Thursday 08 October 2026
11:00
Venue:
Online & Live Broadcast from David Duggleby Auctioneers in Scarborough
The Nature, Culture & Curiosity Auction brings together an eclectic selection of natural history, scientific interest, decorative objects and unusual collectables, exploring the strange, the beautiful and the unexpected.
Highlights include a Victorian glass specimen dome with woolwork floral centrepiece, framed Roman iron nails from the legionary fortress at Inchtuthil in Scotland, and four framed entomology displays featuring various butterfly species. The sale also features an amethyst crystal geode cluster, a 19th century German novelty corkscrew in the form of a pair of ladies’ legs, a terracotta water buffalo and a pair of Japanese cast iron cricket lanterns.
From natural history and archaeological interest to minerals, entomology and curious decorative objects, this auction offers plenty for collectors drawn to history, nature and the unusual. Browse the catalogue and bid now.
Viewings
Viewings will be held at David Duggleby Auctioneers, Scarborough, YO11 1XN
Monday 5th October 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 6th October 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7th October 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8th October from 9am
Buyer's premium
25.00% plus VAT.
In-house post & packing available - see individual lots for prices.
Items to be paid for
Thursday, 15 October
and collected by
Thursday, 15 October