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Country Pursuits, Sporting Guns, Taxidermy & Militaria

15/01/2021

Over three hundred lots including a most interesting collection of taxidermy, guns and shooting accessories from a private country pursuits museum. Edged weapons, sporting and collectable guns including a fine 20-bore double barrel flintlock gun by Rolfe of Birmingham estimated at £7000 – 9000, medals and other general militaria.

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Taxidermy: Curlew (numenius aequath), full mount, approximately H39.5cm, together with a Swift, full mount, two wasps nests in open fronted display case W30cm H38cm; an ostrich egg; three bird of prey masks; framed case of butterflies including Morpho, (a/f), and ferret muzzle

Lot 3233

Taxidermy: Curlew (numenius aequath), full mount, approximately H39.5cm, together with a Swift, full...

Taxidermy: Curlew (numenius aequath), full mount, approximately H39.5cm, together with a Swift, full mount, two wasps nests in open fronted display case W30cm H38cm; an ostrich egg; three bird of prey masks; framed case of butterflies including Morpho, (a/f), and ferret muzzle

B33260

SOLD £130

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Taxidermy: Red fox mask (Vulpes vulpes), with mouth agape bearing teeth, mounted upon wooden shield, with brush, shield H26.5cm

Lot 3234

Taxidermy: Red fox mask (Vulpes vulpes), with mouth agape bearing teeth, mounted upon wooden shield,...

Taxidermy: Red fox mask (Vulpes vulpes), with mouth agape bearing teeth, mounted upon wooden shield, with brush, shield H26.5cm

9085

SOLD £120

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Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), and kill, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, tall grasses and fern, set against a painted mountainous landscape backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized three pane display case, H44.5cm L60cm D30.5cm

Lot 3252

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), and kill, in naturalistic setting ...

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), and kill, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, tall grasses and fern, set against a painted mountainous landscape backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized three pane display case, H44.5cm L60cm D30.5cm

10174

SOLD £130

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), hen and cock birds, in naturalistic setting with lichen and fern, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, H108.5cm L76.5cm D39.5cm

Lot 3253

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), hen and cock birds, in naturalis...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), hen and cock birds, in naturalistic setting with lichen and fern, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, H108.5cm L76.5cm D39.5cm

B35721

SOLD £340

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), perched upon a tree stump, in naturalistic setting with long and short grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, with paper label verso inscribed Giant Horned Owl from N America, H84cm L51.5cm D29cm

Lot 3254

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), perched upon a tree stump, in natura...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), perched upon a tree stump, in naturalistic setting with long and short grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, with paper label verso inscribed Giant Horned Owl from N America, H84cm L51.5cm D29cm

B35721

SOLD £400

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Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), in naturalistic setting with grasses, set against a painted waterside backdrop, enclosed within a pitch pine three pane display case, indistinct hand written inscription verso At Stock Mill in Burniston Drain […] shot 1913 April 13th by TGA, H86cm L56cm D28.5cm

Lot 3256

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), in naturalistic setting with grasses...

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), in naturalistic setting with grasses, set against a painted waterside backdrop, enclosed within a pitch pine three pane display case, indistinct hand written inscription verso At Stock Mill in Burniston Drain […] shot 1913 April 13th by TGA, H86cm L56cm D28.5cm

9357

SOLD £240

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), mounted in flight, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, and grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, paper taxidermist label verso inscribed Edward Allen Bird and Animal Preserver, No 6 Feasegate York, H44.5cm L46 D17.5cm

Lot 3257

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), mounted in flight, in naturalistic se...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), mounted in flight, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, and grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, paper taxidermist label verso inscribed Edward Allen Bird and Animal Preserver, No 6 Feasegate York, H44.5cm L46 D17.5cm

999

SOLD £160

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus), one perched upon kill, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, tall grasses and fern, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, H47cm L47cm D18cm

Lot 3258

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus), one perched upon kill, in natural...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus), one perched upon kill, in naturalistic setting with lichen, moss, tall grasses and fern, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonized single pane display case, H47cm L47cm D18cm

10056

SOLD £150

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cabot’s Tragopans (Tragopan caboti), hen and cock, in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a painted pale blue backdrop, enclosed within a rosewood topped three pane display case, frame titled Horned Pheasants from the Himalayas, H74cm L111cm D31cm

Lot 3259

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cabot’s Tragopans (Tragopan caboti), hen and cock, in naturalist...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cabot’s Tragopans (Tragopan caboti), hen and cock, in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a painted pale blue backdrop, enclosed within a rosewood topped three pane display case, frame titled Horned Pheasants from the Himalayas, H74cm L111cm D31cm

B35721

SOLD £650

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cornish Choughs (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised single pane display case, H61.5cm L61cm D38cm

Lot 3260

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cornish Choughs (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), in naturalistic settin...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Cornish Choughs (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised single pane display case, H61.5cm L61cm D38cm

B35721

SOLD £1200

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Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), and finch, in naturalistic setting, perched upon a tree stump, and detailed with long grasses, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed E Allen & Co No 20 Stonegate York, and manuscript label ‘Owl killed by express train York Station 1907, was mounted for signalman W H Kilham’, H49.5cm L32.5cm D17.5cm

Lot 3261

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), and finch, in naturalistic setting, perche...

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), and finch, in naturalistic setting, perched upon a tree stump, and detailed with long grasses, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed E Allen & Co No 20 Stonegate York, and manuscript label ‘Owl killed by express train York Station 1907, was mounted for signalman W H Kilham’, H49.5cm L32.5cm D17.5cm

10152

SOLD £220

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Taxidermy: 20th century cased Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), looking over a birds nest containing faux eggs, set against a naturalistic backdrop detailed with roots, moss and grass, enclosed within a five pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H32cm L47cm D19cm

Lot 3262

Taxidermy: 20th century cased Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), looking over a birds nest containing faux eg...

Taxidermy: 20th century cased Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), looking over a birds nest containing faux eggs, set against a naturalistic backdrop detailed with roots, moss and grass, enclosed within a five pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H32cm L47cm D19cm

9402

SOLD £240

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Taxidermy: A Victorian pair of pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), hen and cock, in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted light blue backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised single pane display case, H60cm L67cm D32cm

Lot 3263

Taxidermy: A Victorian pair of pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), hen and cock, in naturalistic settin...

Taxidermy: A Victorian pair of pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), hen and cock, in naturalistic setting, the rocky groundwork detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted light blue backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised single pane display case, H60cm L67cm D32cm

10174

SOLD £85

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Warblers, in naturalistic setting with bird’s nest, long and short grasses, reeds, and moss, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H46cm L48cm D17.5cm

Lot 3264

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Warblers, in naturalistic setting with bird’s nest, long and shor...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Warblers, in naturalistic setting with bird’s nest, long and short grasses, reeds, and moss, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H46cm L48cm D17.5cm

9105

SOLD £240

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), in naturalistic winter setting with snow covered groundwork and frosted branch with berries, set against a snowy painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H39cm L50.5cm D18cm

Lot 3265

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), in naturalistic winter setting with snow c...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), in naturalistic winter setting with snow covered groundwork and frosted branch with berries, set against a snowy painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H39cm L50.5cm D18cm

B35721

SOLD £340

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Taxidermy: Victorian century cased otter (Lutra lutra) in naturalistic setting with rocky groundwork and part back drop detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a single pane display case, H48.5cm L83cm D27.5cm

Lot 3266

Taxidermy: Victorian century cased otter (Lutra lutra) in naturalistic setting with rocky groundwor...

Taxidermy: Victorian century cased otter (Lutra lutra) in naturalistic setting with rocky groundwork and part back drop detailed with moss and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a single pane display case, H48.5cm L83cm D27.5cm

10071

SOLD £110

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased family of Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) hen, cock, and four young, in naturalistic setting with naturalistic groundwork, detailed with grasses and other fauna, encased within a walnut three pane display case, H56.5cm L57.5cm D32cm

Lot 3267

Taxidermy: Victorian cased family of Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) hen, cock, and four young, i...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased family of Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) hen, cock, and four young, in naturalistic setting with naturalistic groundwork, detailed with grasses and other fauna, encased within a walnut three pane display case, H56.5cm L57.5cm D32cm

B35721

SOLD £160

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased red fox (Vulpes vulpes), in naturalistic setting, full mount upon rocky outcrop detailed with moss, lichen and grasses, set against a blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H61cm L78cm D30cm

Lot 3268

Taxidermy: Victorian cased red fox (Vulpes vulpes), in naturalistic setting, full mount upon rocky o...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased red fox (Vulpes vulpes), in naturalistic setting, full mount upon rocky outcrop detailed with moss, lichen and grasses, set against a blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H61cm L78cm D30cm

10071

SOLD £100

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Pochard (Aythya ferina), in naturalistic winter setting with snow covered ground work and simulated water, detailed with moss and grasses, set against a snowy painted landscape backdrop, encased within an ebonised trapezium shaped single pane display case, H50cm L77.5cm D26cm

Lot 3269

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Pochard (Aythya ferina), in naturalistic winter setting with snow...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Pochard (Aythya ferina), in naturalistic winter setting with snow covered ground work and simulated water, detailed with moss and grasses, set against a snowy painted landscape backdrop, encased within an ebonised trapezium shaped single pane display case, H50cm L77.5cm D26cm

9422

SOLD £95

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased display, four Grouse/Rock Ptarmigan, (Lagopus muta), in naturalistic setting upon rocky outcrop detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H52cm L73cm D29cm

Lot 3270

Taxidermy: Victorian cased display, four Grouse/Rock Ptarmigan, (Lagopus muta), in naturalistic sett...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased display, four Grouse/Rock Ptarmigan, (Lagopus muta), in naturalistic setting upon rocky outcrop detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H52cm L73cm D29cm

B35721

SOLD £320

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Taxidermy: Edwardian cased otter (Lutra lutra), standing over a fish, in naturalistic setting with grass ad moss covered groundwork, further detailed with reeds and simulated water, set against a painted riverscape backdrop, enclosed within a pitch pine three pane display case, traces of paper label verso inscribed 'Otter caught by Richard Smith 1908 Sunday', H50.5cm L80.5cm D30cm

Lot 3271

Taxidermy: Edwardian cased otter (Lutra lutra), standing over a fish, in naturalistic setting with g...

Taxidermy: Edwardian cased otter (Lutra lutra), standing over a fish, in naturalistic setting with grass ad moss covered groundwork, further detailed with reeds and simulated water, set against a painted riverscape backdrop, enclosed within a pitch pine three pane display case, traces of paper label verso inscribed 'Otter caught by Richard Smith 1908 Sunday', H50.5cm L80.5cm D30cm

9152

SOLD £180

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Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Merlin (Falco columbarius), in naturalistic setting with lichen, grasses and other fauna, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, traces of paper label verso, H35.5cm L29cm D14.5cm

Lot 3272

Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Merlin (Falco columbarius), in naturalistic setting with lichen, grasse...

Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Merlin (Falco columbarius), in naturalistic setting with lichen, grasses and other fauna, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, traces of paper label verso, H35.5cm L29cm D14.5cm

9339

SOLD £150

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Taxidermy: 20th century Cased Red Throated Diver (Gavia stellata), mounted upon a simulated rock detailed with seaweed and muscles, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H53cm L58cm D25cm

Lot 3273

Taxidermy: 20th century Cased Red Throated Diver (Gavia stellata), mounted upon a simulated rock det...

Taxidermy: 20th century Cased Red Throated Diver (Gavia stellata), mounted upon a simulated rock detailed with seaweed and muscles, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H53cm L58cm D25cm

9105

SOLD £110

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Corncrakes (Crex crex), in naturalistic setting with moss, and long and short grasses, set against a painted backdrop of gate and conforming fauna and light blue sky, encased within an ebonised trapezium shaped single pane display case, H33cm L56.5cm D17cm

Lot 3274

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Corncrakes (Crex crex), in naturalistic setting with moss, and lo...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Corncrakes (Crex crex), in naturalistic setting with moss, and long and short grasses, set against a painted backdrop of gate and conforming fauna and light blue sky, encased within an ebonised trapezium shaped single pane display case, H33cm L56.5cm D17cm

9402

SOLD £240

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Gull (Larus canus), in naturalistic setting with grass and lichen, set against a painted seascape backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H38cm L43cm D19cm

Lot 3275

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Gull (Larus canus), in naturalistic setting with grass and lichen,...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Common Gull (Larus canus), in naturalistic setting with grass and lichen, set against a painted seascape backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H38cm L43cm D19cm

9402

SOLD £180

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Taxidermy: Late 19th/early 20th century cased Stoat (Mustela erminea), in naturalistic setting with soil covered groundwork, detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a pitch pine three pane display case, H23.5cm L41cm D11.5cm

Lot 3276

Taxidermy: Late 19th/early 20th century cased Stoat (Mustela erminea), in naturalistic setting with ...

Taxidermy: Late 19th/early 20th century cased Stoat (Mustela erminea), in naturalistic setting with soil covered groundwork, detailed with lichen and grasses, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a pitch pine three pane display case, H23.5cm L41cm D11.5cm

10174

SOLD £70

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Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Long-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), full mount, modelled in swimming pose, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H43cm L63.5cm D21cm

Lot 3277

Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Long-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), full mount, modelled in swimmi...

Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Long-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), full mount, modelled in swimming pose, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H43cm L63.5cm D21cm

10033

SOLD £380

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Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Little Auks (Alle alle), full mounts standing upon a simulated rocky ledge, set against a light blue painted backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermy paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H38cm L40cm D12.5cm

Lot 3278

Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Little Auks (Alle alle), full mounts standing upon a simulated...

Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Little Auks (Alle alle), full mounts standing upon a simulated rocky ledge, set against a light blue painted backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermy paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H38cm L40cm D12.5cm

9105

SOLD £180

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Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), full adult male mount perched upon a tree branch, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H63cm L55cm D20.5cm

Lot 3279

Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), full adult male mount perc...

Taxidermy: A 20th century cased Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), full adult male mount perched upon a tree branch, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H63cm L55cm D20.5cm

9063

SOLD £240

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Taxidermy: 20th century cased Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) and Skylark (Alauda Arvensis), in naturalistic setting with soil groundwork and grasses, and faux eggs in ground nest, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within a four pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H32cm L52cm D19cm

Lot 3280

Taxidermy: 20th century cased Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) and Skylark (Alauda Arvensis), in natu...

Taxidermy: 20th century cased Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) and Skylark (Alauda Arvensis), in naturalistic setting with soil groundwork and grasses, and faux eggs in ground nest, set against a painted light blue backdrop, encased within a four pane display case upon frame mount, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H32cm L52cm D19cm

9105

SOLD £140

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps aritus), in naturalistic setting with snow covered ground work and grasses, set against a painted waterscape backdrop, encased within a pitch pine three pane display case, with paper label verso inscribed Slavonian Grebe, H35cm L25cm D15.5cm

Lot 3281

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps aritus), in naturalistic setting with snow cove...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps aritus), in naturalistic setting with snow covered ground work and grasses, set against a painted waterscape backdrop, encased within a pitch pine three pane display case, with paper label verso inscribed Slavonian Grebe, H35cm L25cm D15.5cm

9281

SOLD £220

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Artic Skua, in naturalistic setting upon rocky round detailed with shells and seaweed, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H56.5cm L65.5cm D22cm

Lot 3282

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Artic Skua, in naturalistic setting upon rocky round detailed wit...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of Artic Skua, in naturalistic setting upon rocky round detailed with shells and seaweed, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within an ebonised three pane display case, H56.5cm L65.5cm D22cm

B35721

SOLD £120

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased Water Rail in naturalistic setting standing upon a rocky section and detailed with lichen, grasses and other fauna, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H33cm L33cm D16cm

Lot 3283

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Water Rail in naturalistic setting standing upon a rocky section and deta...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Water Rail in naturalistic setting standing upon a rocky section and detailed with lichen, grasses and other fauna, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H33cm L33cm D16cm

9402

SOLD £120

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Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma furcata), mounted in flight, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a wall mounting five pane display case, H58cm L58cm D26cm

Lot 3284

Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma furcata), mounted in flight, set ag...

Taxidermy: 20th century cased pair of Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma furcata), mounted in flight, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a wall mounting five pane display case, H58cm L58cm D26cm

10000

SOLD £380

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Taxidermy: 20th century cased common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), full mount perched upon branch section, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermists paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H63cm L45cm D18.5cm

Lot 3285

Taxidermy: 20th century cased common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), full mount perched upon branch ...

Taxidermy: 20th century cased common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), full mount perched upon branch section, set against a painted sky backdrop, encased within a five pane display case with frame mount, with taxidermists paper label verso detailed David Astley Taxidermist, H63cm L45cm D18.5cm

9274

SOLD £160

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Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), full mount holding a hazelnut, upon naturalistic ground with grass, under glass dome, H31cm

Lot 3286

Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), full mount holding a hazelnut, upon na...

Taxidermy: A Victorian cased Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), full mount holding a hazelnut, upon naturalistic ground with grass, under glass dome, H31cm

B13834

SOLD £130

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Taxidermy: 20th century European Badger (meles meles), full mount bearing teeth on open display, upon a mahogany plinth detailed with tree branch and moss, plinth L88cm W30cm

Lot 3287

Taxidermy: 20th century European Badger (meles meles), full mount bearing teeth on open display, up...

Taxidermy: 20th century European Badger (meles meles), full mount bearing teeth on open display, upon a mahogany plinth detailed with tree branch and moss, plinth L88cm W30cm

10071

SOLD £90

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Taxidermy: Erythristic Badger (meles meles), full mount on open display, upon tree trunk section base, approximately L79cm

Lot 3288

Taxidermy: Erythristic Badger (meles meles), full mount on open display, upon tree trunk section bas...

Taxidermy: Erythristic Badger (meles meles), full mount on open display, upon tree trunk section base, approximately L79cm

10071

SOLD £50

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Taxidermy: Pair of Common Mergansers (Mergus merganser), full mounts, each upon naturalistic base, one example detailed with grasses, largest approximately H34cm, together with Coot and Duck, full mounts, duck upon rectangular wooden plinth, coot upon circular plinth detailed with moss and lichen. All on open display.

Lot 3289

Taxidermy: Pair of Common Mergansers (Mergus merganser), full mounts, each upon naturalistic base, o...

Taxidermy: Pair of Common Mergansers (Mergus merganser), full mounts, each upon naturalistic base, one example detailed with grasses, largest approximately H34cm, together with Coot and Duck, full mounts, duck upon rectangular wooden plinth, coot upon circular plinth detailed with moss and lichen. All on open display.

9105

SOLD £75

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Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased display, to include American Blue Jay, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, and Woodpecker, mounted within a naturalistic setting of mosses, branches and tall grasses, on faux rock base, within a glazed maple frame, W61cm, H56cm, D17cm

Lot 3290

Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased display, to include American Blue Jay, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, and Woo...

Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased display, to include American Blue Jay, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, and Woodpecker, mounted within a naturalistic setting of mosses, branches and tall grasses, on faux rock base, within a glazed maple frame, W61cm, H56cm, D17cm

10056

SOLD £140

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Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased Goshawk, full mount in naturalistic setting, W37cm, H36cm, D13cm

Lot 3291

Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased Goshawk, full mount in naturalistic setting, W37cm, H36cm, D13cm ...

Taxidermy: Late Victorian cased Goshawk, full mount in naturalistic setting, W37cm, H36cm, D13cm

10165

SOLD £70

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Taxidermy: 20th century Common Garden Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), full mount on open display upon tree trunk section, base L40cm

Lot 3293

Taxidermy: 20th century Common Garden Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), full mount on open display upon tree t...

Taxidermy: 20th century Common Garden Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), full mount on open display upon tree trunk section, base L40cm

10108

SOLD £90

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Taxidermy: Jackdaw, Crow or Juv Rook, Hooded Crow, two Carrion Crows and a Magpie, full mounts on open display, one mounted upon a section of tree branch, the others upon bases with naturalistic detail, (6)

Lot 3294

Taxidermy: Jackdaw, Crow or Juv Rook, Hooded Crow, two Carrion Crows and a Magpie, full mounts on op...

Taxidermy: Jackdaw, Crow or Juv Rook, Hooded Crow, two Carrion Crows and a Magpie, full mounts on open display, one mounted upon a section of tree branch, the others upon bases with naturalistic detail, (6)

10174

SOLD £170

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Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), in naturalistic setting detailed with lichen, grasses and other fauna, one stood upon a section of tree branch, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H40cm L45cm D22cm

Lot 3295

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), in naturalistic setting detaile...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased pair of red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), in naturalistic setting detailed with lichen, grasses and other fauna, one stood upon a section of tree branch, encased within an ebonised single pane display case, H40cm L45cm D22cm

10084

SOLD £85

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Taxidermy: diorama of approximately fifty British garden birds on open display, to include Song Thrush, Blackbird, Starling, Greenfinch, Kingfisher, Robin, along with numerous others, full mounts upon central branch on a rocky outcrop detailed with moss, lichen and grasses, with a stepped base, approximately H84cm

Lot 3296

Taxidermy: diorama of approximately fifty British garden birds on open display, to include Song Thru...

Taxidermy: diorama of approximately fifty British garden birds on open display, to include Song Thrush, Blackbird, Starling, Greenfinch, Kingfisher, Robin, along with numerous others, full mounts upon central branch on a rocky outcrop detailed with moss, lichen and grasses, with a stepped base, approximately H84cm

B35721

SOLD £700

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Taxidermy: Polecat (Mustela putorius), full mount on open display upon naturalistic wooden base detailed with moss, approximately overall L60cm

Lot 3297

Taxidermy: Polecat (Mustela putorius), full mount on open display upon naturalistic wooden base deta...

Taxidermy: Polecat (Mustela putorius), full mount on open display upon naturalistic wooden base detailed with moss, approximately overall L60cm

9317

SOLD £60

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Taxidermy: red fox (Vulpes vulpes), full mount on open display in naturalistic setting upon rocky modelled base detailed with long grasses and heather, set against a sky painted backdrop, with label to ground for Graham Teasdale Taxidermist & Naturalist, H62cm L95cm D29cm

Lot 3298

Taxidermy: red fox (Vulpes vulpes), full mount on open display in naturalistic setting upon rocky mo...

Taxidermy: red fox (Vulpes vulpes), full mount on open display in naturalistic setting upon rocky modelled base detailed with long grasses and heather, set against a sky painted backdrop, with label to ground for Graham Teasdale Taxidermist & Naturalist, H62cm L95cm D29cm

10095

SOLD £120

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Taxidermy: White-Tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), circa 1900-1920, full mount on open display standing atop a branch work base, H68cm

Lot 3299

Taxidermy: White-Tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), circa 1900-1920, full mount on open displa...

Taxidermy: White-Tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), circa 1900-1920, full mount on open display standing atop a branch work base, H68cm

B35721

SOLD £380

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Taxidermy: Large Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) circa 1920, mounted on open display with naturalistic branch work base, H81cm

Lot 3300

Taxidermy: Large Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) circa 1920, mounted on open display with naturalis...

Taxidermy: Large Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) circa 1920, mounted on open display with naturalistic branch work base, H81cm

B35721

SOLD £300

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