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Natural History & Taxidermy

he Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areasincluding Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms

Started 23 Jul 2021 10:30 BST

The Auction Centre

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

DL8 5SG

United Kingdom

Lot Description

1

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 juveni ...[more]

2Antler 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

3

Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated 09th 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 ou ...[more]

4

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 ...[more]

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

the wall, 66cm high

6Glass 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

7

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 adult male horns on upper skull,

Warthog upper skull, Blue Wildebeest a ...[more]

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 sh ...[more]

9Antlers/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. nose bone lacking, gluing of horns, worn horns, 15/04/21

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'' including a biography b ...[more]

11Taxidermy: 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,

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 ...[more]

13

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 ...[more]

14

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).

15Taxidermy: 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

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.

damage to both ear extremities, ...[more]

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 polis ...[more]

18Natural 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

19Taxidermy: 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

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

21Natural 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).

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 ...[more]

23Hides/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

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 persp ...[more]

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 an ...[more]

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 e ...[more]

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 fiv ...[more]

28

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. poor condition overall ...[more]

29

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, ...[more]

30Hides/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. purchased and brought back from Tanzania by the vendors father circa 1970.

31

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 11½ cm, tip to tip 8½ cm, from the wall 31cm, height

46cm, taken by Capt N.B.M, Smith ...[more]

32

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 ebon ...[more]

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. in weathered condition, must have

been mounted outside, 22/03/21

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. feet missing 5 ...[more]

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 27.5 ...[more]

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 circula ...[more]

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 pe ...[more]

38

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 glas ...[more]

39Taxidermy: 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

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

41

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 Ku ...[more]

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 51c ...[more]

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. right side of the face and neck faded , right ear tip

damaged, 20/04/21

44Taxidermy: 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

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)

46Taxidermy: 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

47

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 ...[more]

48

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 wi ...[more]

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

verso, (50) used.

50

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 ...[more]

51

Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), circa mid-late 20th century, possibly a Sprinkling Tarn, Lake Windermere, preserved

and mounted upon a white wash painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 50cm by 9cm

by 19.5cm, excluding outer frame

52Taxidermy: 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

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

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 f ...[more]

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 shie ...[more]

56

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, taxide ...[more]

57

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,

58Antlers/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

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 d ...[more]

60Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), dated 03rd March 1991, by Nico van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa,

shoulder mount facing slightly to the right, 52cm from the wall, height 80cm. both ears showing signs of repair and damage, 26/04/21

61

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 s ...[more]


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 ov ...[more]

65

Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 23rd 06th 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 ...[more]

66Taxidermy: 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.

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, tax ...[more]

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 ato ...[more]

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 sta ...[more]

70Taxidermy: 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

71

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 bac ...[more]

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 Cites Annex A, Appendix II (exempt). balding patch to right

side of head, lower right can ...[more]

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 ...[more]

74Taxidermy: 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.

75Natural 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).

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).

77

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 shorelin ...[more]

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-transfe ...[more]

79

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 ...[more]

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, enclo ...[more]

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 a ...[more]

82Natural History: A Small Quantity of Late Victorian Birds of Paradise Millinery Plumes, nine various species of Birds of Paradise plumes,

tail feathers, (qty).

83

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, ...[more]

84Taxidermy: 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.

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 ...[more]

86

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

87

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).

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

89Taxidermy: 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

90

Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Mask (Lutra lutra), dated 15th 06th 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 t ...[more]

91

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 with ...[more]

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 18c ...[more]

93

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, The Harris Hawk, formerly known as the Bay-Winged Hawk or Dusky Hawk, is a medium-

large bird of prey that breeds from t ...[more]

94Taxidermy: 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

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, enc ...[more]

96Taxidermy: 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

97Taxidermy: 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

98

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 ...[more]

99

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 f ...[more]

100

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 hangi ...[more]

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). purchased in an Oslo anti ...[more]

102

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, ...[more]

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

to tail 117cm, (af). in poor ovverall condition, scales beneath loose and many losses, all feet damaged, tail tip missing, 27/05/21

104

Glass Dome: A Circular Glass Dome, modern, a circular glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three pedestal feet,

diameter 19.5cm, dome height 45cm, overall height 50cm. base not original to dome, slightly ill fitting, dome in good condition NO

cracks, 22/03/21

105

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 u ...[more]

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 squ ...[more]

107

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 nes ...[more]

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 incl ...[more]

109

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 sing ...[more]

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

111Taxidermy: 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

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

113Antlers/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).

114Taxidermy: 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

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 u ...[more]

116Antlers/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

117Taxidermy: 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

118Taxidermy: 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

119Taxidermy: 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)

120

Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 08th March 1923, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds

and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a graduated painted pale blue/green back drop, enclosed within a typical

ebonised rectangular three-glass di ...[more]

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 hardwoo ...[more]

122Taxidermy: 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

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 upp ...[more]

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 paint ...[more]

125 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell's Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 56cm by 30cm . one tooth missing, 18/03/21

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 w ...[more]

127

Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 09th 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 ...[more]

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.

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 be ...[more]

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). Captain James Fairweather was a whaling ships captain in the

Dundee Whaling fleet, voya ...[more]

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 ...[more]

132Taxidermy: 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.

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 ...[more]

134Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), modern, South Africa, high quality adult shoulder mount, looking straight

ahead, 49cm from the wall, height 45cm

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 he ...[more]

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 wi ...[more]

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, ...[more]

138

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 fiv ...[more]

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 C ...[more]

140

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''.

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 ...[more]

142Taxidermy: 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

143

Taxidermy: A Cased Common Chub (Squalius cephalus), dated 09th 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 ...[more]

144

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 s ...[more]

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 headmount, mouth agape, glass eyes, with limbs outstretched, mounted

upon light brown felt backing material, no ...[more]

146

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 settin ...[more]

147Hides/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

148Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 53cm

from the wall, height 81cm

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 Springb ...[more]

150Antlers/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)

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.. one side glass p ...[more]

153Natural 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.

154Glass 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

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

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 ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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 ...[more]

159Skulls/Anatomy: African Common Warthog Skull (Phacochoerus africanus), circa late 20th century, complete prepared bleached skull,

including tusks, length 39.5cm, height 22.5cm

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, ...[more]

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 gr ...[more]

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.. previously rem ...[more]

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 59797 ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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.

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 ca ...[more]

167Taxidermy: 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

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 g ...[more]

169

Taxidermy: European Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), dated 05th 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 ...[more]

170

Taxidermy: A Pair of Cased European Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), modern, by Ann & John Burton, Chipping Campden, Gloucester,

a pair of full mount adults male and female, the female laid within a natural setting of leaves, ferns and fauna, above a soil covered floor,

enclosed within a large fi ...[more]

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 e ...[more]

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 eb ...[more]

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, taxidermi ...[more]

174Fossils: 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).

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 ...[more]

176Animal 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).

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

height 87cm

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 sett ...[more]

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 tape ...[more]

180

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 glas ...[more]

181Taxidermy: 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

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 displa ...[more]

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

184Antlers/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

185Antlers/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).

186Taxidermy: 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

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 & Bl ...[more]

188

Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated July 08th 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 dro ...[more]

189Taxidermy: 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

190Taxidermy: 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.,

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. in weathered condition - probably previously hung outside in the

elements, 20/04/21

192Antlers/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).

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, t ...[more]

194Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa late 20th century, large adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the left, from the

wall 59cm, height 90cm. . right ear broken at the base - attached but in need of light repair, 08/04/21


196

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 Wil ...[more]

197Taxidermy: 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.

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 th ...[more]

199

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 withi ...[more]

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, ...[more]

201Hides/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).

202

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, ...[more]

203

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, enc ...[more]

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 pine cones and lichen, enclosed within a small table display case with leaded frame, 16cm by 15.5cm

by 27.5cm

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, 7 ...[more]

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,. top of left eye socket missing, split to top of

skull between eye socket ...[more]

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 4 ...[more]

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 h ...[more]

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, ...[more]

210

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 ar ...[more]

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, ...[more]

212Taxidermy: Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), circa 1920, juvenile full mount with head slightly raised in swimming pose,

beak to shell base 30cm, 22cm wide Cites Annex A, Appendix II (exempt)

213Taxidermy: 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. front right leg broken, 23/06/21

214Taxidermy: 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.

215

Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides), a full mount adult stood upon a rectangualr shelf, set against a blue

painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass table display case, with gilt painted moulding, 43.5cm by 19.5cm by 51cm,

mounted very much in the manner o ...[more]

216

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 w ...[more]

217

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 ...[more]

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, ...[more]

219

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-gla ...[more]

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. a period late victorian specimen re-cased within a

modern display case, 09/06/21

221

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 again ...[more]

222

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-glas ...[more]

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, The

great auk (Pinguinus impennis) is a ...[more]

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 adul ...[more]

225Taxidermy: 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

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

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

228Antler 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

229Taxidermy: 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

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 hor ...[more]

231

Taxidermy: A Large Cased Pair of Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis), circa late 19th/early 20th century, by Small & Son, 38 George

Street, Edinburgh, a pair of adult full mounts facing one another, one stood upon a seaweed covered faux rock ledge, the other below

stood upon faux rock work with se ...[more]

232

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

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 rai ...[more]

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 d ...[more]

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 fi ...[more]

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-gl ...[more]

237

Taxidermy/Fishing: A Cast Half Block Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), date 07th 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 hangin ...[more]

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 ha ...[more]

239Taxidermy: Chacma Baboon (Papio hamadryas ursinus), modern, high quality adult shoulder mount with head turning slightly down and

to the right, 33cm from the wall CITES Appendix II Annex B With proof of CITES legal import permit no.163914 dated 13-06-2016

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

241

Taxidermy: A Lesser Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea minor), 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). specimen orig ...[more]

242

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Carrion Crow, Ermine & Ptarmigan Diorama, titled ''Survival'', circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist &

Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality winter diorama depicting a full mount adult Carrion Crow attacking an Ermine,

protecting it's Ptarmigan prey, ...[more]

243

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 b ...[more]

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 ...[more]

245Glass 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

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 an ...[more]

247Entomology: 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

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 b ...[more]

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 Paradis ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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

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 ...[more]

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. two lower curved tusks

remain, other tusks lacking, damage to ...[more]

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, ...[more]

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 blu ...[more]

256Taxidermy: 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

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 ov ...[more]

259Natural 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. historical repair, 23/06/21

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

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 again ...[more]

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 withi ...[more]

263Antlers/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.

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 b ...[more]

265

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 w ...[more]

266Entomology: 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).

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 ...[more]

268Taxidermy: 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

269

Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Various British Birds, circa 1910-1961, Ex Museum Display case, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalist's

and Taxidermist's, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a cased diorama of various British garden birds comprising - Black Redstart, Redstart,

Wheatear, Meadow Pipit, all mount ...[more]

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.

271

Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African and European Game Trophy Horns, comprising - Cape Greater Kudu young adult bull horns on

cut upper frontlet, right horn 100.5cm, left horn 100cm, tip to tip 87cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, painted number to verso

''3769'' indicative of Rowland Ward inde ...[more]

272

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 peri ...[more]

273

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. base not original to dome, slightly ill fitting, dome in good condition NO

cracks, 22/03/21

274

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 ...[more]

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 Bra ...[more]

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 hangin ...[more]

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 ...[more]

278Taxidermy: 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).

279

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.. frame backing loose, some

specimens loosely pinned, frame conve ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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 Ta ...[more]

282

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), circa 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington,

Co Durham, a superb high quality full mount adult male Sparrowhawk, in hunting pose, with wings upright and legs outstretched, a male

Chaffinch within reach, othe ...[more]

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

284

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 Sni ...[more]

285Taxidermy: Burchell's Zebra Flank Skin Rug (Equus quagga), modern, adult flank skin rug with shortened limbs, 198cm by 160cm to tail

tip

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 c ...[more]

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 materia ...[more]

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 gra ...[more]

289

Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a period glass dome with ebonised circular base, raised upon three pedestal

feet, diameter 21.5cm, dome height 59cm, overall height 63cm, (base warped), together with a smaller modern 20th century example

with circular ebonised base, diameter 13cm ...[more]

290

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 s ...[more]

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. good condition overall, NO cracks, various period blemishes / bubbles to

glass structure, home made MDF ...[more]

292

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 Sanderling, all mounted amidst a natural setting of branches, moss, lichen and faunae, set

against a blue wash painted interior, ...[more]

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 agai ...[more]

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, tw ...[more]

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 muc ...[more]

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 frontle ...[more]

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

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 ...[more]

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 aga ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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, b ...[more]

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 expre ...[more]

303Taxidermy: 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

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, b ...[more]

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

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 29 ...[more]

307Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), modern, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the

left, 45cm from the wall, 83cm high

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.

309

Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), dated 2003, Mananga, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount looking straight

ahead, from the wall 47cm, height 71cm. damage to nose - consistent with falling off the wall, both horns repaired, right ear tip seam

open, 08/04/21

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

311

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 w ...[more]

312

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 la ...[more]

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 ...[more]

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