circular shields, in three boxes (qty)

Taxidermy: A Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a collection of eight various tropical birds, including - Red-Cowled Cardinal, Honeycreeper, Blue-Winged Parrotlet, Bananaquit, Minivet, Masked Flower Piercer, etc., all mounted upon a centrally mounted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, enclosed beneath a period glass dome, upon an oval ebonised base, raised on four bun feet, 27cm by 15cm by 46cm overall including base

£200-300

143 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Chub (Squalius cephalus), dated 9th December 1923, by W.F. Homer, 105 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 64.5cm by 15cm by 34cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass “Chub 3lb 2½ozs, Caught at Broxbourne, by T.H. Bryan, 9th Dec 1923”

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145 Taxidermy: African Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus pardus), dated May 1964, Mozambique, Africa, by Rowland Ward, Ltd, 64/65 Grosvenor Street, London, a superb quality adult skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, glass eyes, with limbs outstretched, mounted upon light brown felt backing material, nose to tail 213cm, across the forelimbs 133cm, including photocopies of original photographs from Mozambique 1964 album, also photocopy of original Rowland Ward invoice. With Cites Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.601195/01

£150-200

147 Hides/Skins: Cape Buffalo Skin Rug (Syncerus caffer caffer), modern, South Africa, adult tanned flat skin with shortened limbs outstretched, length 243cm, across the forelimbs 182cm, across the rear limbs 202cm

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Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 53cm from the wall, height 81cm

Antlers/Horns: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, three sets of adult male horns, two sets on upper skulls, one set on part upper skull (damaged), all mounted upon pedestal wall shields (3)

Natural History: A Late 19th Century Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board, of natural curved form, the flattened surface with pierced holes, decorated with a simple depiction of two men in a boat stalking a Walrus, raised upon one side with three supporting legs.

£180-280

149 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa late 20th century, South Africa, comprising - adult male Cape Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, mounted on a shaped shield, two sets of Common Impala horns on cut upper skulls, on matching shaped shields, two sets of South African Springbok adult male horns on cut upper skulls, on matching shaped shields, three sets of Bush Duiker horns on cut upper skull and cut frontlet, on shields, a set of adult male Bushbuck horns on cut skull cap, on shield, a set of adult male Northern Common Reedbuck horns on cut upper skull (10)

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151 Natural History: A Composition “Trilobite Fossil” Bowl, of circular dished form, diameter 34cm, height 11cm

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152 Taxidermy: European Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult, laid nestled amidst a natural setting of mosses, lichen and dry grasses, upon a wooden tree stump, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 32cm by 21.5cm by 27cm

£70-100

154 Glass Dome: An Early 20th Century Circular Glass Dome, a large glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three bun feet, diameter 19cm, dome height 57cm, overall height 60.5cm

£100-150

155 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased European Badger (Meles meles), a full mount adult badger stood upon green painted faux rock work, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 80cm by 32cm by 62cm

£100-150

156 Entomology: A Cased Display of Tropical Butterflies, circa late 20th century, a wall hanging display of twenty-one various tropical butterlfy specimens, all pinned upon a white back drop, all with data labels attached, enclosed within a glazed framed 46cm by 4cm by 35.5cm, together with another pair of butterflies contained with a small glazed display case 15.5cm by 3.5cm by 20cm (2)

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157 Taxidermy: A New Zealand Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), circa 2016, by Tyron Southward, Taxidermy, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, a very high quality shoulder mount of enormous proportions looking straight ahead, 27 points (15+12), widest span 122cm, 87cm from the wall, height 152cm, taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso

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158 Taxidermy: Gyr Saker Hybrid Falcon (Falco rusticolus X Falco cherrug), circa 2018, captive bred, full mount adult perched upon painted faux rockwork, with grey squirrel tail under foot, set against a watercolour painted image of a Peregrine Falcon back drop, enclosed within a three-glass oak framed table display case, 53.5cm by 33.5cm by 73cm With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no.595841/01 Closed ring no - DBNA0484714, O

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159 Skulls/Anatomy: African Common Warthog Skull (Phacochoerus africanus), circa late 20th century, complete prepared bleached skull, including tusks, length 39.5cm, height 22.5cm

£70-100

160 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Ptarmigan and Red Grouse (Lagopus muta/Lagopus lagopus scotica), circa 1920, in the manner of W.A. Macleay & Son, Inverness, a pair of adult full mount Ptarmigan in winter plumage male and female, both stood upon a painted faux rock ledge, above a pair of Red grouse, the male laid within a patch of flattened grass, the female behind upon painted rock work, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 71cm by 29.5cm by 52.5cm

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161 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Pied Wagtails (Motacilla alba yarrellii), dated 2005, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of full mount adults, each perched upon painted faux rock ledges, the female tending her nest of four faux eggs, set amidst a natural setting of wispy grasses and ferns, set against a watercolour painted river scene back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging picture frame style five-glass display case, 45cm by 9cm by 34.5cm excluding outer frame, bearing taxidermist’s signature to interior lower centre, full paper trade label to verso

£300-400

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162 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult stood upon a carpet of moss, amidst a natural setting of tall reeds and grasses, mounted upon an ebonised base, overall height 39cm, part of the Peter Farrington collection

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164 Taxidermy: A Cased Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius), circa 1862-1965, by William Farren, 76 Regent Street, Cambridge, full mount perched upon a large painted faux branch with wings outstretched and tail raised, the branch issuing from painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue watercolour painted back board, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 40.5cm by 30cm by 52.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

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163 Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), modern, circa 2021, a full mount adult perched atop a small dry tree stump, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a modern ebonised five-glass table display case, 29cm by 28.5cm by 49.5cm. With Cites Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no 597975/01

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165 Taxidermy: A Blue-Eared Pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a high quality adult full mount cock bird with head slightly lowered, perched atop a dry tree stump, overall height 73cm, mounted upon an ebonised oval base

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166 Taxidermy: A Cased Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), by J.E. Shelbourne, 21 Amy Street, Braunstone, Leicester, a full mount adult, mounted upon painted faux rock work, amidst reeds and grasses, set against a pale blue wash painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with taped frame, 38cm by 23cm by 45cm, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to outer glass lower right

£120-180

167 Taxidermy: A Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult perched upon a twisted tree root, with neck slightly stooped, overall height 58cm

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168 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Woodcock and Snipe, by James Gardner, Furrier and Plumassier, 52, High Holburn, WC, London, a full mount adult Woodcock in stooped position upon a painted rock, together with a Common Snipe and Jack Snipe, all amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 61cm by 15cm by 33cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso 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

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169 Taxidermy: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), dated 5th August 1999, by Colin Dunton Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a large medal class adult buck shoulder mount, looking slightly to the left, right antler 26.5cm, left antler 27cm, from the wall 39cm, height 84cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, taxidermist’s trade label to verso, bearing ivorine plaque “T.C.H, Crow Wood, 5.8.99”

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£150-200

171 Taxidermy: An Unusual Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), circa early 20th century, by Ralph Allder, Taxidermist & Engraver, Newbury, a full mount adult male stood upon painted faux groundwork, amidst ferns, moss and brush, set against a pale blue/green back board, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 44.5cm by 18cm by 43.5cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior lower right Provenance: Ex “The Bruce Housden Collection”, Tennants Auctioneers, 9 August 2019, lot 7

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172 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus), attributed to Walter Lowne, Great Yarmouth, female full mount, stood upon painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of grasses, seaweeds, fauna and pebbles, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 40.5cm by 14cm by 37cm

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173 Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa 1920, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right with mouth agape in aggressive pose with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 26.5cm from the wall, 27cm high, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso of shield

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174 Fossils: Fossilized Fish Specimens, Brazil, a complete positive a negative specimen of a fossilized fish, in solidified mud, 28.5cm by 13.5cm, together with another multiple fish example, in solidified mud, 28cm by 21cm (3)

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175 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Ringed Ouzels (Turdus torquatus), circa 1878, a pair of full mount adults, male and female, both perched upon a centrally positioned branch, set against a plain papered interior, reminiscent of the North East of England taxidermy school, enclosed within a single-glass pine framed display case with over papered outer panels, 43cm by 13.5cm by 35.5cm

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176 Animal Furniture: A Pair of Cape Buffalo Hoof Bookends (Syncerus caffer caffer), modern, South Africa, a pair of adult hoofs mounted upon hardwood stands as bookends, with leather fitted tops, 21cm by 17cm (2)

£80-120

177 Taxidermy: Sika Deer (Cervus nippon), modern, adult stag shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 8 points (4+4), from wall 54cm, height 87cm

£220-320

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178 Taxidermy: A Rare Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Wading Birds, by Williams & Son, 2 Dame Street, Dublin, a superb quality diorama comprising Redshanks, Turnstones and an Oyster Catcher, all mounted upon a painted faux rock ledge, above shell and pebble covered ground work, amidst a natural setting of seaweed and dry grasses, set against a pink and blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass table display case, 72cm by 20.5cm by 66cm, bearing original small oval paper trade label to interior centre left

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179 Taxidermy: A Cased Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), circa late 20th century, captive bred, by Peter Farrington, Taxidermy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, a full mount adult stood with head slightly lowered, mounted upon a black painted base, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with taped frame, raised upon four squat feet, 46cm by 30.5cm by 79.5cm, bearing full taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior

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183 Taxidermy: Shields, fifty matching dark oak shields, 11cm by 19cm (50, used)

£70-100

184 Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), circa late 20th century, a set of adult stag antlers on cut upper skull, 13 points (6+7), widest span 89cm, height 113cm, mounted upon a shaped shield

£80-120

185 Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, forty five sets of adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, mounted upon identical carved Austro-German oak shields, in two boxes (45)

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181 Taxidermy: A Common Raven (Corvus corax), modern, a large full mount adult perched upon a painted faux rock, with beak agape and head raised in calling pose, overall height 54cm

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Late Victorian Campo Troupials (Icterus jamacaii), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults in typical period pose, one perched above the other upon a centrally positioned branch, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, enclosed beneath a period circular glass dome, upon a circular ebonised base, raised on three bun feet, diameter 23cm, overall height 49cm

£180-280

182 Taxidermy: A Cased European Hare (Lepus europaeus), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult with rear legs slightly raised in hopping pose, stood upon moss covered groundwork, with painted faux rocks and lichen, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with taped frame, 50cm by 24.5cm by 57cm, taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior lower left

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186 Taxidermy: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), dated 2003, Mananga, South Africa, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount, looking slightly to the right, widest span 65cm, from the wall 69cm, height 82cm

£200-300

187 Tusks/Hides: A Quantity of Hunting Trophies, circa early 21st century, comprising - three sets of European Wild Boar Tusks, all mounted upon carved Austro-German shields, a set of Common Warthog Tusks, dated 2002, Osonjiva, Namibia, mounted upon a shaped oval oak shield, a mounted Oryx tail & Blue Wildebeest tail, as fly swats, a Black-Backed Jackal hide, mounted upon black felt backing material, a mounted animal leg table lamp, with Zebra print shade (qty)

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188 Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated July 8th 1908, in the manner of John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke’s, London, EC, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 66cm by 16cm by 36cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass “Trout 4lbs 7ozs, Caught at Mill House, Taplow, by F.S. Fickling, July 8th 1908”

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189 Taxidermy: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), circa late 20th century, South Africa, large high quality adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, widest span 92cm, tip to tip 60cm, from the wall 107cm, height 85cm

£450-650

190 Taxidermy: Chobe Bushbuck (Tragelaphus ornatus), modern, high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, left horn 35.5cm, right horn 35.5cm measured using Rowland Ward method 8

£150-200

191 Antlers/Horns: A Large Set of European Moose Antlers (Alces alces), circa late 20th century, a large set of adult bull Moose antlers on upper skull, 19 points (11+8), widest span 139.5cm, height 109cm

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192 Antlers/Horns: European Mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon), circa late 20th century, three sets of adult horns between 4-6 years of age, two on cut upper frontlet, and one on upper skull, each attached upon a wall mounted pedestal shield (3)

£120-180

193 Antlers/Tusks: European Roebuck & European Wild Boar, circa late 20th century, thirty sets of adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut upper frontlets, mounted upon split ash tree shields, twenty five sets of abnormal adult Roebuck antlers on cut upper frontlets, mounted upon various shields, together with twenty-five sets of adult Wild boar tusks, mounted upon various circular shields, in three boxes (qty)

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Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa late 20th century, large adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, from the wall 59cm, height 90cm

Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African hunting trophies to include - two male South African Springbok horns on upper skulls, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala young adult male horns on upper skull, Warthog complete skull, Blue Wildebeest adult horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Black Wildebeest adult male horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull 99)

Taxidermy: Greylag Goose Neck Mount (Anser anser), circa late 20th century, an adult neck mount with head turning slightly to the right, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 22cm from the wall, height 42cm

£150-250

195 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 52cm by 29cm

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198 Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Fishing Mouse, circa 2020, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic mouse in full fishing attire, sat upon a painted faux rock ledge, with fishing rod in hand and landing net at the ready, a miniature trout on the line, set against a watercolour painted river bank scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 20cm by 6cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, titled “Gone Fishing”, signed to interior A.J. Armitstead 2020, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Ermine (Mustela erminea), circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult, stood upon frosted and moss covered rock work, set against a watercolour and oil painted mountainous scene back drop, enclosed within a framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 48cm by 10.5cm by 48cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£300-400

200 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Family of Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), circa 1845-1856, by T.M. Williams, Taxidermy, 155 Oxford St, London, a family diorama of two adults and four chicks, camouflaged amidst a natural setting of heather, dry grasses and fauna, set against a plain papered back drop, enclosed within a typical oak framed three-glass table display case, 58cm by 32cm by 56cm

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a collection of fifteen various tropical birds, comprising - Golden Headed Manakin, Green Honeycreeper, Red-Legged Honeycreeper, Saffron Finch, Troupial, Blue-Grey Tanager, Rose-Ringed Parakeet, Yellow Rumped Cacique, Starling, White-Bearded Manakin, Cowbird, Grey Shrike, Fork-Tailed Drongo, Greenfinch, etc., all mounted upon a centrally mounted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, enclosed beneath a large period glass dome, upon an oval ebonised base, raised on four bun feet, 35cm by 22cm by 64cm overall including base

Taxidermy: A Pair of European Kingfishers (Alcedo athis), circa 2011, by D. Frampton, Taxidermy, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, a pair of high quality full mount adults, both perched upon a split broken fence post, one with a stickle back prey within the mouth, set above soil covered ground work, enclosed beneath a modern glass dome, supported upon a circular ebonised base, raised on four rubber bun feet, diameter 21cm, overall height 38.5cm, taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside

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204 Taxidermy: A Cased European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult perched atop a small dry tree stump, above a natural setting of pinecones and lichen, enclosed within a small table display case with leaded frame, 16cm by 15.5cm by 27.5cm

£80-120

205 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of European Birds & Animals, comprising - Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Sparrowhawk, Jay, and two Stoats, all mounted upon green painted rock work, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with gilded moulding, 78cm by 17cm by 56cm

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201 Hides/Skins: A Collection of Cow & Calf Hides, modern, a large Cow hide rug, printed as a Zebra, 198cm by 187cm, a black and white dappled Cow hide rug, 136cm by 138cm, together with four small young Calf hides, and a Goat hide (7)

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206 Skulls/Tusks: Common Hippopotamus Skull (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa 1950, Africa, a large complete adult skull, fully prepared, overall skull length 73cm including tusks, overall height 56cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II,

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207 Taxidermy: A Cased New Zealand Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult male perched upon a broken tree stump, above green painted ground work, amidst short grasses, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with painted taped frame, 27.5cm by 12cm by 40cm

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208 Taxidermy: Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca), circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, captive bred, a superb full mount adult male, perched atop a large frost covered painted faux rock, amidst grasses and moss, enclosed beneath a large modern glass dome, diameter 37cm, overall height including base 80cm With Cites Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no 602081/01

£800-1200

209 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Case of Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), dated 1875, a large diorama of five Red squirrels, in playful pose, mounted in and around a hollow cork tree stump, set against a graduated watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 45.5cm by 23.5cm by 80.5cm, bearing hand written paper label to interior lower left, “H.F. Eyre, May 75”

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Natural History Books: Voodoo Salon, Errol Fuller, 240 pages, 2014, This book is a visual stroll through great examples of the craft - both historical and contemporary with a commentary throwing light on its aims and intentions. Work commissioned by the world’s great museums is featured; so too are pieces ordered by private collectors including familiar names from the past. Charles Dickens, for instance, grieving at the death of his pet raven, paid a taxidermist to preserve its outward form. Together with The Victorian Taxidermy Co Ltd, a fantastic full colour pictorial reference soft back book cataloging the fine art taxidermy offered for sale by the Victorian Taxidermy Company. A lavishly printed book that is now becoming increasingly rare to find. 139 pages full of the finest cases of taxidermy by many different exponents of the craft. A fantastic reference book. Published 2004 (2)

Taxidermy: Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), circa 1920, juvenile full mount with head slightly raised in swimming pose, beak to shell base 30cm, 22cm wide

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211 Taxidermy: A Cased Long-Eared Owl (Asio otus), by William Hope, Taxidermist, 44 george Street, Edinburgh, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched atop a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns, dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period three-glass table display case, 32cm by 17cm by 43.5cm From the collection of colonel Harrison at Fakenham Hall, Colonel James Harrison of Brandesburton Hall, in East Yorkshire, was a traveller. While travelling through the Congo River basin in 1904 he met the indigenous Pygmy tribe of the Ituri Forest. On 1 June 1905 six Africans arrived in London on the Orestes. They had been coaxed from the rain forests of the eastern Congo by James J. Harrison. Their infamous stay in Britain included recording the first African music and attending Princess Victoria’s birthday party at Buckingham Palace.

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£100-150

213 Taxidermy: An Early 20th Century Green Iguana (Iguana iguana), a full mount adult in walking pose, with tail curled behind, nose to tail 72cm, height 24cm

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£200-300

214 Taxidermy: A Sitting Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a superb quality adult male fox, in sitting position with head raised in attentive position, overall height 60cm

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Taxidermy: A Cased Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult in standing position, with head turning slightly to the right, amidst a natural setting of reeds and grasses, upon soil and grit covered groundwork, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with brown painted taped frame, 54.5cm by 30cm by 73cm

Taxidermy: A Table Cased Gyr Saker Falcon (Falco rusticolus X Falco cherrug), circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, captive bred, a high quality large full mount adult, perched atop a large faux rockscape, above frosted groundwork, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 51cm by 29.5cm by 71cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside

£600-800

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218 Taxidermy: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), dated 22nd May 2006, by Colin Dunton Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a large Gold medal class adult buck shoulder mount, looking to the right, right antler 27cm, left antler 27cm, from the wall 37cm, height 82cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with attached CIC Gold Medal, bearing ivorine plaque “Northfield, 22.5.06, T.C.H”

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Taxidermy: A Cased Common Raven (Corvus corax), circa late 20th century, a superb quality full mount adult Raven, perched atop a painted faux rock scape, amidst a natural setting of heather, mosses and dry grass, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period style ebonised three-glass table display case with gilded moulding, 63.5cm by 23cm by 57cm.

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220 Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Black-Tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), a full mount adult standing upon sand covered groundwork, re-cased within a modern five-glass table display case, 34.5cm by 23.5cm by 44cm

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Taxidermy: A Cased Bufflehead Duck (Bucephala albeola), circa 1889, by E. Allen & Co, Bird Fish & Animal Preserver, 20 Stonegate, York, a high quality example of a full mount adult drake, stood atop painted rock work, amidst reeds and tall grasses, above pebbled groundwork beneath, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass table display case, 44.5cm by 18.5cm by 49cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to the verso

Taxidermy: A Cased Chub (Squalius cephalus), dated July 27th 1907, skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a sand and gritted river bed, mounted against a pebbled and grit faux rockscape, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 63.5cm by 15.5cm by 33cm, bearing small dated legend to verso

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223 Natural History: A Ceramic Model of The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis), dated 2010, by Karen Fawcett Studios, Newcastle, a large high quality ceramic model of the now extinct Great Auk, in swimming position with head raised, overall length 51cm, height 26cm

225 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), modern, South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 58cm, left horn 58.5cm, tip to tip 23cm, 47cm from the wall, 91cm high

The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) is a species of flightless alcid that became extinct in the mid-19th century. It was the only modern species in the genus Pinguinus. It is not closely related to the birds now known as penguins, which were discovered later and so named by sailors because of their physical resemblance to the Great Auk

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224 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian European Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus), circa 1870-1900, a full mount female, stood upon a small faux painted rock, mounted beneath a small period oval glass dome, upon an oval ebonised base, raised on four squat feet, 18cm by 12cm by 29cm overall, together with a adult Weasel full mount upon a small circular base (2)

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226 Antlers/Horns: European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), circa late 20th century, four sets of adult male horns on upper skulls (4)

£120-180

227 Antlers/Horns/Tusks: European Wild Boar / Alpine Chamois / Roebuck, circa late 20th century, fifteen sets of adult and juvenile Chamois horns, some on shields, thirty sets of various Wild Boar tusks on mixed shields, twenty sets of abnormal Roebuck antlers, some on shields (qty), in three boxes

£100-150

228 Antler Furniture: An Antler Mounted Chandelier, circa late 20th century, an antler mounted five-light chandelier, formed by three cast red deer antlers, centrally mounted with a leaded glass lantern shade, width 71cm, height 72cm

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Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a large adult bull shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 131cm, left horn 135cm, tip to tip 63cm, from the wall 89cm, height 164cm

Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), a full mount adult male, perched upon a small branch, amidst a frosted landscape, set against a painted winter scene back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised display case, 51cm by 18cm by 39cm

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230 Antlers/Horns: A Group of African Game Trophies, circa late 20th century, South Africa, comprising - adult male Blue Wildebeest horns on cut upper skull, mounted on a shaped shield, abnormal adult female Blue Wildebeest horns on cut upper skull, mounted on a textured shaped shield, Common Impala horns on cut skull cap, on shaped shield, Tsessebe adult male horns on cut skull cap, on shaped shield, South African Springbok adult male horns on cut upper skull, on shaped shield, two sets of Common Warthog tusks on shields, together with a single set of European Wild Boar tusks on shaped shield (8)

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233 Taxidermy: A Spotted Cuscus (Spilocuscus maculatus), captive bred, circa 2015, a full mount juvenile, clinging to a thick twisted tree trunk, with head turning to the left and tail curled beneath, animal size head to tail 4cm, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, upon an ebonised oval base raised on four pedestal feet, 30cm by 18.5cm by 68cm overall

£4000-6000

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234 Taxidermy: A Black or Melanistic Fox (Vulpes vulpes), dated 24th January 1965, a full mount adult black or melanistic fox, in standing position with head turning to the left, with mouth slightly agape, mounted upon painted groundwork, amidst grasses ferns and brush, set against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 83cm by 37cm by 57cm, bearing attached legend to front glass “Churchill Memorial, Black Fox, Caught 24th Jan 1965, by L. Edwards, High Burton, Haslemere, Surrey”

£600-800

235 Taxidermy: A Table Cased Diorama of Pheasant Chicks, circa early 20th century, a brood of eleven young Pheasant chicks, feeding upon various moths and insects, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, brush and fauna, mounted upon painted groundwork, enclosed within a typical period ebonised five-glass table display case, raised upon four bun feet, 44.5cm by 26cm by 35.5cm, taxidermist unknown

£400-600

236 Taxidermy: A Cased Ermine (Mustela erminea), circa 1891-1921, by Rowland Ward, “The Jungle”, 166 Piccadilly, London, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, with front paws resting upon a small cut tree stump, stood upon moss and soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case, with green painted taped frame and base, 32cm by 17.5cm by 28cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside

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237 Taxidermy/Fishing: A Cast Half Block Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), date 7th August 1901, Loch Sandwood, by P.D. Malloch of Perth, Scotland, a rare and unusual plaster cast half block of a Brown Trout, set against a graduated green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical barrel shaped wall hanging display case, 61.5cm by 13.5cm by 27cm, signed to interior upper right, legend to interior lower centre - “Caught by J.C. Tod, on Loch Sandwood, 7th Aug, 1901, weight 4lbs” This example would be referred to as an early Malloch maker. P.D. Malloch were a famous old-time fishing tackle shop located in Perth, Scotland, which employed professional Scottish model makers who would create exact copies of your trophy fish. Malloch models divided up into 3 categories referred to as the early Malloch maker 1900-1922, the middle Malloch maker 1920s to the early 1930s, and the late Malloch maker from 1934-1952. P.D. Malloch also established the Tay Salmon Fisheries Company in 1899, buying up the fishing rights along the river and estuary and creating one of the biggest operations of its kind. Unfortunately, the company has now ceased trading as of February 2020 after being in business for 149 years.

£600-800

238 Entomology: A Collection of Birdwing & Swallowtail Tropical Butterflies, circa mid-late 20th century, a collection of 51 various specimens, three collections pinned within glazed display cases with hinged lids, each 43.5cm by 8cm by 33.5cm, seven birdwing specimens pinned within a glazed wall hanging display case, 64cm by 5cm by 33cm (4)

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240 Entomology: A Late 19th Century Specimen Chest, circa 1880-1900, a six-drawer pitch pine specimen chest, each drawer with a glass covered internal protector, with ebonised mushroom handles, drawer dimensions - 33cm by 5cm by 19.5cm, overall dimensions of chest - 35cm by 20.5cm by 42cm

£150-200

241 Taxidermy: A Greater Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea apoda), circa 1900-1920, a full mount adult male in courting pose, with wings outspread and tail feathers raised, perched upon a small tree stump, mounted upon a rustic home made base, overall height 49cm, originally a study skin (af)

£300-400

Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, 1860-1942, a full mount adult stood upon a large painted faux rock with a rabbit prey underfoot, above blackened grit groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns and grasses, set against a pale yellow and blue wash painted back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 61cm by 28cm by 59cm, in lightly restored condition

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244 Taxidermy: A Cased African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), circa 1904 or earlier, by Peter Spicer, Taxidermist, Leamington, a full mount adult perched upon a tree root issuing from a painted tree stump, set above soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of grasses, lichen and fauna, set against a typical watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a traditional ebonised wooden panelled three-glass display case, 39.5cm by 24.5cm by 58cm, bearing a trademark signed pebble (faded) to interior lower right, “Peter Spicer, Leamington”

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245 Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a period glass dome with original ebonised circular base, raised upon three bun feet, diameter 18.5cm, dome height 43.5cm, overall height 48cm

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246 Taxidermy: Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra), circa 1930, R. Raine, Scientific & Ornamental Taxidermist, Gun & Fishing Tackle maker Carlisle, full mount stood upon a large faux rock in a river bank setting with head turning sharply to the left with mouth agape, amongst reeds grasses bulrushes and moss, the base covered with soil and pebbles, set against a watercolour painted back board, enclosed within a period ebonised framed three-glass display case with gilded border, 77cm by 49cm by 71.5cm, ex Lot 156 Tennants sale 20th September 2017 CITES Annex A, Appendix I (exempt)

£300-400

247 Entomology: A Framed Display of British Butterflies, dated 1900-1979, a display of ninety seven various British butterfly specimens, some with data labels, arranged in eight vertical rows, pinned within a typical period glazed display case, 46cm by 5.5cm by 46cm

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248 Natural History: A Cased Model of a Fallow Deer Stag, circa early/mid 20th century, an unusual model of a Fallow deer stag stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst trees and mosses, set against a painted mountainous scene back drop, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 38cm by 17cm by 64cm

£100-150

249 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, in the manner of James Hutchings, Taxidermy, Aberystwyth, 1860-1942, a large impressive display of tropical birds including- Himalayan Monal, Brazilian Tanager, Ring-necked Parakeet, Blue Jay, Budgerigar, Greater Bird of Paradise, Bohemian Waxwing, Indian Roller, Scarlet-rumped Cacique, Mango Hummingbird, Mallee Ringneck, Blue-gray Tanager, Greater Raquet-tailed Drongo, Red-legged Honeycreeper’s, Orange-bellied Leafbird, White-crested Laughing Thrush, White-necked Jacobin, Black-throated Mango, Indian Pitta, Malabar-whistling Thrush, Common Flameback Woodpecker, etc., all mounted upon a centrally positioned tree, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, above gritted groundwork, enclosed within a later painted period three-glass display case, 78.5cm by 29cm by 106cm

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250 Taxidermy: A Cased Coppersmith Barbet and Spotted Barbet, circa, 1880-1900, both full mounts, each perched upon small wooden perches, set against a plain cream painted interior, re-cased within a modern cream painted single-glass display case, 38cm by 13.5cm by 18cm Mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermists such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior

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251 Taxidermy: Shields, fifty matching dark and light oak shields, 12cm by 18.5cm (50, used).

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252 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Hooded Meganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), circa 2003, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality pair of adults, hen and drake, each mounted upon a painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted pine forest back drop, enclosed within a oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 46cm by 12.5cm by 59cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right

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253 Skulls/Tusks: Common Hippopotamus Skull (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa mid-20th century, large adult skull, fully prepared, with supporting post, overall skull length 53cm, overall height 47cm (damaged). CITES Annex B, Appendix II

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254 Taxidermy: An Octagonal Wall Cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), circa 2007, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult in flight, with wings slightly raised and open, flying above moss covered rocks, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed octagonal wall hanging nine-glass display case, 33.5cm by 10cm by 34cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

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255 Taxidermy: A Cased Mid-Victorian Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), circa 1845-1856, by T.M. Williams, Taxidermy, 155 Oxford St, London, a large full mount adult, perched in standing position upon a painted tree trunk, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case, 52cm by 29.5cm by 84cm, bearing hand written label to verso “Great Horned Owl - from N. America”

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256 Taxidermy: A Cased Juvenile African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), a full mount juvenile stood upon a circular cut tree trunk, above a black painted floor interior, enclosed within a large ebonised five-glass table display case, 57cm by 33.5cm by 55.5cm

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257 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Blue Bird of Paradise (Paradisornis rudolphi), circa 1880-1900, an extremely rare and beautiful full mount adult male Blue-bird of paradise, perched upon a small branch above soil and grit covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a period glass dome upon an ebonised oval base, 29cm by 16cm by 61cm overall. The legendary Blue Bird of Paradise is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful birds. It inhabits hostile mountainous jungle in Papua New Guinea and wasn’t discovered until the last years of the 19th century, but in recent times the species has gained much publicity due to Sir David Attenborough’s film of its incredible upside-down display in which it shows off its exquisite blue plumes. The species’ scientific name is Paradisea rudolphi, the Rudolph in question being Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria, who was celebrated for his ornithological researches but also for his sad end when he died in a suicide pact with his lover at Mayerling. The species is endangered and is exceptionally rare as a specimen.

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258 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Diorama of European Birds, circa early 20th century, attributed to Charles Kirk, Taxidermist, Glasgow, a superb representation of British and European garden birds, including - Swallow, Robin, Blue tit, Hoopoe, Blackbird, Chaffinch, Thrush, Starling, Corncrake, Kingfisher, Goldfinch, Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Goldcrest, Blackcap, Fieldfare, etc., all mounted upon a centrally positioned tree, above a simulated pool of water within a circle of faux rock work, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 59cm by 46cm by 92cm

£3000-4000

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259 Natural History: A Framed Orthoceras Specimen from the Ordovician period, Morocco, 450 million years old, a single framed specimen, within original handmade Regency frame, 38cm by 5cm by 59cm, the ancestors of the squid and octopus

£400-600

260 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Northern Bobwhite Quail (Colinus virginianus), a pair of full mount adults, the male stood upon a painted faux rock ledge above the female below, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with painted taped frame, 27.5cm by 12cm by 40cm

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261 Entomology Furniture: A Late Victorian Framed Diorama Firescreen of Tropical Butterflies, a wonderful composed diorama of various tropical butterflies, including Lace wing, Swallow tail, Birdwing, Owl butterfly, etc., mounted upon various branches and reeds, above a simulated pool of water, set against a graduated watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a mahogony framed firescreen with barley twist supports, raised on splayed feet, glazed display 72.5cm by 17cm by 101cm, overall width 84cm by 133cm high overall

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262 Entomology: A Collection of European Moths & Butterflies, circa mid-late 20th century, a collection of 148 various specimens of European moths and butterflies, some with data, two collections pinned within glazed display cases with hinged lids, 43.5cm by 8.5cm by 33cm, the remainder pinned within a pine framed box, 40cm by 14cm by 30cm (3)

£70-100

263 Antlers/Horns: European Fallow Deer Antlers (Dama dama), dated 1978, Arden, West Germany, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull, 19 points (11+8), widest span 61cm, mounted upon a shaped shield.

£70-90

264 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Golden Mole (Talpa europaea), modern, Pen Hill, Leyburn, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Golden Mole with worm prey, laid atop a soil covered mound, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style small bow-front display case, 24cm by 10.5cm by 17cm, bearing painted legend to front glass - “Pen Hill, Leyburn”, taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso, signed to interior middle right

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus), dated 2019, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality pair of full mount adults, male and female, each perched upon a tall single reed, amidst frosted tall grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted lake scene back drop, enclosed within a tall oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 21.5cm by 8cm by 48.5cm, excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower left, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

Entomology: Four Framed Asian & African Butterflies, circa 1980, a small collection of 5 various Asian & African specimens, each mounted within matching wall hanging picture frames, 22.5cm by 27.5cm, and 16cm by 19cm (4)

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267 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), circa 1986, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult, mounted upon a dry tree branch, with pine cone in paw, set against a dark green back drop, enclosed within a framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 37cm by 11cm by 68cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior upper left

£100-150

268 Taxidermy: European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult in flying pose, a small fish prey within it’s beak, set above a small dry tree stump, overall height 30cm 267 58

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270 Taxidermy: Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), circa 20th century, full mount male stood upon a lichen and moss encrusted tree bark, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses moss and fauna, with shale and pebble groundwork, upon a square base, overall height 39cm

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Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a period glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three pedestal feet, diameter 21.3cm, dome height 50cm, overall height 54cm

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Taxidermy: A Pair of Cased Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), 20th century, a pair of full mount adults, each clutching a pine cone, both mounted upon a centrally positioned tree stump, amidst a natural setting of moss and fauna, set against a blue / pink wash painted interior, enclosed within a period style single-glass ebonised display case, 36.5cm by 16.5cm by 44.5cm

Taxidermy: Reeves Pheasant & Melanistic Pheasant, circa 20th century, an adult male Reeve’s Pheasant with head raised in calling pose, stood atop a cut fence post, below a male Melanistic Pheasant with tail raised and head turning to the left, both amidst dry grasses, moss and barb wire, mounted upon a rectangular oak base, overall height 73cm

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275 Taxidermy: A Superb Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds on Chest, circa 1870-1900, a superb collection of various tropical birds, to include - three Musk Lorikeets, two Blue Winged Parrotlets, Crimson Rosella, Blue-Headed Parrot, African Grey Parrot, Village Weaver, two Violaceous Euphonias, two Brazilian Tanager’s, Diademed Tanager, Red-Necked Tanager, two Green-Headed Tanagers, Stripe Bellied Tanager, Silver-Breasted Tanager, two Purple Honeycreepers, two Blue Dacnis, Red-Legged Honeycreeper, two Crimson-Hooded Manakin, Striolated Manakin, Ariel toucan, Violet Touraco, Regent Bowerbird, Ringed Kingfisher, Common Squirrel Cuckoo, Amethyst Starling, Long-Tailed Glossy Starling, three Compo Troupials, Blue Whistling Thrush, Black and Red Broadbill, Yellow-Footed Green Pigeon, Maroon-Bellied Parakeet, White-Necked Jacobin, Frilled Cocquett, Grey-Headed Gallinule, etc., the majority mounted upon a centrally mounted tree, issuing from painted faux rockwork beneath, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, enclosed within a high quality three-glass mahogany display case with turned pillar supports, 118cm by 42cm by 117cm, supported upon a three-height mahogany chest of drawers with matching turned pillar supports, 127cm by 56.5cm by 92cm

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276 Taxidermy: A Large Wall Cased Magpie (Pica pica), circa 2003, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality adult Magpie, perched upon an ivy entwined tree branch, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a vertical oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 28cm by 15cm by 102.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower left

£150-250

277 Taxidermy: A Cased Leach’s Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa), circa 1891-1921, by Rowland Ward, “The Jungle”, 166 Piccadilly, London, a full mount adult in flying pose with wings slightly raised and outstretched, set above seaweed covered painted rock work, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case, with green painted taped frame and base, 31cm by 20.5cm by 29.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside

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278 Taxidermy: A Group of Various Gamebird Neck Mounts, circa late 20th century, comprising Shelduck, Widgeon, Teal, and Grouse, each mounted upon a shaped wooden shield (4)

£100-150

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Entomology: A Large Glazed of Display of Tropical Butterflies, modern, comprising fifty-five various specimens, all pinned upon a white painted back drop, enclosed within a converted picture frame display case, 82cm by 7cm by 67cm

£100-150

280 Entomology: Two Framed British Butterfly Displays, circa early-mid 20th century, a collection of fifty two various British butterfly specimens, arranged in seven vertical rows, pinned within a typical period glazed display case, 45cm by 4.5cm by 35cm, another similar display case containing thirteen British butterfly specimens, 45.5cm by 5cm by 35.5cm (2)

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281 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama Firescreen of Tropical Birds, in the manner of Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, a superb glazed firescreen diorama of tropical birds including - Black-throated Mango, Ruby Topaz, two Violet Sabrewings, Red-legged Honeycreeper, Green Honeycreeper, Blue-gray Tanager, Silver-beaked Tanager, Black-throated Trogon, Violaceous Euphonia, Peruvian Meadowlark, Yellow Oriole, White-headed Marsh Tyrant, all perched upon a centrally mounted branch, above painted and lichen covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, enclosed within a typical period bamboo firescreen display, glazed case dimensions 45cm by 12.5cm by 56cm, overall width 57.5cm, height 110cm overall

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Taxidermy: Shields, fifty similar shaped dark oak shields, 11.5cm by 18.5cm (50, used)

Taxidermy: Burchell’s Zebra Flank Skin Rug (Equus quagga), modern, adult flank skin rug with shortened limbs, 198cm by 160cm to tail tip

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Common Snipe & Jack Snipe (Gallinago gallinago / Lymnocryptes minimus), circa 2019, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Common Snipe in flying pose, with wings outstretched, slightly above a full mount adult Jack Snipe with wings slightly raised, set against a watercolour painted woodland and lake scene back drop, enclosed within a modern ebonised framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 52cm by 7.5cm by 42.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

286 Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), circa 1920-1930, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, sat atop a painted and moss covered faux rock, amidst a natural setting of lichen, grasses and ferns, set against a blue painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 38.5cm by 18.5cm by 39.5cm

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291 Glass Dome: A Large Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a large period glass dome, diameter 38cm, overall height of dome 90cm, mounted upon a later MDF circular base, overall height 92cm

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287 Animal Furniture: A Crocodile Embossed Leather Partners Desk, circa late 20th century, a superb quality Crocodile embossed leather desk, the rectangular top over three drawers, with leather loop handles, with hinged lid revealing three compartments, the interior lined with khaki green canvas material, 150cm by 80cm by 78cm

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius), circa 2010, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult, perched upon a small oak tree branch with head turning back and to the right, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop with a horse rider in the background, enclosed within a oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 41cm by 16cm by 55.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower left, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

Taxidermy: A Cased European Bird Diorama, circa 1870-1900, comprising - a Green Woodpecker, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Coal Tit, Meadow Pipit, and Sandpiper, all mounted amidst a natural setting of branches, moss, lichen and faunae, set against a blue wash painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 41cm by 14.5cm by 43.5cm

£80-120

293 Taxidermy: A Cased Merlin & Kestrel, by W.A. Macleay & Son’s, Church Street, Inverness, 1880-1945, a high quality cased male Merlin and Kestrel, both stood atop painted faux rock boulders, above moss and pebble covered ground work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, set against a graduated pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass table display case, 52.5cm by 21.5cm by 51cm, bearing original full paper trade label to interior lower left

£450-650

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288 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Trio of European Garden Birds, circa late 20th century, by H.R. Bennett, Taxidermist, Hainford, Norwich, a pair of full mount Gold Finches perched upon a slender tree stump, above a Dunnock all mounted amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, set against a graduated blue / pink wash back drop, enclosed within a five-glass wall hanging display case with leaded frame, 18.5cm by 7cm by 31cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

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294 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Diorama of Birds Native to North America, circa 1857-1878, by Henry Ward, Late Williams, 2 Vere Street, London, a rare high quality diorama of thirty four various North American birds, comprising - two Blue Jays, Boblink, three Scarlet Tanagers, two Red-Winged Blue birds, two Cedar Waxwings, three Northern Orioles, Ash-Throated Flycatcher, two Eastern Kingbirds, four Eastern Bluebirds, Yellow Warbler, Red-Headed Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, two American Robins, Western Meadowlark, Rusty Blackbird, Brown-Headed Cowbird, Eastern Towhee, Saweet Owl, Killdeer, White-Rumped Sandpiper, Virginia Rail, Northern Flicker, all perched and mounted upon a centrally positioned tree, amidst tall grasses, ferns and fauna, above painted and soil covered groundwork, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a large period floor standing burr walnut veneered three-glass display case, 113.5cm by 43cm by 146cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior lower left

£3000-5000

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295 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 1880-1900, a large full mount adult female with hood attached, mounted upon a hand made leather falconers gauntlet, re-cased within a modern cream painted single-glass table display case, 40cm by 30.5cm by 70cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior

£300-400

296 Antlers/Horns: European Roebuck & Alpine Chamois, circa late 20th century, thirty two sets of abnormal adult Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, some mounted upon various shields, including four Roebuck antlers on upper skulls, forty sets of mostly adult and juvenile Roebuck antlers on cut frontlets, some abnormal- (unmounted), fifteen sets of adult Alpine Chamois horns on cut upper frontlets - including six sets mounted upon matching Austro-German Shields, three sets on split ash tree shields, five examples on upper skulls, + one other, in three boxes (qty)

£150-250

297 Taxidermy: Shields, fifty similar dark oak shields, 11cm by 19cm (50, used)

£80-120

298 Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Gamekeeper Mouse and Son, circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic Gamekeeper mouse and son in full hunting attire, stood upon a small tree stump, each with miniature shotgun in hand, set against an oil painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 24cm by 6cm by 29.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior “Gamekeeper & Son”, A.J. Armitstead 2021, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

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300 Taxidermy: European Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 18th October 1952, by Thomas Salkeld, Taxidermy, Over Kellet, Carnforth, an adult head mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape in aggressive pose, together with attached brush, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 24.5cm from the wall, 27cm high, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, plaque inscribed “Lunesdale FH, Kit-Mere - 18-10-52”

£100-150

301 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Eurasian Wrens (Troglodytes troglodytes), circa 2003, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of breeding adults tending their nest of faux eggs, one bird in flight leaving the nest, the second below with head slightly raised, both mounted amidst a nest setting of ivy leaves and moss, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 19.5cm by 10cm by 36.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£180-280

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299 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), dated October 2020, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult, perched upon a small frosted branch, amidst a natural setting of holly berries, leaves and frosted ferns, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 24.5cm by 8cm by 33.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso

£200-250

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302 Taxidermy: A Very Rare Pair of Indian Tiger Cubs (Panthera tigris tigris), dated 1931, Nargund, South West, India, by Van Ingen Van Ingen, Mysore, India, an incredibly rare pair of Indian Tiger cub shoulder mounts, one facing slightly to the right, the other to the left, each with closed mouth expressions, from the wall 26cm, mounted upon matching Indian hardwood shields, both with painted legend to the shield “Nargund, 1931”, one shield bearing a typical ivorine trade label to the edge, both bearing impressed Van Ingen Van Ingen trade stamps to the verso of the shields (2) CITES Annex A, Appendix II (exempt)

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303 Taxidermy: Burchell’s Zebra (Equus quagga), modern, South Africa, a superb quality example of an adult Burchell’s Zebra shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 79cm from the wall, height 94cm

£1200-1800

304 Taxidermy: A Large Late Victorian Cased Golden Eagle & Pine Marten (Aquila chrysaetos / Martes martes), attributed to Henry Shaw, Taxidermist, Salop, a large full mount Golden eagle with head turned looking over the left wing, behind a full mount Pine marten in aggresive pose with mouth agape, both mounted upon a painted faux rockscape, amidst a natural moorland setting of heather, grasses and moss, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case with gilded border, 124cm by 42.5cm by 83.5cm

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305 Taxidermy: Shields, sixty similar shaped dark oak shields, 12cm by 21cm (60, used)

£70-100

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306 Taxidermy: Reeves’s Muntjac Deer (Muntiacini), dated 1999, Beechwood Estate, Watlington, Oxford, mounted by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, right antler 10cm, left antler 9cm, tip to tip 8-1/4cm, from the wall 29cm, height 46cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, bearing applied metal plaque - “D.J. Tunnicliffe, Beechwood Estate, Watlington, Oxford, 1999”

£120-180

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307 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, 45cm from the wall, 83cm high

£180-280

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308 Taxidermy: Ellipsen Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), modern, high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 72cm from the wall, 141cm high, left horn 71cm, right horn 69cm, tip to tip 31cm, also known as the Common Waterbuck or Ringed Waterbuck

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309 Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), dated 2003, Mananga, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 47cm, height 71cm

£150-200

310 Taxidermy: A Cased Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), perched atop a small branch, issuing from a natural setting of grasses and fauna, set above a simulated pool of water, enclosed within a small five-glass table display case with taped frame, 15cm by 10cm by 22cm

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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern Hobby (Falco subbuteo), circa 2006, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, adult full mount male perched upon a dry twisted tree stump, issuing from painted faux rockwork beneath, amidst dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted woodland river scene back drop, enclosed within a five-glass wall hanging picture frame style display case, 46cm by 14.5cm by 57cm, excluding outer frame, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, signed to interior lower right With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 594591/01

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Boxing March Hare’s (Lepus europaeus), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality pair of full mount adult males in boxing pose, stood upon moss and soil covered groundwork, one hare backed up against a cut fence post, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 71.5cm by 29cm by 74.5cm

£400-600

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313 Taxidermy: An Anthropomorphic Mice Diorama titled “The Band of Hope”, circa mid-late 19th century, a wonderful whimsical anthropomorphic diorama of twenty-five instrument playing mice, a vole conductor to the fore directing the band, the majority positioned upon a curved stage above the remaining band members below upon a papered floor, set against a period decoupage decorated interior, enclosed within a period crescent shaped single-glass display case, 42.5cm by 20cm by 18.5cm

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ABOUT TENNANTS

UNIQUE FACILITIES Tennants is the only auctioneers in the UK with the capability to exhibit single items and collections to the public months head of sale. Museum-quality display galleries were built in 2014 to provide ever-changing displays of highlights from the saleroom. The Company has a long history of handling outstanding private collections and estate sales of all sizes. Notable private collection sales have included: An American Collector - from Virginia The P Lamaison Van Heenvliet Collection of Arms and Armour - from Holland Modern Life in Print - from the estate of Edith Laurence The El-Shamy Wine Collection An Attic Sale: The Final Instalment of the Collections of the late Stanley J Seeger The Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

NON-SELLING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS Tennants hosts a busy and varied programme of exhibitions and events, which not only support and enhance the auction programme but provide a diverse cultural experience for visitors and the local community. Frequently working in association with museums, private collectors and educational establishments, highlights of the non-selling exhibition programme include curated displays of treasures from The Bowes Museum and fine art exhibitions including 350 Years of British Art and Light & Shadow, which showcased major loaned works from over twenty museums and numerous private collections. The applied arts have been celebrated with exhibitions dedicated to William Morris, antique quilts and the furniture and furnishings of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Northern Art is championed too, with frequent selling exhibitions. Recent highlights have included Norman Cornish: Bishop’s Close Street and Sally Arnup: Life in Bronze, both of which were staged in conjunction with the artists’ estates.

CONTACT US To discuss consigning single items or collections please contact us on 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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BUYERS’ INFORMATION Buyer’s Premium

Export/CITES Regulations

A Buyer’s Premium of 20% of the Hammer Price, plus VAT, is payable on each lot.

Clients intending to import/export any item derived from natural history specimens into/from a non-European country should first check for any Import/Export and possession restrictions prior to bidding/selling.

Condition Reports We are happy to provide Condition Reports to Prospective Buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

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

Additional Images Requests for additional images of items in the sale can made up to 48 hours before the Day of Sale.

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

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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

2021 AUCTION DATES Friday 9 July

Antiques & Interiors Friday 16 & Saturday 17 July

Summer Sale Saturday 17 July

Traditional Pictures Saturday 17 July

Jewellery, Watches & Silver Friday 23 July

Natural History & Taxidermy Friday 23 July

Antiques & Interiors Wednesday 28 July

Books & Maps Friday 30 July

Toys & Collectables Saturday 7 August

Antiques & Interiors Saturday 7 August

Beswick & Border Fine Art Wednesday 11 August

Coins & Banknotes Saturday 21 August

Antiques & Interiors Saturday 21 August

Textiles & Costume

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