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Click here to subscribeNatural History: A Bubble Wall Dome, Glass Dome & Alligator, an early 20th century oval glass bubble wall dome with ebonised frame, 23cm by 31cm by 7cm, excluding outer frame, a small period circular glass dome, raised on the original ebonised base, diameter 13cm, overall height 26cm, together with a juvenile full mount Alligator, overall length 69cm, (3).
Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic "Gamekeeper Mouse and Son", dated 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic Gamekeeper mouse and son in full hunting attire, stood upon a small tree stump, each with miniature shotgun in hand, set against an oil painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 19.5cm by 6cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior ''Gamekeeper & Son'', A.J. Armitstead 2022, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Long-eared Owl, Jay & Sparrowhawk, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Long-eared Owl, Jay and Sparrowhawk mounted upon painted faux rock ledges, above short grasses and fauna, set against a painted papered interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 58cm by 15cm by 52cm
Natural History: A Matched Pair of Brass Mounted Horse Hoof Candle Sticks, by Rowland Ward & Co Ltd, 166 Piccadilly, London, a brass mounted horse hoof candlestick, with engraved and infilled text - "The Witch 1895", overall height 15cm, stamped to the underside of the shoe - "Rowland Ward & Co Ltd, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London", together with another similar example with engraved and infilled text - "Aunt Sally 1895", stamped to the underside of the shoe - "Rowland Ward & Co Ltd, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London", (2)
Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1958, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning slightly to the left with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, 27cm high, taxidermist's embossed text to verso, bearing ivorine plaque - "Black Apron, Eskdale, May 1958", probably one of a few remaining items to be mounted by this very accomplished company as they ceased to trade in 1959.Right ear tip damaged.
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Melanistic Ring-necked Pheasant & Grey Partridge, dated 1992, by David Astley, Taxidermist, York, a high quality full mount adult melanistic cock Pheasant with head turning to the right, a full mount adult Grey Partridge perched atop an old cut fence post, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, mounted upon leaf and soil covered groundwork beneath, set against a green painted back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging four-glass display case, 77.5cm by 28cm by 52.5cm excluding outer frame, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Birds Native to North & South America, circa 1880-1920, a cased diorama of various birds to include - Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red-winged Blackbird, two Hairy Woodpeckers, Ruffed Grouse, Eastern Kingbird, American Redstart, Bobalink, Cedar Waxwing, Bananaquit, American Goldfinch, Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Black-throated Green Warbler, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Bluebird, Black & White Warbler, etc, all mounted upon various fixed perches within a plain papered interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 52cm 23.5cm 68cm
Entomology/Coleoptera: A Group of Various Beetles & Insects, modern, a large Goliath Beetle mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 18cm by 6cm by 24cm, a large Locust, South / North America, mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 24.5cm by 6cm by 18cm, a large framed Water Bug dated 1934, mounted upon period paper backing, with stencilled data - Water Bug, Ceylon, Dec 1934, Presented By Sir Raymond Crawford, mounted within an ebonised square glazed frame, 21cm by 5.5cm by 21cm, a framed Sagra Beetle, Malaysia, mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 9.5cm by 4cm by 12cm, a Flat-faced longhorn Beetle, Thailand, mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 9.5cm by 4cm by 12cm, a Beautiful Demoiselle, France, mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 12cm by 4cm by 9.5cm, a Wishbone Spider, Thailand, mounted within an ebonised rectangular glazed frame, 9cm by 4cm by 11cm, (7).
Taxidermy: A Red Fox Forepart & Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes) circa late 20th century, an adult Red fox forepart with head turning slightly to the right with mouth agape, from the wall 33cm, mounted upon a circular shield, with attached brush, together with an adult Red fox mask looking straight ahead with mouth agape, from the wall 20cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, with attached brush, bearing hand written text - "Killed At Coplow, 6th 10th 41", (2).
Taxidermy: A Red-Breasted Merganser & Goosander, dated 1938 & 1940, a full mount adult female Red-breasted Merganser in first winter plumage, stood upon painted faux rockwork, overall height 39cm, mounted by George Bristow, Taxidermist, St Leonards, Hastings, bearing Dr James Harrison data label to underside - Dec 22nd, 1938, Rye Harbour, Sussex, Shot HF, Mounted by George Bristow, together with a full mount adult male Goosander, with lowered in feeding pose, stood upon painted faux rockwork, overall height 25cm, mounted by Dr James Harrison, Sevenoaks, Kent, bearing Dr James Harrison data label to underside - February 9th 1940, Marshchapel, Lincs, (2).
Taxidermy: A Collection of Various Grebe & Duck Cabinet Study Skins, circa late 19th-early 20th century, attributed to James Gardner, Museum of Natural History, 52 High Holborn, London, a collection of six various Grebes including three male Great Crested, and three Red-necked grebes (two male, one female), a male Hooded Merganser, a male Carolina Wood Duck (af), a Curlew, Eider Duck (af), Wigeon, and a rare male White-headed Duck, (12).Eider Duck - head detached, Carolina Wood Duck - head detached.
Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), by E. Allen & Co, Bird Fish & Animal Preserver, 20 Stonegate, No 6 Feasegate, York, a large skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a rock and pebbled river bed, set against a painted pale white-wash back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 110cm by 29cm by 54cm, taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso, gold legend to front glass "Pike caught by J. Ryall, March, 1922, Weight 15lbs"Fish body has been later re-painted.
Taxidermy: European Badger Mask (Meles meles), dated 1964, by Thomas Salkeld, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Over Kellet, Carnforth, an adult Badger mask with mouth agape in defensive pose, with head turning to the right, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 22cm from the wall, with hand painted legend to shield "Wm Brightmores, Terriers, Oct 1964", bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Wading & Estuary Birds, attributed to Henry Shaw, Taxidermist, Salop, a group of eight various British wading and estuary birds, comprising - Lapwing, two Golden Plovers, Dunlin, Jack Snipe, Common Snipe, Oyster Catcher, Green Sandpiper, all mounted upon a painted faux rock ledge, set against a blue painted sky back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 58.5cm by 25.5cm by 70cm
Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin Rug (Panthera tigris tigris), by Edward Gerrard & Sons, 61 College Place, Camden, London, a juvenile skin rug with head mount, jaw agape, glass eyes, mounted upon typical original brown felt backing, nose to tail 227cm, across the forelimbs 134cm, across the rear limbs 122cm, bearing original taxidermist's trade label to undersideAll claws remain within each paw, original teeth, one small tooth to front lower jaw missing next to the right fang, whiskers remain, fur overall in good condition with good colour, would benefit from a light clean, no signs of any insect or moth infestation or damage, very small damaged area under right eye lid (see images online). original taxidermist's trade label attached, hole to underside of the backing material (probably a mouse) 12cm by 6cm, bearing attached hanging hoops to underside of paws and head mount for wall hanging. 23/08/22
Natural History Books: A Collection of Taxidermy Reference Books, comprising - The Victorian Taxidermy Co Ltd Catalogue, Robert Chinnery, 2004, Edward Gerrard & Sons A Taxidermy Memoir, Pat Morris, 2004, The Kendal Museum Collection of Fine Art Taxidermy by H. Murray & Son, 2009, British Taxidermist's: A Preliminary Catalogue and Gazetteer, Andrea Marshall, 2009, Me and my Taxidermy: a personal memoir, Pat Morris, 2016, Van Ingen & Van Ingen Artists in Taxidermy, Pat Morris, 2006, A History of British Taxidermy, Christopher Frost , numbered 436, signed by the author, 1987, (af), three paperback books by Jim Corbett - The Temple Tiger, Jungle Lore, Man-Eaters of Kumoan, (10).
Natural History: A Late Victorian Tropical Butterfly & Humming Bird Firescreen, circa 1880-1900, a period bamboo framed glazed firescreen containing three hummingbirds and six various tropical butterflies, set amidst a natural setting of leaves, grass and fauna, width 46.5cm, overall height 86cm
Fossils: A Large Quantity of Natural & Reproduction Fossils, thirty five various fossil specimens, the majority Morroccan, comprising - Ammonite, Drotops, Comura Trilobite, Dicranurus Trilobite, Psycopyge Trilobite, etc, of varying sizes, (qty).Some of the specimens could well have had some embellishments added to the spines, legs, etc, viewing advised.
Taxidermy: A Bohemian Waxwing, Nightjar & Variant Wryneck, a high quality full mount adult Waxwing perched atop a small branch, mounted upon a homemade rectangular base, overall height 29cm, together with a full mount adult Nightjar with head slightly raised, mounted upon a small broken branch, overall length 23.5cm, a full mount adult variant Wryneck with head turning to the right, unusual light coloured plumage, perched upon a small tree stump, mounted upon a green painted rectangular base, overall height 17cm, (3)Wryneck is an early 20th century example in good condition, some minor feather loss to the chest, Waxwing is a modern example in very good condition with no faults or damage to report, Nightjar is an early 20th century example in good condition, no faults or damage to report, mounted upon a broken branch which is most likely from an old case display, requires re-mounting. 23/08/22
Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), dated to 1933, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Taxidermist's, Mysore, India, no.109040, a superb high quality young adult female skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, glass eyes, backed on to typical Van Ingen & Van Ingen canvas backing, with black felt scalloped border, 205cm long nose to tail, 134cm wide across forelimbs, unusual to have eye brow whiskers and facial whiskers still present, Van Ingen Van Ingen care label to verso, stencilled number - 109040 to canvas verso. Entry within gamebook - taken by Capt W.E.G. Hemming, R.A, on Monday 01st of May 1933, Jarida, Central India, "shot in daylight stealing from a Tigers kill, on the road to Biba". Later in his service Capt W.E.G. Hemming became Major General commanding the UK garrison in Malta post-war, photographed in Malta with Lord Mountbatten and the Duke of Edinburgh to his left, to include photocopies of the original gamebook entry, photograph of Major General Hemming with the Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Mountbatten, and entry into the Van Ingen & Van Ingen order books.all claws remain, hide in excellent condition showing good strong colour, all teeth remain, upper left fang showing old crack, some minor paint loss around gumline, both ear seams appear to have had historical restoration, left ear seam open.
Taxidermy: A Rare & Unusual Wall Cased Ocean Sunfish or Common Mola (Mola mola), caught off the coast of Hartlepool UK in 1995, mounted and cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a preserved full mount juvenile Ocean sunfish in side on profile, set against a graduated grey painted back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging picture frame style five-glass oak framed display case, 55.5cm by 9cm by 70cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower left, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, including attached original newspaper cutting - "Off course .... but not on the menu, a Rare tropical fish brought shoppers to a standstill yesterday after being netted hundreds of miles from its native waters. The bizarre-looking sunfish went on display at a Darlington fishmongers attracting curious looks from people using the town's indoor market. Fully grown, the sunfish can be 15ft long and weigh 4000lb but the Darlington example weighed in at just 7.5lb. it normally inhabits tropical or sub-tropical seas though it has been known to travel in the Gulf Stream, which runs down the west coast of Britain not the east, where it was caught. It was netted on Thursday by the Hartlepool trawler "The Amanda" and appeared yesterday at P. A. Liddle and Sons fish merchants. Jonathan Liddle said; "I have been doing this for 15 years and have never seen one of these in my life." The fish itself is a strange truncated shape with the scaleless body, thick elastic skin and long dorsal and anal fins. But it was for display purposes only because its flesh while not poisonous, is inedible."
Taxidermy: Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), circa late 19th-early 20th century, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Mysore, India, an adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, glass eyes, right horn 26.5cm, left horn 26cm, tip to tip 16.5cm, from the wall 42cm, height 77cm, mounted upon a later produced Van Ingen style shield.
Taxidermy: A European Hare Head Mount (Lepus timidus), dated 1955, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount looking slightly to the left, mounted upon a trademark shaped oak shield, 14cm from the wall, 27cm high, taxidermist's embossed text to verso, bearing ivorine plaque " Airedale Beagles, Weecher, Oct 1955".
Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin Rug (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1900-1930, by Cuthbertson & Harper, 10 Government Place, Calcutta, India, a very large adult male Tiger skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, hand painted glass eyes, nose to tail 343cm, across the forelimbs 246cm, across the rear limbs 225cm, backed onto chequered grey cotton material, with black serrated felt trim border, faint stencilled trade mark to verso, Cuthbertson & Harper started out in 1837 as a Bootmaker, saddler, and tannery, moving into mounted Taxidermy in the late 19th - early 20th century.various losses to the filler around the gumline, some filler loss around the nostrils, chin slightly loose, lower left fang tip damaged, tongue complete, whiskers lacking, both ears complete although tip seams are slightly open, front right foot no claws remain, front left foot two claws remain, rear left foot no claws remain and one toe missing, rear right foot one claw remains two toes missing, tail tip missing, folding crease marks and loss to the fur across the shoulders (due to improper folding and storage) - see images online, similar to base of tail and left flank, overall colour fair, very large head - (i do not know if the original complete skull remains within), old stitched repair to right flank 4.5cm, another old stitched repair to right flank 5.5cm, small tear to right flank 3cm, small rip to side of left flank meeting the border 5.5cm, 23/08/22.
Taxidermy: A Siskin & Redwing, circa early 20th century, by Dr James Harrison, Sevenoaks, Kent, a full mount adult male Siskin perched atop a small branch, mounted upon a polished beach wood base, overall height 34cm, together with a full mount adult Redwing, perched upon a turned wooden perch with head lowered and turning to the left, overall height 19cm, pencil written data to underside 21st 12th 27, New Romney, (2).
Antlers/Tusks: European Moose Antlers & South African Common Warthog Tusks, circa late 20th century, a set of young adult bull Moose antlers on cut upper skull cap, 4 points (2+2), widest span 78.5cm, mounted upon a shaped blonde oak shield, another smaller set on cut upper skull cap, 4 points (2+2), widest span 54.5cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, together with four pairs of graduated sized Common Warthog tusks, mounted upon an oval hardwood shield, width 47cm, height 37.5cm, by Nico Van Rooyen, South Africa, dated 2005, (3)
Taxidermy: Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scotticus), dated 1935, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, an adult stag neck mount looking straight ahead, 6 points (3+3), widest span 66cm, from the wall 52cm, height 115cm, mounted upon a typical oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque - "Loubcroy, 1935, C.S.K"
Antlers/Horns: A Collection of Gazelle & Antelope Horns, circa mid-late 20th century, a set of Gerenuk horns on cut skull cap on shield, a set of Roan Antelope horns on shield, a set of Peter's Gazelle horns on painted skull cap on shield, a set of Northern Grants Gazelle horns on cut skull cap on shield, a set of Thomson's Gazelle horns on cut skull cap on shield, a set of Impala horns reduced in size and fitted to a donor cut skull cap on shield, (qty).
Taxidermy: A Garden Mole & Mouse, modern, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a full mount adult common garden Mole in standing position, wearing a pair of spectacles and walking cane in hand, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 16cm, together with a full mount Woodmouse perched upon a small stump, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 16cm, (2).Condition report - Lot 41 Garden Mole and Mouse.As this is modern example it is in very good condition with no defects of faults to report.Best regards Robbie Bright Taxidermy Specialist
Conchology: A Collection of Spondylus, Fluted Clam & Sea Snail Shells, a varied collection of Spondylus (Spiny Oyster) shells of differing sizes and colours, Fluted clam shells, two damaged Nautilus shells, Scallops, a preserved wet specimen of an Octopus, and a group of various Sea snail shells, the majority with identification labels, (qty).
Taxidermy: A Grey Heron & Shag, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Grey Heron, stood with head lowered, mounted upon an ebonised circular base, overall height 60cm, together with a full mount Shag, sat atop a painted faux rock, mounted upon a rectangular oak base, overall height 48.5cm, (2).
Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Birds Native to North & South America, circa 1880-1920, a cased diorama of various birds to include - a Common Buzzard with Chicken prey underfoot, American Robin, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-headed, Blackbird, Brazilian Tanager, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern saw-whet Owl, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Squirrel, etc, all mounted upon various fixed perches within a plain papered interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 52cm 30cm 68cm
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Brambling & Snow Bunting, a full mount adult Snow Bunting perched atop a small frosted mound, together with a full mount adult Brambling perched upon a small frosted branch with head turning to the left, each in winter plumage, both mounted amidst a frosted winter scene, perched upon frozen branches and groundwork, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 27cm by 10cm by 33cm
Entomology/Coleoptera: A Large Collection of British & Tropical Butterflies, Including Insects & Beetles, circa early 20th - late 20th century, a superb large and interesting collection of five hundred and forty eight various British & European Butterflies, World Tropical Butterflies, large Leaf & Stick Insects, Bees, Wasps, Cicadas, Grasshoppers, Beetles, Dragonflies, Ants, Millipede, and Moths, the majority with accompanying hand written data index per drawer, interesting British Butterfly examples to include - Scotch Argus (extinct from local on data Grassington), Chequered Skippers (Northants), High Brown Fritillaries (extinct from local on data), Large Tortoiseshell New Forrest Surrey 1990-1901, Irish Marsh Fritillaries, Purple Emperor Symonds Yat July 1906, Large Copper Lycaena dispar batarvus Holland June 1954 genuine Dutch example, Black Hairstreaks (Miriam Rothschild estate), Large Blues (pair from Bude 1899-1903), Papiliomachaon Swallowtail (ex Wicken Fen, Cambs), Black Veined Whites (east Kent 1904), all contained within a thirty drawer converted 1960's television cabinet with bi-folding doors, each drawer with protective glass cover, 93cm by 42cm by 83cmA very good collection, all specimens are of high quality and in good clean condition, no signs of any insect infestation, colours are strong and vibrant, all larger insect specimens are in good condition, no structural faults or visible repairs. 23/08/22
Taxidermy: A New Zealand Common Brush-Tailed Possum & Young (Trichosurus vulpecula), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount adult in seated position upon a figured tree trunk, a youngster peering from within the pouch, mounted upon a natural split log base, overall height 65
Taxidermy: A Cased Barn Owl & Tawny Owl, 1860-1942, by James Hutchings, Taxidermist's, Aberystwyth, Wales, a high quality full mount adult Barn Owl and Tawny Owl, both perched upon centrally positioned ash tree branches, amidst a natural setting of ferns and tall grasses, above painted supporting rockwork and soil covered groundwork beneath, set against a trademark watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 50cm by 19.5cm by 57cm, including a copy of - "Hutchings The Aberystwyth Taxidermist's 1860-1942", by Pat Morris & Michael Freeman, 2007 copy, signed by the author.crack to right side glass panel.
Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa early 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, ears raised in alert position, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 16cm from the wall, 33cm high
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl, Tawny Owl & Long-eared Owl, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Long-eared Owl, Barn Owl and Tawny Owl all mounted upon short tree stumps, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with gilded border, 74cm by 20cm by 48cm
Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Fishing Mouse, "Gone Fishing", dated 2022, 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 and landing net in hand, above a river below, set against an oil painted river bank scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 19.5cm by 6cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and titled to interior "Gone Fishing", A.J. Armitstead, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
Taxidermy: A Large Late Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1840-1860, by John Leadbeater & Son, Ornithologists & Natural History Agents, 19 Brewer Street, Golden Square, London, a large high quality impressive display of tropical birds including- Himalayan Monal, Brazilian Tanager, Ring-necked Parakeet, Blue Jay, Budgerigar, Greater Bird of Paradise, Bohemian Waxwing, Indian Roller, Scarlet-rumped Cacique, Mango Hummingbird, Mallee Ringneck, Blue-gray Tanager, Greater Raquet-tailed Drongo, Red-legged Honeycreeper's, Orange-bellied Leafbird, White-crested Laughing Thrush, White-necked Jacobin, Black-throated Mango, Indian Pitta, Malabar-whistling Thrush, Common Flameback Woodpecker, Rufous Treepie, Red-crowned Barbet, Purple Sunbird, Hermit Hummingbird, etc, all mounted upon a centrally positioned tree, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, above gritted groundwork, enclosed within a large period ebonised three-glass display case, 78.5cm by 29cm by 106cm, bearing over-painted paper trade label to verso.
Skins/Hides: Indian Leopard Skin (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1900-1930, by Cuthbertson & Harper, 10 Government Place, Calcutta, India, an adult flatskin with limbs outstretched, flat head, nose to tail 220, across the forelimbs 145cm, across the rear limbs 137cm, backed onto typical period khaki backing material with black baize scalloped border, taxidermist's trade stencil to verso.Scalloped border has suffered historical moth damage, no claws remain, skin holds strong original colour, around the cheeks there is evidence of historical moth damage, around the base of the tail area where it meets the body - evidence of historical moth damage. .
Taxidermy: A Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), dated 1912, N. Nigeria, Africa, by Edward Gerrard & Son's, Taxidermist's, 61 College Place, Camden Town, London, a young adult head mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 44cm, height 46cm, mounted upon a typical trade mark oak shield, bearing gilt legend to shield base - "Warthog, N. Nigeria, 1912, W.S.S", taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Oyster Catcher & European Mink, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Oyster catcher stood upon a painted faux rock with head lowered in feeding pose, amidst painted rocks, seaweed and shells, upon pebbled groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 45cm by 16cm by 31.5cm, together with a full mount adult Mink with head turning to the left and mouth agape, mounted upon painted and moss covered faux rockwork, set against a pale blue painted sky back drop, enclosed within a period pine single-glass display case, 47.5cm by 16cm by 38cm, (2)Cased Mink is faded overall.
Taxidermy: A Collection of Various Pigeon, Dove & Grebe Cabinet Study Skins, circa late 19th-early 20th century, by James Gardner, Museum of Natural History, 52 High Holborn, London, ten various Grebe cabinet study skins, including Slavonian Grebes, Black-necked Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, one Slavonian Grebe with attached James Gardner trade label to the leg, three others with attached data labels, together with a collection of six various Pigeon / Dove cabinet study skins, including two Turtle Doves (one with attached data label dating to 1888), a Rock Dove (with attached data label dating to 1887, Tenerife) and another, a Bolle's Pigeon (with attached data label dating to 1887, Tenerife), and Stock Dove, (16)two Grebes have detached heads.
Arachnology: A Collection of Spiders, Scorpions & Millipedes, circa late 20th century, a varied collection of World Arachnids, Scorpions and Millipedes, comprising twenty specimens - (Spiders) - Mexican Red Knee Tarantula, Black Widow, Blue Legged Bird Eating, Zebra Tarantula, Bird Eating, Malayan Brown, Solifugid Sun, (Scorpions) - Colombian Whip Scorpion, USA Whip Scorpion, Asian Black Scorpion, Imperial Scorpion, Whip Scorpion, two West African Scorpions, (Millipedes) - Africa Flat, two African, Papau, Malaysian Centipede, all pinned upon polystyrene back drops, enclosed within a hinged folding collector's box, 44.5cm by 29.5cm by 7cm.
Natural History: A Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Ink Well, by Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, a silver plated horse hoof ink well , the hinged lid engraved - " Violet, 1900-1928", original liner and bottle within, overall height 8cm, stamped to the underside of the shoe - "Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly", together with a white metal mounted Deer Slot ink well, with supporting brass legs, the hinged lid engraved - "E.J.S, Killed 7th Sept 03 at Bramham Moor by the Devon & Somerset Staghounds", overall height 13cm, and a white metal mounted Fallow Deer Slot, with attached circular hanging hoop, 28cm, (3).
Antlers/Horns: Cape Buffalo & African Forest Buffalo Horns, circa early 20th century, a pair of young adult Cape buffalo horns on cut skull cap, widest span 61cm, tip to tip 22cm, mounted upon a varnished shaped hardwood shield, together with a set of West African Forest Buffalo horns on cut skull cap, widest span 42.5cm, mounted upon a shaped hardwood shield, bearing brass data plaque - " Bush Cow, W, Africa", (2).
Taxidermy: A Pair of Indian Cobras & Mongoose, circa mid-late 20th century, a fight for survival between two Indian Cobras entwined around a struggling adult mongoose, overall height 58cmOne cobra has had an historical repair to the body probably during construction, both structurally sound, one hole on the body of one Cobra 1.5cm by 1cm, no visible fangs.
Taxidermy: A Cased Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, (1839-1960), Royal Leamington Spa, a superb full mount adult drake, stood upon a small painted faux rock and soil island, amidst a natural setting of reeds and grasses, above a simulated glass pool of water, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with taped frame, supported upon an oak rectangular base, 42.5cm by 26.5cm by 39cm, for similar cased examples see Robert Chinnery's book "A Record of Spicers".
Taxidermy: Tiang (Damaliscus tiang), dated September 1906, Lake Tchad, Central Africa, by Peter Spicer & Son's, Taxidermy, Leamington, (unrecorded), Rowland Ward Record Class - Top 20, a large adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, left horn 61.5cm (24"), circumference 24cm (9¼"), right horn 61.5cm (24"), circumference 24cm (9¼"), tip to tip 24cm. from the wall 58cm, height 106cm, mounted upon a typical trade mark shaped shield, bearing painted text to base of shield "Lake Tchad, September 1906". in need of restoration, both areas around each eye damaged, both ears damaged to the tips, right hand side of nose small damage, 10/08/21
Antlers/Horns: Scottish Red Deer & Sika Deer Antlers, dated 2006 & 1997, a set of adult Red deer antlers, Royal, 12 points (6+6), widest span 67cm, height 84cm, prepared by N. Dewhurst, Taxidermist, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing brass plaque "Graham Wheeler, Balquidder, Perthshire, 2006", together with a set of Silver Medal class Sika deer antlers on cut frontlet, 8 points (4+4), widest span 39cm, height 56cm, taken by G.R. Wheeler, C.I.C score 249.70.
Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated Dec 1928, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right, with mouth agape in aggressive pose, mounted upon a large typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, height 37cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, bearing ivorine plaque - " C.F.H, Dec 28 1928, Killed at Rydal",
Taxidermy: A Garden Mole & Mouse, modern, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a full mount adult common garden Mole in standing position, wearing a pair of spectacles and walking cane in hand, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 16cm, together with a full mount Woodmouse perched upon a small stump, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original base, diameter 11cm, overall height 16cm, (2).Condition report - Lot 214 Garden Mole and Mouse.As this is modern example it is in very good condition with no defects of faults to report.Best regards Robbie Bright Taxidermy Specialist
Taxidermy: An Edwardian Cased Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), dated 1904, by Pratt & Sons, Naturalist's, 11 North Street Quadrant, Brighton, a full mount adult perched atop a large painted faux rock with Ptarmigan prey underfoot, mounted above a natural setting or heather, gorse and grasses, set against a pale blue sky painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 56cm by 27.5cm by 73.5cm, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, illegible label to front glass upper left corner, dated 1904. 5" section of moulding missing from case lower front right.
Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1933, by George Herd, Pictorial Taxidermist, 12 Whitehall Road, Norwich, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a painted soil river bed, mounted against a pale grey painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 96.5cm by 18.5cm by 46cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, bearing hand painted legend to interior upper left - "Pike 14½ lbs, Length 32". Girth 17", Caught by G. Austin Reeve at Tharston, 2nd 1st 1933", George Herd worked for T.E & F.E Gunn in Norwich, and this is identical to a typical Gunn case.
Antlers/Horns/Tusks: A Group of European & African Game Trophy Horns, Tusks & Antlers, circa late 20th century, a set of South African Springbok horns on cut upper skull, on shield, two sets of mounted adult Common Warthog tusks on shields, two sets of adult Alpine Chamois horns on frontlet and cut upper skull, both on shields, two sets of mounted adult European Wildboar tusks on shields, a set of young adult European Moose antlers on cut upper skull cap, 11 points (5+6), widest span 74.5cm, a Bronze Medal class set of European Roebuck antlers on cut frontlet, on shield, bearing paper data label to verso - dated 1976, Dorset, C.I.C score 106, another set of Bronze Medal class Roebuck antlers on cut frontlet, on shield, bearing paper data label to verso - dated 1985, C.I.C score 118.65, (qty)
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Reeves Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), circa 2018, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb example of a full mount cock bird, perched upon a moss and ivy covered tree branch, with tail hanging full length below, amidst a collection of faux leaves, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a large five-glass ebonised framed wall hanging display case, 49.5cm by 19.5cm by 148.5cm including outer frame, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, signed to interior bottom right
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