Natural History & Taxidermy Sale

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022

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Robbie Bright Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

The company has a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques Henrijean, John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including: • Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

YOUR SPECIALIST

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

YOUR SPECIALIST

Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

• Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer The company has a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including: Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Robbie Bright

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022 AT 10.30AM AUCTION The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING Tuesday 19 April 10.00am to 5.00pm Morning of sale from 8.00am Live bidding is available on this sale by registering at www.tennants.co.uk All lots illustrated online at www.tennants.co.uk

CONTACT Telephone: 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

FRONT COVER Kilberry Castle

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INDIAN AND EUROPEAN GAME TROPHIES FROM KILBERRY CASTLE, ARGYLL Kilberry Castle, a baronial tower house on the West Coast of Scotland, was home to a branch of Clan Campbell for over 450 years. Built in 1497, Kilberry has had a long and fascinating history, having been destroyed by an English pirate in 1513, besieged during the Civil War, and almost destroyed by fire in the 18th century before being rebuilt in 1844 by John Campbell.

Following the sale of the Castle earlier this year, the family collection of Indian and European Game Trophies will be sold at Tennants. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.

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1 Antlers/Horns: Three Sets of Scottish Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus), circa 1901, a set of young adult Red Deer antlers on cut frontlet, nine points (4+5), widest span 73cm, taken by Angus Campbell, dated 1901, another set on cut upper skull cap, eight points (4+4), widest span 57cm, taken again by Angus Campbell, a third set on cut skull cap, eight points (4+4), widest span 69.5cm, painted number 31 to skull - reference within game book entry “No 31 Red Deer, Very Poor Specimen” (3) £80-120

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Antlers/Horns: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana), circa 1855, Tilail Valley, Kashmir, Northern India, a set of large adult horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn 95.5cm (37”), left horn 95.5cm (37½”), tip to tip 72.5cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “58 Grieg, Ibex 37½ inches”, reference within game book entry - “No 58 Ibex Himalayan 37½ inches length of horn, The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £200-300

3 Antlers/Horns: Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur nayaur), circa 1855, Northern India, large adult ram horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn 60.5cm (23½”), left horn 57.5cm (22¼”), widest span 71cm, tip to tip 66.5cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “61 Burhel 23½ X 11¼ X 26¾”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £150-250

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4 Antlers/Horns; Indian Sambar (Cervus unicolor niger), circa 1852, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, with heavy pearling to the antlers, right antler 79.5cm (31”), left antler 82.5cm (32¼”), tip to tip 70.5cm (28”), widest span 81cm (32”), painted number to skull cap 17, reference within game book entry - No 17. Sambar Stag (Major R. Campbell, Assam), another set of adult Sambar stag antlers on skin covered cut frontlet, right antler 74cm (29”), left antler 75.5cm (29½”), tip to tip 70cm (29”), widest span 76cm (30”), mounted upon a homemade shield, painted number 19 to forehead, reference within game book entry - No 17. Sambar Stag (Major R. Campbell, Assam), together with a large set of cast adult stag Sambar antlers, right antler 91cm (35½”), left antler 94cm (36¾”), another young adult set of antlers on cut frontlet, mounted upon a shaped shield (qty) £200-300

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Antlers/Horns: Hangul or Kashmir Deer (Cervus elaphus hanglu), circa late 19th century, Kashmir, India, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, 10 points (5+5), widest span 104cm, height 66cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, painted number 5 to shield, reference within game book entry, - “Horns of Bara Singha Stag, from Kashmir, They were given to me, i have never fired at a Bara Singha although i have sometimes seen them” With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610544/01 £200-300 5

5 Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, faintly painted number 11 to each, reference within the game book entry - “No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens” (2) £120-180 6 6

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7 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator), circa 1880-1900, a full mount juvenile male, stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst dry seaweed, set against a plain painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 48.5cm by 20cm by 43cm £120-180

8 Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, painted number 12 to each, reference within the game book entry - “No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens” (2) £120-180

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9 Antlers/Horns: Indian Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), circa 1901, Central India, a large set of adult bull horns on upper skull, right horn 104.5cm (41”), left horn 107cm (42”), widest span 124cm (48¾”), tip to tip 97cm (38¼”), entry reference within the game book notes - “no 84. Buffalo Bull, killed by Jock in Central India in 1901” Measured using Rowland Ward Method 10 £600-800

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10 Antlers/Horns: Indian Sambar (Cervus unicolor niger) circa 1855, India, large adult stag antlers on cut upper hair covered skull cap, right antler 92cm (36¼”), left antler 91cm (35¾”), tip to tip 97cm (38¼”), widest span 105cm (41¼”), mounted upon a hard wood shield, with small attached plaque “67 Sambar 38½” X 6½” X 38½”, reference within game book entry - “No 67, The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £150-250

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Taxidermy: Scottish Highland Cattle (Bos taurus), circa 1890-1900, a Scottish Highland bull head mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 107cm, from the wall 64cm, height 66cm £350-450 11

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Antlers/Horns: Himalyan Serow, Nilgai, Mid-Asian Ibex horns, circa 1897-1898, India, a set of Himalayan Serow adult male horns on cut upper frontlet, right horn 21.5cm, left horn 21cm, tip to tip 10.5cm, mounted upon an oval shaped mahogany shield, bearing paper label “78, Greig, Serow”, reference within game book entry, - “the following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd Highldrs, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house they were hung”. a set of young adult male Nilgai horns on cut upper skull cap, mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, painted number 10a to shield, reference within game book entry - “Horns of Nilgai or Nilgae, shot somewhere near Delhi, i think”, a set of female Mid-Asian Ibex horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, painted number 21 to shield, reference within game book entry - “is a good specimen I think a female Ibex shot in Tilail, i have not had an opportunity to compare it’s size with others” (3) With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610811/02 (Himalayan Serow) £120-180 www.tennants.co.uk

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13 Antlers/Horns: Axis Deer or Chital (Axis axis), circa 1855, India, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull, eight points (4+4), right antler 94.5cm (37”), left antler 94.5cm (37”), tip to tip 47cm (18½”), widest span 63cm (24¾”), height 101cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, reference within game book entry - “No 68 Chital (Cervus axis), 38”, 4¾”, 18½”, 22½” (4+4 points) - The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £120-180

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14 Taxidermy: Astor Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri), circa 1896, Kashmir, Northern India, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 72.5cm, left horn 72cm, tip to tip 75.5cm, from the wall 48cm, height 83cm, mounted upon a later modern shaped shield, reference within the game book entry - “Markhor shot by Jock in Kashmir 1896” Measured using Rowland Ward method 9 £1,500-2,500

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15 Taxidermy: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana) circa 1893, Baltistan, Kashmir, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 83cm (32½”), left horn 90.5cm (35½”), tip to tip 53.5cm (21”), from the wall 42cm, height 74cm, faint painted number to left horn 36, reference within game book entry - “36 Ibex shot by J. Campbell, 93rd Highlanders (my son), in Baltistan, Kashmir in 1893” £150-250

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Antlers/Horns: Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur nayaur), circa 1855, Northern India, large adult ram horns on upper skull, right horn 58cm (22½”), left horn 54cm (21¼”), widest span 63cm, tip to tip 55cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “64 Burhel 223⁄8 X 11¼ X 22”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £200-300

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Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1897-1898, India, adult flat skin rug, flat head, with limbs outstretched, nose to tail 248cm, across the forelimbs 157cm, across the rear limbs 142cm, backed onto a red cotton backing material, with double red serrated border, mounted upon a period wall hanging wooden frame, six Tigers are mentioned within the game book entries, listed as no’s, 46 - 51 inclusive, taken

by Major Robert Campbell £1,000-1,500 www.tennants.co.uk

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18 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Sea & Estuary Birds, circa 1880-1900, a large cased diorama comprising Shelduck, Heron, two Guillemots, Moorhen, and juvenile Atlantic Puffin, all mounted upon a grit and pebble covered rock ledge, set against a plain painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 83.5cm by 25cm by 73cm £300-400

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19 Antlers/Horns: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana), circa 1868, Tilail Valley, Kashmir, Northern India, a set of large adult horns on cut upper skull, right horn 98.5cm (38½”), left horn 97cm (38”), tip to tip 61cm, mounted upon an ebonised shield, painted number 28 to shield, reference within game book entry “No. 28 Ibex shot in Tilail Kashmir in 1868 - 38½ inches” £200-300 19

20 Taxidermy: Hangul or Kashmir Deer (Cervus elaphus hanglu), dated 06th Sept 1863, Wurdwan Valley Kashmir, India, adult stag head mount looking straight ahead, 10 points (5+5), widest span 85cm, height 103, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, bearing brass plaque “Shot on 6th Sept 1863, Wurdwan Valley, Cashmere, by R. Gordon, 93rd Highlrs”, painted number 26 to shield, reference within game book entry £200-300

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21 Antlers/Horns: Tibetan Argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni), circa late 19th century, India, a set of large adult ram horns on cut upper skull, right horn 93cm (36½”), left horn 93cm (36½”), tip to tip 44cm, widest span 53cm, mounted upon a rustic pedestal shield, painted number 22 to shield, reference within game book entry - “is the head of an Ovis ammon it was I think shot by Robbie Gordon of the 93rd, who long afterwards died of fever at Suakine (in 1885 I think), right horn 37”, left 38” long - girth of each 16” With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610811/01 £350-450

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22 Antlers/Horns: Astor Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri), circa 1896, Kashmir, Northern India, adult male horns on upper skull, right horn 61.5cm, left horn 62cm, tip to tip 50.5cm, height 63cm, from the wall 39cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, reference within the game book entry - “Markhor shot by Jock in Kashmir 1896” Measured using Rowland Ward method 9 With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610847/02 £800-1,200

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Taxidermy: A Cased Turnstone & Purple Sandpiper (Arenaria interpres / Calidris maritima), dated 1926, by C. Yeoman, Taxidermist, 96 High Street, Southampton, a full mount adult Turnstone in nonbreeding plumage stood upon painted faux rock work, a full mount Purple Sandpiper perched upon a painted rock ledge above, amidst a natural setting of reeds, grasses and fauna, set above pebble covered ground work, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised threeglass display case, 46cm by 15.5cm by 30.5cm, hand written text to verso “Shot by Capt Patmore at Tireragan Shore, 10-2-26”, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £100-150

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24 Antlers/Horns: Barasingha or Swamp Deer (Cervus duvauceli duvauceli), circa late 19th century, a set of well-formed adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, 18 points (9+9), widest span 65cm, height 82cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, painted number 4 to shield, reference within game book entry, - “This stags head, was shot by me and my uncle at the same time, i do not know the name of it, but remember long ago someone called it a horse deer, which is no doubt incorrect” With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610847/01 £150-250

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25 Antlers/Horns: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana), circa 1892-1893, Tilail Valley, Kashmir, Northern India, a set of large adult horns on cut upper skull, right horn 114.5cm (45”), left horn 118cm (46¼”), tip to tip 41cm, mounted upon an ebonised shield, painted number 20 to shield, reference within game book entry “No. 20 is a good Ibex from Tilail, his length of horn 47” but was over 48” before part of the base of the horn was eaten away by fish insect, which is so destructive to horns of animals which have a core inside the horn”. Taken by J Campbell.

Recorded at position 15 in Rowland Wards Records of Big Game, dated 1896 £200-300

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Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, painted number 12 to each, reference within the game book entry - “No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens” (2) £120-180 15

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27 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl & Hen Harrier (Tito alba / Circus cyaneus), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Barn Owl and female Hen Harrier both mounted upon grit covered faux rock work, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 53cm by 25cm by 65.5cm (af) £150-200

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28 Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1894, India, large adult flatskin rug with head mount, jaw agape, with glass eyes, limbs outstretched, backed onto red canvas material, with a double black and red serrated border, nose to tail 234cm, across the forelimbs 139cm, across the rear limbs 141cm, mounted upon a period wall hanging wooden frame, two Panthers are mentioned within the game book entries, listed as no. 53 & 54, hand written note in blue ink within game book, this example was taken in 1894 by J. Campbell CITES Annex A, Appendix I (exempt) £1,000-1,500

29 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 1890-1900, a large full mount female, stood atop a grit and lichen encrusted faux rock, amidst dry grasses and fauna, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised singleglass display case, 33.5cm by 22cm by 48.5cm £150-200 www.tennants.co.uk

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30 Antlers/Horns: Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur nayaur), circa 1855, Northern India, Rowland Ward Record Class, large adult ram horns on upper skull, right horn 68cm (26½”), left horn 65cm (25¼”), widest span 65cm, tip to tip 47.5 cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “63 G.Grieg, Burhel 26¼” length,12¾” circumference, 19” tip to tip”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £250-350 30

31 Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, painted number 12 to each, reference within the game book entry - “No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens” (2) £120-180

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Taxidermy: Scottish Highland Cattle (Bos taurus), dated 1908, attributed to Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, a large Scottish Highland bull head mount, looking straight ahead, widest span 132cm, from the wall 65cm, height 97cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing brass plaque - “Baravalla 932, Born February 1885, Died 08th November 1908” £700-900

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33 Antlers/Horns: Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur nayaur), circa 1855, Ladakh Kashmir, India, Rowland Ward World Record Class, large adult ram horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn 79.5cm (31½”), left horn 75cm (29¼”), circumference (13½”), widest span 71cm, tip to tip 56.5cm (22½”), mounted upon a hardwood shield, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging”, entered into Rowland Wards Records of Big game dated 1896 in position 2, as being taken by J. Campbell of Kilberry, incorrectly entered, as George Grieg was the hunter, currently ranked at position three in Rowland Wards Records of Big Game twenty sixth edition, volume II, dated 2002 £350-550

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Antlers/Horns: Indian Sambar (Cervus unicolor niger) dated 1868, Wurdwan Valley, Kashmir, Northern India, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull, right antler 89cm (35”), left antler 85cm (33½”), tip to tip 68.5cm (27”), widest span 84cm (33”), mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, reference within game book entry - “No 26, Bara Singha shot in Wurdwan Valley, Kashmir by R. Gordon 93rd Highrs”, bearing white metal plaque - “Shot on 10th May 1868, Lullutpore, India, Lt R. Gordon 93rd Highrs” £120-180

35 Antlers/Horns: Assam Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), circa 1852, Assam Northern India, a very large set of adult bull horns on upper skull, right horn 162.5cm (64”), left horn 164cm (64½”), widest span 166cm (65½”), tip to tip 108cm (42½”), painted number to forehead K, 11-6½, 3, entry reference within the game book notes - no 3. Assam Buffalo Cow Shot by my uncle Major Robert Campbell and sent home at the same time as Nos 1&2”. Recorded as No 4 in the Rowland Ward Records of Big Game dated 1896, hand written note to page 267 by Sir John Campbell - “These two were shot by my uncle Col Robert Campbell but are in the possession of Sir John Campbell of Kilberry to whose father they were given by my father. When i sent the measurement to Rowland Ward i told him this, but he has nonetheless entered them wrongly as belonging to me, dated 1896” Measured using Rowland Ward method 10 £1,000-1,500

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36 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer) circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head raised, stood upon shale covered groundwork, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 43cm by 27.5cm by 76cm £120-180

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37 Antlers/Horns: Axis Deer or Chital (Axis axis), circa 1855, India, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull cap, eight points (4+4), right antler 67cm (26¼”), left antler 67.5cm (26½”), tip to tip 45cm (17¾”), widest span 50cm (19¾”), height 75cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, another set on cut upper skull cap, nine points (4+5), right antler 75cm (29½”), left antler 78cm (30¾”), tip to tip 56cm, widest span 64cm, height 51cm, each with painted number No 14 to shield, reference within game book entry - “Cheetul Stags, shot by George Grieg. There are a good many of these heads and several are marked 13 as it is no use entering them all in detail” (2) £120-180 37

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38 Antlers/Horns: Pujab Urial or Salt range Urial (Ovis vignei punjabiensis), circa 1865-1866, Salt Range, Punjab, Pakistan, adult ram horns on cut upper skull, right horn 57cm (22¼”), left horn 60cm (23½”), widest span 55cm (21¾”), tip to tip 39cm (15½”), mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, painted number 29 to shield, reference within game book entry - 2”9 Oorial 23½” X 9½”, shot in the Salt Range, Punjab 1866 or /65”, another set on cut upper skull, right horn 56.5cm (22”), left horn 54.5cm (21¼”), widest span 46cm (18”), tip to tip 31cm (12¼”), mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, painted number 33 to shield, reference within game book entry - “33 Oorial shot at same time as 29 & 30” (2) £250-350 20

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39 Antlers/Horns: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana), circa 1855, Tilail Valley, Kashmir, Northern India, a set of large adult horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn (cut to tip) 71cm (27¾”), left horn 97cm (38”), tip to tip 64cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “57 Grieg, Ibex 38 inches”, reference within game book entry “No 58 Ibex Himalayan 38 inches length of horn. The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head turning to the right and wings outspread, perched upon a cut branch, issuing from moss covered groundwork beneath, set against a plain painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 79cm by 30cm by 66cm £150-250

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41 Antlers/Horns: Axis Deer or Chital (Axis axis), circa 1855, India, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull cap, eight points (4+4), right antler 81.5cm (32”), left antler 77cm (30¼”), tip to tip 31cm (12¼”), widest span 50cm (19¾”), height 66cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, another set on cut frontlet, six points (3+3), right antler 63.5cm (25”), left antler 66cm (26”), tip to tip 38.5cm, widest span 45cm, height 71cm, a third set on cut upper skull cap, six points (3+3), right antler 73.5cm (29”), left antler 72cm (28¼”), tip to tip 35cm, widest span 46.5cm, height 77cm, each with painted number No 13 to skull, reference within game book entry - “Cheetul Stags, shot by George Grieg. There are a good many of these heads and several are marked 13 as it is no use entering them all in detail” (3) £150-250 22

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42 Antlers/Horns: Indian Sambar (Cervus unicolor niger) circa 1855, India, large adult stag antlers on upper skull, right antler 91.5cm (36”), left antler 90cm (35½”), tip to tip 72cm (28¼”), widest span 87.5cm (34½”), mounted upon a hard wood shield, with small attached plaque “66 Sambar 37” X 7” X 28¼”, reference within game book entry - “No 66, The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £200-300

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Antlers/Horns: Chinkara or Ravine Deer (Gazella bennettii), circa midlate 19th century, Rowland Ward Record Class adult male head mount, right horn 32.5cm (12¾”), left horn 32.5cm (12¾”), tip to tip 17cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, with small attached plaque faintly inscribed “Chinkara”, another set of Rowland Ward Record Class adult male horns on upper skull, right horn 27.5cm (10½”), left horn 28.5cm (11”), tip to tip 14cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “76 Ravine Deer”, reference within game book entry “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging”, together with four other good sized Chinkara horns on cut upper skulls, mounted upon matching ebonised shields, two examples bearing painted number 9, the other two examples number 10, reference within game book entry - “No 9 & 10, Heads of Indian Ravine Deer, shot probably in the Salt Range but i shot a good many in different places”. (6) £150-250 23

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44 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 1890-1900, a full mount adult female with wings raised and outspread, stood atop a painted faux rock bolder, set against a plain painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 48cm by 29.5cm by 49cm £150-200

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45 Taxidermy: Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), circa 1855, Northern India, adult head mount on homemade shield, right horn 33cm (12¾”), left horn 35cm (13½”), tip to tip 14cm (5½”), from the wall 29.5cm, height 42cm, with small attached plaque to verso - 60 Greig, Thar 13½” X 9½” X 55⁄8”, reference within game book entry “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £250-350

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46 Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1893, India, two sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon matching ebonised shields, painted number 11 to each, reference within the game book entry - “No. 11&12, there are many of these in the house mostly numbered 11, some very good specimens” (2) £120-180 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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47 Antlers/Horns: Axis Deer or Chital (Axis axis), circa 1855, India, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull, seven points (4+3), right antler 87.5cm (34½”), left antler 90.5cm (35½”), tip to tip 59cm (24¼”), widest span 66.5cm (26¼”), height 84cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, reference within game book entry - No 69 Chital (Cervus axis), 34½”, 4¾”, 233⁄8”, 24¼” (4+4 points) -The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £120-180

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Antlers/Horns: Hangul or Kashmir Deer (Cervus elaphus hanglu), dated 1866, Kashmir, India, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, 11 points (6+5), widest span 108.5cm, height 85cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, hand written text to verso of shield “Kashmir, Barra Singha, 1866”, painted number 6 to shield, reference within game book entry, - “Horns of Bara Singha Stag, from Kashmir, They were given to me, i have never fired at a Barra Singha although i have sometimes seen them” 48

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49 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Cornish Chough & Peregrine Falcon (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax / Falco perigrinus), circa 1880-1900, a large adult female Peregrine falcon perched atop grit covered faux rock work, an adult Cornish chough below amidst dry grasses, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 56cm by 21.5cm 56cm £250-350 49

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50 Antlers/Horns: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1855, India, three sets of adult male horns on cut upper skulls, each mounted upon similar shaped shields, each with faintly written attached identification plaque, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” (3) £200-300

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51 Taxidermy: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana) circa 1893, Baltistan, Kashmir, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 96.5cm (38”), left horn 95.5cm (37¼”), tip to tip 32cm (12¾”), from the wall 45cm, height 81cm, faint painted number to left horn 38, reference within game book entry - “38 Ibex shot by J. Campbell, 93rd Highlanders (my son), in Baltistan, Kashmir in 1893” £200-300

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52 Taxidermy: Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), circa 1855, Northern India, adult head mount on homemade shield, right horn 37.5cm (14½”), left horn 36.5cm (14¼”), tip to tip 14.5cm (5¾”), from the wall 30cm, height 41cm, with small attached plaque to verso - “59 Greig, Thar 14½” X 9” girth X 5¾ from tip of top horn”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed

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53 Taxidermy: Mid-Asian Ibex (Capra sibirica alaiana) circa 1893, Baltistan, Kashmir, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 95cm (37”), left horn 92.5cm (36¼”), tip to tip 22cm (8¾”), from the wall 45cm, height 73cm, faint painted number to left horn 37, reference within game book entry - “37 Ibex shot by J. Campbell, 93rd Highlanders (my son), in Baltistan, Kashmir in 1893” £200-300

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54 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Peregrine Falcon, Ptarmigan, and Scottish Mountain Hare, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Scottish mountain Hare stood centrally between a full mount adult Peregrine falcon perched upon a painted branch, to the left a full mount Ptarmigan upon painted and grit covered mound, set against a white painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised and veneered three-glass display case with brass supports, 91cm by 23.5cm by 46cm £200-300

55 Antlers/Horns: Hog Deer / Muntjac / Four-Horned Antelope, circa late 19th century, Rowland Ward Record Class Adult male Hog deer antlers on upper skull (damaged), right antler 44.5cm (17¼”), left antler 44.5cm (17¼”), tip to tip 30.5cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “16 Hog Deer 17¼ X 3½ X ??”, reference within game book entry - “Is a Hog Deer also Shot by George Greig”. Rowland Ward World Record Class Four-horned antelope adult male horns on part upper skull, right horn 11cm (4¼”), left horn 11.5cm (4½”), fore right horn 7cm (2½”), left fore horn 3cm (1”), mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “82 Grieg, Four horned ant”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging”. A set of adult male Muntjac deer antlers on cut upper skull, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “77 Barking Deer 6 X 2½” X 33⁄8”, reference within game book entry - “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” (3) £200-300

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56 Antlers/Horns: Axis Deer or Chital (Axis axis), circa 1855, India, adult buck antlers on cut upper skull, six points (3+3), right antler 74cm (29”), left antler 72cm (28”), tip to tip 47.5cm (tips broken) (18¾”), widest span 56cm (22”), height 69cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, another set on cut upper skull cap, six points (3+3), right antler 75.5cm (29½”), left antler 78.5cm (30¾”), tip to tip 40.5cm, widest span 53cm, height 60cm, each with painted number No 7 to shield, applied number refers to a Nilgai, reference within game book entry “a great many of these were shot by George Grieg” (2) £120-180

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Natural History Books: Rowland Ward Records of Big Game, The Badminton Library Of Big Game Shooting, a single volume Rowland Ward records of Big Game and Measurements of Horns, and Field Notes, dated 1896, three volumes of The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes, dated 1894, two copies of volume 1, including a single copy of volume 2 (4) £70-100

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58 Antlers/Horns: Hangul or Kashmir Deer (Cervus elaphus hanglu), circa late 19th century, Kashmir, India, adult stag antlers on cut upper skull cap, 9 points (5+4), widest span 99cm, height 58cm, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, reference within game book entry - “Horns of Bara Singha Stag, from Kashmir, They were given to me, i have never fired at a Bara Singha although i have sometimes seen them” With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.610535/01 £150-250 28

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59 Antlers/Horns: Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur nayaur), circa 1855, Northern India, Rowland Ward Record Class, large adult ram horns on upper skull, right horn 64cm (25”), left horn 65cm (25¼”), widest span 73cm, tip to tip 64½cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “62 G.Grieg, Burhel 25½ X 11¾ X 26”, reference within game book entry “The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging” £250-350

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60 Taxidermy: Astor Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri), circa 1896, Kashmir, Northern India, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 67.5cm, left horn 66.5cm, tip to tip 68cm, from the wall 50cm, height 73cm, faintly painted number “43” to side of right horn, reference within the game book entry - “Markhor shot by Jock in Kashmir 1896” Measured using Rowland Ward method 9 £1,500-2,500

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61 Antlers/Horns: Indian Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), circa 1855, Central India, a large set of adult bull horns on cut frontlet, right horn 109cm (42¾”), left horn 108.5cm (42½”), widest span 115cm (45”), tip to tip 74cm (29”), mounted upon a hardwood shield, with small attached plaque “65, Arnee 43½” X 12½” X 29”, reference within game book entry - “No 65 Arnee”, The following 24 specimens were killed by George Greig, late 93rd High’s, and sent here in 1899 on the death of Col A.C. Nightingale in whose house there were hanging”

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62 Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin Rug (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 18881891, by Rowland Ward, Taxidermy, 166 Piccadilly, London, adult skin rug with head mount, jaw agape, glass eyes, mounted upon typical original canvas backing, with red serrated felt border, nose to tail 277cm, across the forelimbs 197cm, across the rear limbs 180cm, entry within the game book notes - “2 Tiger skins remain also one with skull mounted, (one of Sir Edwrd Durand’s my other grandfr’s, trophies), i understand that the old skins were nailed to the walls, and that my mother introduced the idea of mounting two skins on batons so that they can be taken down for cleaning” £3,000-5,000

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THE JAMES HARRISON COLLECTION OF BIRDS FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022

For further information please contact: Robbie Bright 01969 623780 robbie.bright@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

A Cased Late Victorian Passenger Pigeon (†Ectopistes migratorius) £7,000-10,000

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BUYERS’ INFORMATION Buyer’s Premium A Buyer’s Premium of 22% of the Hammer Price, plus VAT, is payable on each lot.

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

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

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

Agency We act as agents for the Seller, whose details remain confidential. If you buy at auction your contract is with the Seller, not us.

Export/ CITES Regulations CITES-restricted items will be accompanied by a current CITES Article 10 licence where applicable and the licence number will be displayed within the original catalogue description (required by UK law). CITES Article 10 licences are non-transferable and buyers must apply for a new Article 10 licence in their name if they wish to sell to a third party.

It is the sole responsibility of the buyer and/or contracted shipping agent to have in place the correct CITES re-export and import licences into the buyer’s chosen country before shipping can be undertaken.

CITES regulations are given on www.ukcites.gov.uk or may be obtained from: The Animal and Plant Health Agency Centre for International Trade Horizon House Deanery Road Bristol BL1 5AH wildlife.licensing@apha.gsi.gov.uk 0117 372 3700

Online Bidding We offer an online bidding service via our own platform - Tennants Live Bidding at www.tennants.co.uk. Items purchased via this platform will be subject to an additional 1.5% commission charge plus VAT at the prevailing rate. We also offer online bidding via www.the-saleroom.com for prospective buyers who cannot attend the sale. Items bought via this platform will be subject to an additional 4.95% commission charge plus VAT.

Those species that are covered by the US Endangered Species Act (USESA) or The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA): potential US bidders should check with USF&W (US Fish and Wildlife Services) for trade/possession restrictions in the US prior to bidding.

By completing registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit/bank card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with us, you;

Payment can be made and purchases collected during the auction.

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authorise Tennants, if they so wish, to charge the credit/bank card given in part of full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via www.the-saleroom.com; and confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit/bank details to Tennants through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Tennants are entitled to permit the shipping of the goods to the card holder and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

We do not accept any liability for any losses, however arising, as a result of a prospective buyer’s use of www.the-saleroom.com. Use of www.the-saleroom.com is subject to separate terms and conditions which do not form part of these conditions.

Telephone Bidding Requests for telephone bidding must be registered at least one hour prior to the close of the View Day. We will not accept requests on the Day of Sale.

Telephone Lines are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to a minimum lot value of £500 for Fine Art Sales and £200 for all other sales.

Absentee Bidding Whilst reasonable endeavours will be made to execute absentee bidding up to the Day of Sale, Tennants will not be liable for any default or neglect in connection with this service. All such arrangements therefore are made entirely at the Prospective Buyer’s risk.

VAT Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in the UK or elsewhere.

Method of Payment Payment is accepted online via our website.

Card payments where the card holder is not present will only be accepted for transactions up to £500.

All accounts must be settled within 14 days of the sale. Accounts not paid within 14 days will automatically be subject to an interest charge of 5% above base rate from the day of sale.

Collection All purchases much be collected from our Leyburn offices, unless stated otherwise, within seven days of the Sale (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm).

Despatch/Delivery Buyers may appoint their own shippers or use one of our preferred suppliers for all UK deliveries and international shipping. Their contact details are as follows: Bradleys Antique Packing Services Ltd 01325 281332 info@antiquepacking.co.uk Carrs Carriers Ltd 01423 297088 01913 077024 carrscarriersltd@gmail.com Mailboxes Etc 0113 242 8715 info@mbeleedscity.co.uk In-House Shipping For certain lots, we offer a packing and shipping service up to a total value of £5,000 (inclusive of buyer’s premium, VAT and any other associated charges). Prices start from £20 depending on the size and destination. Please note, we are unable to post items of a fragile nature.

Items are fully insured and can be tracked from dispatch to delivery.

To obtain a quote for packing and shipping, please email shipping@tennants-ltd.co.uk or call 01969 623780. You will need to have paid your invoice in full, including delivery, before items are dispatched.

For full Terms of Business please refer to www.tennants.co.uk

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ABOUT TENNANTS

UNIQUE FACILITIES Tennants is the only auctioneers in the UK with the capability to exhibit single items and collections to the public months head of sale.

Museum-quality display galleries were built in 2014 to provide ever-changing displays of highlights from the saleroom.

The Company has a long history of handling outstanding private collections and estate sales of all sizes.

Notable private collection sales have included: An American Collector – from Virginia The P Lamaison Van Heenvliet Collection of Arms and Armour - from Holland Modern Life in Print - from the estate of Edith Laurence The El-Shamy Wine Collection An Attic Sale: The Final Instalment of the Collections of the late Stanley J Seeger The Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

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NON-SELLING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS Tennants hosts a busy and varied programme of exhibitions and events, which not only support and enhance the auction programme but provide a diverse cultural experience for visitors and the local community.

Frequently working in association with museums, private collectors and educational establishments, highlights of the non-selling exhibition programme include curated displays of treasure from the Bowes Museum and fine art exhibitions including 350 Years of British Art and Light & Shadow, showcasing major loaned works from over twenty museums and numerous private collections. Northern Art is championed too, with frequent selling exhibitions. Recent highlights have included Norman Cornish: Bishop’s Close Street and Sally Arnup: Life in Bronze, both of which were staged in conjunction with the artists’ estates.

CONTACT US To discuss your requirements please contact us on 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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2022 AUCTION DATES Wednesday 6 April Toys, Models, Sporting & Fishing Saturday 9 April Antiques & Interiors Saturday 9 April Beswick & Border Fine Arts Wednesday 20 April Natural History & Taxidermy Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April Country House Saturday 23 April Jewellery, Watches & Silver Friday 29 April Antiques & Interiors, including Affordable Modern & Contemporary Art Friday 29 April Fine Wine & Whisky Wednesday 4 May Coins & Banknotes Wednesday 11 May Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools Friday 13 May Antiques & Interiors Saturday 14 May Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Wednesday 18 May Books, Maps & Manuscripts Friday 20 May The James Harrison Collection of Birds Saturday 28 May Antiques & Interiors Saturday 28 May Costume, Accessories & Textiles

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022

NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY

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Robbie Bright Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

The company has a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques Henrijean, John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including: • Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

YOUR SPECIALIST

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Robbie has had a keen interest in taxidermy and the natural world since childhood. His father was an amateur taxidermist and dealer, and Robbie spent many hours helping with the finishing of cased specimens with naturalistic detail. After assisting in the Natural History and Taxidermy department for several years, Robbie was appointed as a specialist in 2015.

Robbie Bright is the specialist in charge of the Natural History and Taxidermy sales programme. He joined Tennants in 2007 as a porter in the saleroom and on the transport team, having previously worked in his family’s fine art and antiques delivery business.

YOUR SPECIALIST

Once dismissed as being out of fashion, today Natural History and Taxidermy is appealing to a new generation of collectors and interior designers, appreciated and sought after for both its academic interest and its visual appeal.

• Rowland Ward • Van Ingen of Mysore • John Cooper • Peter Spicer The company has a strong reputation in the field and a global client base, and has been instructed by internationally recognised collectors such as Jacques John Willett and Raymond & Annie Hutchison to sell their collections, as well as the Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall. The department specialises in Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era, including: Tennants is thought to be the only UK auctioneers to hold dedicated Natural History and Taxidermy sales. The auctions cover a wealth of collecting areas, from prehistoric giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces.

NATURAL HISTORY AND TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Robbie Bright

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NATURAL HISTORY & TAXIDERMY WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022 AT 10.30AM AUCTION The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING Tuesday 19 April 10.00am to 5.00pm Morning of sale from 8.00am Live bidding is available on this sale by registering at www.tennants.co.uk All lots illustrated online at www.tennants.co.uk

CONTACT Telephone: 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

FRONT COVER Lot 293

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63 Taxidermy: A Rare Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), dated May 1910, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, glass eyes, right horn 33cm (13”), left horn 34cm (13¼”), from the wall 38cm, height 56cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield, handwritten text to verso - Nilgiri Goat (Ibex), Anamala Hills, May 1910, J.G. Pearce. At the end of the 20th century fewer than 100 Nilgiri tahr were thought to be left in the wild, thankfully their numbers have increased somewhat; in a comprehensive study of the Nilgiri tahr population in Western Ghats, the WWF-India has put the population at 3,122, this is the highest ever count recorded in the national park, with the first census in 1996 finding only 640 tahrs. The other significant concentration is in the Nilgiri Hills, with smaller populations in the Anamalai Hills £300-400

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64 Taxidermy: A Gadwall and Pintail Duck Neck Mounts, modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, an adult drake Gadwall duck neck mount with head turning to the left, together with a adult drake Northern Pintail duck neck mount with head turning to the right, each mounted upon identical oval shields, 30cm by 22cm, from the wall 10cm each (2) £100-150 64

65 Natural History: A Collection of Faux Birds Of Prey Eggs, a handpainted collection of fourteen various faux European Birds of Prey eggs, comprising - Gyr Falcon, Booted eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Osprey, Red-footed Falcon, Little Owl, Black Vulture, Merlin, mounted upon a green baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm £150-250 2

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66 Taxidermy: A European Hoopoe (Upupa epops), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount adult sat atop a turned oak bird perch, overall height 36cm, mounted in the manner of Deyrolle Paris £120-180

67 Taxidermy: A Male Ruff (Calidris pugnax), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount adult male Ruff in breeding plumage, mounted upon a circular ebonised stepped base, overall height 21cm £80-120

68 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Tropical Bird Diorama, circa 1900, a full mount Indian Rose-ringed Parakeet with wings displayed and tail fanned, a Bay-headed Tanager with wings outspread above, both mounted upon painted and moss covered small branches, set amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, above painted faux rock work below, enclosed beneath a period circular glass dome, with original circular ebonised base, raised on three bun feet, diameter 19cm, overall height 50cm £150-200 www.tennants.co.uk

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69 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, South Africa, complete bleached skull, 52cm height 29cm £100-150

70 Antlers/Horns: Domestic Cattle Horns (Bos taurus), circa mid-late 20th century, adult bull horns on woolen boss, mounted upon a rustic shaped shield, max width 146cm £100-150

71 Antlers/Horns: Wild Goat & Black-Faced Sheep Game Trophies, dated 2006 & 2010, a set of adult Wild billy goat horns on upper skull, widest span 79cm, height 62cm, mounted upon a shaped shield, bearing engraved brass plaque “Wild Goat, Silver Medal, Barmouth, 05. 11. 2010”, together with a set of adult Black-faced sheep horns on cut upper skull, widest span 53.5cm, height 48cm, with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, bearing engraved brass plaque “Beast of Barras, 24. 03. 06” (2) £120-180

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72 Antlers/Tusks/Horns: A Collection of Tusks / Horns and Antlers, circa early 21st century, two sets of adult Muntjac antlers on upper skulls, mounted upon a polished oak shields, each with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, five sets of adult and juvenile Wild Boar tusks, each mounted upon various polished oak circular shields, the majority with brass engraved plaque, a set of adult Common Warthog tusks, mounted upon a polished oak circular shield, with engraved brass plaque, a quantity of loose unmounted Wild Boar and Warthog tusks, a small quantity of Deer teeth, a pair of unmounted pricket Red deer antlers, a quantity of young Springbok unmounted horns, a small quantity of Deer antler sections, two preserved cape Buffalo pizzles, a Gemsbok Oryx scrotum pouch, a mounted tail fly swat (possibly a Blue Wildebeest) (qty) £100-150 4

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73 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Ring Necked Plovers (Charadrius dubius), circa early 20th century, a group of three full mount adults, all mounted upon faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of seaweeds, tall grasses, shells and fauna, set against a grey painted interior, enclosed within a later ebonised single-glass display case, 57cm by 20.5cm by 34.5cm £120-180

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74 Taxidermy: Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis inermis), dated February 2007, Woburn Abbey, an adult male neck mount looking slightly to the left, left tusk 7cm, right tusk 6.5cm, 31cm from the wall, 42cm high, bearing ivorine plaque “Woburn Abbey, February 2007” £150-200 73

75 Natural History: A Collection of Various Fossils, to include - a preserved Fish Specimen in sediment, 35.5cm in length, 9cm high, a small molar tooth from a Mammoth, 9cm by 12cm by 6.5cm, various Ammonite specimens, Trilobite specimens, a small Lava specimen, Mushroom Coral specimen, an historical Oxon hair ball (Bezoar Stone), 33cm circumference, Petrified Wood specimen,11cm by 7cm, etc (qty) £100-150

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76 Hides/Skins: A Burchell’s Zebra Hide Rug (Equus quagga), circa late 20th century, a high quality flat skin with flat head, with shortened outstretched limbs, nose to tail 280cm, across the forelimbs 151cm, mounted upon black baize material £450-650

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77 Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella), circa 1998, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning to the right, right horn 82cm, left horn 82cm, tip to tip 29cm, from the wall 74cm, height 139cm Subject to VAT on the hammer price £250-350

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78 Skulls/Anatomy: Chacma Baboon Skull (Papio ursinus), dated 17/09/2012, East Cape, South Africa, a large complete adult bleached skull, 22cm long, 13cm high, mounted upon a wall hanging shield CITES Annex B, Appendix II, with proof of legal import £150-250 78 6

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79 Taxidermy: A Common Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia caffra), circa early 21st century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, 35cm from the wall, height 46cm £120-180

80 Skulls/Anatomy: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), dated 24 September 2003, Zimbabwe, South east Africa, a large set of adult bull horns on upper skull, widest span 81cm, tip to tip 64.5cm, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing attached engraved brass plaque “Zimbabwe Valley, 24-09-03, John Odlin” £180-280

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82 Horns/Skulls: A Trio of African Game Trophy Skulls, dated early 21st century, South Africa, a large set of adult bull Cape Greater Kudu horns on cut frontlet, right horn 121cm, left horn 118cm, tip to tip 85.5cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, bearing attached engraved brass plaque “Kudu 23-10-04, Zimbabwe”, Blue Wildebeest adult bull horns on upper skull, widest span 64cm, tip to tip 32cm, mounte d upon a pine shield, together with original mounted tail fly swat with horn handle, with identification plaque “Blue Wildebeest, Umlilo, 28-10-07”, Common Waterbuck horns on cut upper skull, right horn 54cm, left horn 59cm, tip to tip 31cm, mounted upon a hardwood shield, together with original mounted tail fly swat with horn handle, bearing attached engraved brass plaque “Waterbuck, Upper Lupenda, Zambia, 08-102005”, (3) £250-350

83 Taxidermy: North American Buffalo (Bison bison), circa mid-late 20th century, a young adult bull head mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 49cm, height 84cm £600-800

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85 Skulls/Anatomy: South African Porcupine & Hyrax Skulls, dated 2013, South Africa, adult South African Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis), complete skull on rectangular shield, length 16cm, height 10.5cm excluding shield, with attached quills, bearing brass engraved plaque “Porcupine, South Africa - Graaf Reinet, 19. 05. 2013”, adult Hyrax complete skull on rectangular shield, length 8cm, height 6cm excluding shield, bearing brass engraved plaque “South Africa Graaf Reinet, Hyrax - Dassie, 17. 05. 2013”, (2) £70-100

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86 Glass Dome: A Pair of Late 19th Century Circular Glass Domes, a pair of period glass domes with original ebonised circular bases, each raised upon three bun feet, diameter 15cm, dome height 36cm, overall height 39cm, (2) £100-150

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87 Taxidermy: An Early 20th Century Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), a full mount adult in walking pose, mounted upon a small square wooden base, overall height 15cm £50-80

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88 Antlers/Horns: A Trio of Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, two sets of large adult Roebuck antlers on upper skulls, mounted upon matching soft wood shields, another set of large adult Roebuck antlers on upper skull, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, (3) £50-80

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89 Taxidermy Shields: A Quantity of Taxidermy Mounting Shields, thirty mixed wall mounted shields, some carved Austro-German examples, various sizes, (30) £80-120

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Antlers/Horns: European Moose & Red Deer Antlers (Alces alces/ Cervus elaphus), a set of young adult European Moose antlers on upper skull, 4 points (2+2), widest span 65cm, height 57cm, mounted upon a polished oak shield, including identification plaque “Moose Estonia, 24. 09. 2008”, together with a set of adult Royal Red deer antlers on cut upper skull, 12 points (6+6), widest span 62cm, height 80cm, bearing engraved brass plaque “Strathgarve, Rosshire, 07. 10. 02”, (2) £100-150

Skins/Hides: A Collection of African & European Game Trophy Hides, circa early 21st century, to include - Sable antelope flank skin, Fallow buck back skin, Bush buck back skin, Duiker flank skin, Impala back skins, Brown Springbok back skin, Kudu flank skin, Steenbok flank skin, Springbok back skin, (10) £100-150

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92 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, South Africa, complete bleached skull, 53cm height 30cm £100-150

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93 Taxidermy: European Moose (Alces alces), circa early 20th century, a young adult bull neck mount looking straight ahead, 7 points (3+4), widest span 75cm, from the wall 64cm, height 75cm, mounted upon an ebonised shaped shield £120-180

94 Taxidermy: A Pair of Red-Headed Gouldian Finches (Chloebia gouldiae), circa late 20th century, captive bred, a pair of full mount adult males, both perched upon a small branch, issuing from a homemade chipboard base, together with a full mount adult Stoat, with turning to the right with mouth agape in defensive pose, stood upon a cut log, mounted upon a polished mahogany base, three prepared tanned Dik Dik skins, a white Rabbit pelt, two Mink stoles, and an Emu egg, (qty) £70-100

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95 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Dunlins (Calidris alpina), by Joseph Cullingford, Durham, a pair of adult full mounts in winter nonbreeding plumage, the female perched upon a small square plinth with wings outstretched, the plinth with handwritten pencil text “ ♀ Holy Island 31. 1. 99”, the male in walking pose below, the floor bearing hand written pencil text “♂ Dunnet Sep 1898”, both set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical pine single-glass display case, 38.5cm by 16.5cm by 38cm £200-300

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96 Natural History Book: A History of British Taxidermy - 1987 hardcover, by Christopher Frost, 157 page history and reference book, signed copy numbered - 52, together with a copy of Victorian Taxidermy, It’s History and Finest Exponents, 1981, paperback copy, 48 pages, by Christopher Frost (2) £60-80

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97 Taxidermy: Aardwolf Skin Rug (Proteles cristata), circa midlate 20th century, South & East Africa, an unusual adult flat skin with limbs outstretched, nose to tail 141cm, across the forelimbs 76cm, backed onto later red baize material with scalloped border £100-150

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98 Taxidermy: Northern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicus ), dated October 2018, Africa, captive bred, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality adult full mount, perched upon a small twisted branch beneath a pebbled faux river bank ledge, amidst drooping grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted meandering river back drop, enclosed within an oak framed picture frame style wall hanging five-glass display case, 25cm by 13cm by 36cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist’s paper trade card to verso £350-550

99 Taxidermy: North American Black Bear Skin Rug (Ursus americanus), circa 1960-1970, a young adult skin rug, mouth agape, with limbs outstretched, nose to tail 155cm, across the fore limbs 107cm, across the rear limbs 134cm, backed onto dark green felt material with scalloped border CITES Annex B, Appendix II, (exempt) £300-400

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101 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), circa 1998, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 56cm, left horn 55cm, tip to tip 25.5cm, 55cm from the wall, 102cm high Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £180-280

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Antlers/Horns: Fallow & Red Deer Antlers (Dama dama/ Cervus elaphus), circa early 21st century, a good set of adult buck Fallow deer antlers on cut upper skull, widest span 59cm, height 77cm, with embedded spent bullet casing to forehead, bearing engraved brass plaque “Henley on Thames, Stonor, 22 October 2008”, together with a set of adult Red Deer antlers on cut upper skull, 11 points (5+6), widest span 77cm, height 98cm, bearing engraved brass plaque “John Odlin, Garve, 11. 09. 03” (2) £80-120

103 Skins/Hides: A Collection of African & European Game Trophy Hides, circa 1998, South Africa, to include - a Blue Wildebeest back skin 153cm by 125cm, two Bush Buck flank skins, Springbok flank skin, Gemsbok Oryx flank skin, Corsican Sheep flank skin, and a Gemsbok Oryx scrotum pouch (7) Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £120-180 103 www.tennants.co.uk

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104 Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African Game Trophies, modern, South Africa, to include - two sets of large adult male Oryx horns on upper skulls, an adult male Blesbok, horns on upper skull, South African Springbok horns on upper skull, each with attached wall mounting bracket (4) £280-380

105 Taxidermy: A European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), circa 1980-1990, a full mount adult with French partridge prey, in walking pose upon a rectangular oak base, overall length 109cm, overall height 44cm Subject to VAT on the hammer price £100-150

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106 Taxidermy: A Red-Capped Parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult male with head turning to the left, with wings slightly open, perched atop a small branch, issuing from a painted and moss covered faux rock, enclosed beneath a glass dome, supported upon an ebonised circular base, diameter 21.5cm, overall height 53cm £250-350

107 Taxidermy: A European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), a full mount adult Hedgehog laid upon faux moss groundwork, a group of raspberries to the rear, mounted upon a period ebonised dome base, overall height 16cm £80-120 16

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108 Taxidermy: A Juvenile Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), circa mid-20th century, a full mount juvenile with neck and head stooped in feeding pose, stood upon a painted faux rock base, with tall reeds to the rear, overall height 56cm, bird length from wing tips to beak tip 81cm (af) £100-150

109 Taxidermy: A Red Fox Forepart (Vulpes vulpes) circa late 20th century, an adult Red fox forepart with head turning slightly to the right with mouth agape, from the wall 44cm, height 57cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield £120-180

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110 Taxidermy: Thomson’s Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii), circa late 20th century, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 30.5cm, left horn 31cm, tip to tip 10.5cm, from the wall 33.5cm, height 64cm £150-250

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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Juvenile European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), by Joseph Cullingford, Durham, a full mount juvenile, stood upon a white painted plinth, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised pine single-glass display case, 53.5cm by 25.5cm by 53.5cm £200-300

114 Skulls/Anatomy: A Horse Skull on Stand (Equus ferus caballus), circa early 20th century, an adult Horse upper skull, mounted upon a wooden log stand, length 60cm, overall height 50cm £80-120

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115 Natural History: A Framed Display of Tarantula Carapaces, modern, a display of 27 various sized Tarantula carapaces, naturally shed throughout their lives to accommodate growth, frame size 61cm by 5.5cm by 65.5cm.

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116 Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), circa 1998, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, from the wall 46cm, height 83cm Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £150-250

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118 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1940, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, adult head mount looking barely to the left, with mouth slightly agape and protruding tongue, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 29cm from the wall, 30cm high, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso, with attached ivorine plaque “Mr Paisley’s Hounds, Found Little Almscliffe, Killed Harlow Hill, March 23rd 1940, 2-Hours 10 mins” £180-280

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Natural History: A Large Coco de Mer Nut (Lodoicea maldivica), a large complete nut, a rare species of palm tree which is endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 28cm by 31.5cm across the centre, 16cm depth £350-450

120 Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 35cm from the wall, 64cm high £180-280

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122 Taxidermy: A Collection of Countryside Birds, modern, a full mount adult Woodcock standing upon a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of grasses and fauna, mounted upon a gritted base, a full mount adult Magpie perched upon a wall hanging tree branch, a full mount adult English Partridge standing upon a small log, upon a gritted base (3). £60-80

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123 Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa 2003, South Africa, a high quality Gold medal class adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 52cm from the wall, height 84cm £180-280

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124 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 £60-80

125 Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris campestris), circa April 2003, Rowland Ward Record Class, Senekal, FS, South Africa, adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, right horn 4¾ inches, left horn 4½ inches, tip to tip 2 inches, 26cm from the wall, 41cm high £100-150 125 www.tennants.co.uk

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126 Taxidermy: A Cased European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), circa 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult hedgehog, stood upon a small tree stump with front right foot raised, amidst a natural setting of dry flower heads and grasses, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case 41.5cm by 16cm by 39cm £200-300

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127 Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, right horn 58.5cm, left horn 55.5cm, tip to tip 21.5cm, 42cm from the wall, 93cm high £180-280

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128 Skulls/Anatomy: A Common Warthog Skull (Phacochoerus africanus), dated 07th August 2011, Kirkwood, South Africa, a large complete adult male warthog skull, length 38cm, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing attached engraved brass plaque “Warthog, Kirkwood, S.A, 7th August 2011” £120-180 128 22

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129 Antlers/Horns: South African Common Impala & Bushbuck Game Trophies, dated 2003, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Common Impala buck horns on upper skull, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing brass engraved plaque “Impala, Zimbabwe, 26/09/03”, Bushbuck adult male horns on cut frontlet, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing brass engraved plaque “Bush Buck, Zimbabwe, 26/09/03” (2) £100-150

130 Antlers/Horns: A Collection of Medal Class Roebuck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), circa early 21st century, Europe, twenty-one large medal class sets of antlers on upper skulls, all mounted upon matching hard wood shields, with embedded spent shell to the forehead (21) £250-350

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132 Taxidermy: Serval Skin Rug (Leptailurus serval), circa early-mid 20th century, flat skin rug with outstretched limbs, backed onto later red baize backing material with scalloped border, overall length 131cm, across the forelimbs 106cm £150-200 www.tennants.co.uk

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133 Natural History: A Section of Mammoth Tooth (Mammuthus), approx 4000 years old, a section of a Mammoth tooth, 13cm by 9cm by 14cm £60-90

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134 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of European Quail & Chicks (Coturnix coturnix), circa 2005, captive bred, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality diorama comprising two full mount adult Quails tending their young chick within a nest area, amidst a natural setting of thistles and dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted rolling hillside back drop, enclosed within an oak framed diamond shaped wall hanging five-glass display case 52cm by 9cm by 38cm excluding outer frame, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £350-550 134

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137 Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), circa 1998, South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 69cm, height 115cm.

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138 Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), dated 26/04/2006, Weltervreden, South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, 50cm from the wall, height 91cm £180-280

139 Skins/Hides: South African Nguni Cow Hide (Bos taurus), modern, AA Grade, excellent quality large adult Nguni hide floor rug, dark brown pied colouration, 210cm, across the rear limbs 193cm, stamped Maritz ART to verso

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140 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, South Africa, complete bleached skull, 52cm height 27cm £100-150

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141 Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African Game Trophies, modern, South Africa, to include - two sets of large adult male Oryx horns on upper skulls, an adult male Blesbok, horns on upper skull, South African Springbok horns on upper skull, Black-backed Jackal complete skull, each with attached wall mounting bracket (5) £280-380

142 X Taxidermy: North American Brown Bear Skin (Ursus arctos), dated 2005, a young adult skin rug with headmount jaw agape, with limbs outstretched, nose to tail 169cm, across the fore limbs 159cm, backed onto plum coloured felt backing material 142

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143 Conchology: Giant Clam Shell (Tridacna gigas), late 19th century, a complete full shell, left half 66cm by 45cm, right half 64cm by 44cm, height when both halves together 47cm The Giant Clam is the largest living bivalve mollusc. They inhabit the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian oceans and measure as much as 1.2m across, and have an average lifespan of 100 years or more CITES Appendix II Annex B £600-800

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145 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), circa 1900-1920, a group of five full mount adults, all mounted upon frosted rock ledges and groundwork, amidst a natural setting of frozen moss and fauna, set against a hand painted mountainous back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 87.5cm by 24cm by 53cm £400-600

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146 Taxidermy: European Roebuck Headmounts (Capreolus capreolus), adult Roebuck head mount turning slightly to the left, by Jack Crewdson, Taxidermy, Darwen, Lancashire, from the wall 31cm, mounted upon a typical oak shield, bearing taxidermist’s small trade label to verso, together with an early 20th century adult Roebuck head mount looking straight ahead, by George Sim, Naturalist, Aberdeen, Scotland, from the wall 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso (af) (2) £120-180

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147 Taxidermy: European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), circa late 20th century, a young adult shoulder mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape, from the wall 51cm, height 49cm (af) £100-150 147

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148 Taxidermy: A European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), attributed to W.A. Macleay, Taxidermy, 65 Church Street, Inverness, a full mount adult perched atop a painted faux rock bolder, amidst a natural setting of gorse, grasses and ferns, above soil and grit covered groundwork, mounted upon the remains of a glazed display case base, overall height 48cm £120-180

149 Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx (Gazella gazella), modern, Namibia, high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 87cm, left horn 86.5cm, tip to tip 55cm, from the wall 62cm, height 130cm £280-380

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150 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1938, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, adult head mount looking barely to the left, with mouth slightly agape, with ears alert, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 28cm from the wall, 33cm high, taxidermist’s embossed text to verso, with attached ivorine plaque “Gilnockie & Parkhurst, Terriers, March 20th 1938” £180-280

151 Taxidermy: Canada Goose Neck Mount (Branta canadensis), adult neck mount with head turning to the left, from the wall 27cm, height 50cm, mounted upon a shaped mahogany shield £80-120

152 Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), circa mid-late 20th century, a large set of weathered adult stag antlers on cut upper skull, 18 points (9+9), widest span 109cm, height 125cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield £120-180

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154 Taxidermy: A Group of Countryside Game Birds, by Philip Leggett Taxidermy, Bolton, Lancashire, a full mount adult Common Snipe with wings slightly open, stood upon pebble covered groundwork, a full mount adult Woodcock stood upon soil and dry grass covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of short grasses, a full mount adult Grey Partridge upon a soil covered shaped base, (af), together with a full mount White Polecat, in recumbent position upon a grit covered shaped base (4) £120-180

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Taxidermy: A Greater Bird-Of-Paradise (Paradisaea apoda), circa 19001920, a full mount adult male perched atop a turned and polished oak bird perch, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome, upon original ebonised base, raised on four turned bun feet, 37cm by 26.5cm by 54cm overall £700-900

Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Trio of Great Spotted Woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major), modern, by Mike Gadd, Taxidermist & Sculptor, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, a trio of full mounts, male, female and juvenile, all mounted upon a small lichen encrusted branch, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a five-glass picture frame style wall hanging display case, 31cm by 12cm by 41cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £350-450

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157 Taxidermy: A European Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 1900-1930, a full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched atop a painted faux tree stump, amidst a setting of ferns, and faux rocks, upon grit and soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a large period circular glass dome, with original ebonised base, raised upon three turned bun feet, diameter 28cm, overall height 48cm £150-200

158 Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African Game Trophies, circa 1998, South Africa, to include - Blue Wildebeest adult female horns on cut upper skull, widest span 63cm, height 68cm, mounted upon a polished hard wood shield, a set of adult male Common Impala horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a polished hard wood shield, height 61cm, a set of adult male Bush Buck horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a polished hard wood shield, height 48cm, a complete bleached Black-backed Jackal adult skull, mounted upon a circular shield, and a Springbok horn and Hartebeest tail mounted fly swat (5) £150-250

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159 Taxidermy: South African Giraffe Legs (Giraffa giraffa), circa 1998, South Africa, four mounted adult lower legs, two 70cm high, two 63cm high, together with three mounted North American Buffalo lower legs, two mounted as candle holders, each 31cm, and 28cm, also a small patch of Buffalo hide (8) Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £120-180

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160 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Great Bustard (Otis tarda), circa 1861, ex museum display specimen, full mount adult female in walking pose, mounted upon a grey painted rectangular base, enclosed within a four-glass table display case, 54.5cm by 31.5cm by 76cm £600-800

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162 Natural History Books: A Quantity of Game Hunting Books, to include approximately 68 various volumes relating to big Game Hunting in Africa, Game Hunting in Europe and beyond, a quantity of books relating to Rifles and other weapons, etc (qty) £100-150

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163 Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger Skin Rug (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1920-1930, India, adult flat skin with limbs outstretched, mounted upon traditional black felt backing material with scalloped border, nose to tail 267cm, across the forelimbs 192cm, across the rear limbs 177cm £1,000-1,500

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164 Taxidermy: A Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult perched atop a small tree root, beak to tail 21cm, overall height 25.5cm £70-100 164 www.tennants.co.uk

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165 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Charm Of European Gold Finches (Carduelis carduelis), dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality charm of full mount adult Goldfinches, one in flying pose above a second perched atop a broken fence post, a third clinging to barbed wire below, all mounted amidst a natural setting of tall grasses leaves and fauna, set against a watercolour painted backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case with gilded mouldings, 38cm by 13cm by 48.5cm, excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £350-450

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166 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola), circa early 20th century, re-mounted by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult male perched atop a small lichen encrusted branch, issuing from soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of gorse, fern leaves and fauna, set against a water colour painted dusk woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case with gilded leaf mounts, 19.5cm by 7cm by 49cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £250-350

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167 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Amethyst Woodstar Hummingbird, re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Amethyst Woodstar hummingbird, mounted upon a lichen encrusted small branch, above a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and re-cased within a arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 23cm by 8.5cm by 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £250-350

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168 Natural History: A Collection of Faux Birds Of Prey Eggs, a handpainted collection of fifteen various faux Birds of Prey eggs, comprising Gyr Falcon, Lanner Falcon, Saker Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Red-footed Falcon, Hobby, Merlin, Lesser Kestrel, Mauritius Falcon, Barbury Falcon, New Zealand Falcon, mounted upon a white baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm £150-250

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170 Taxidermy: A European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount female in non-breeding plumage, stood atop a turned oak bird perch with wings outspread, overall height 28.5cm, mounted in the manner of Deyrolle Paris £70-90

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171 Taxidermy: A Pair of Red Fox Cubs (Vulpes vulpes), modern, by Brian Lancaster, Taxidermy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, a superb quality pair of young full mount fox cubs, in relaxed attentive pose, both mounted upon a dry tree root, overall height 48cm. £350-450 170 www.tennants.co.uk

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172 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Ruff (Calidris pugnax), circa 1890-1900, a full mount adult male in early breeding plumage, standing amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, upon painted and soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a large period circular glass dome, with original ebonised base, raised on three bun feet, diameter 23.5cm, overall height 50cm £150-200

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173 Taxidermy: A Cased Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), circa 2009, by Dave Hornbrook, Taxidermist, Guisborough, Cleveland, a full mount male perched atop a small branch issuing from ivy covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a five-glass table display case with leaded frame, 21cm by 14.5cm by 33.5cm including base, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside £100-150

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174 Taxidermy: A Cased Leach’s Storm Petrel (Hydrobates leucorhous). circa, 1900-1920, a full mount adult stood atop a small rock, above soil covered groundwork, set against a wash painted yellow / blue back drop, enclosed within a small period ebonised three-glass display case, 23cm by 9cm by 20cm £120-180

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175 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of Curlew Sandpipers (Calidris ferruginea), a diorama of eleven full mount adults in winter plumage, all mounted upon a grit and shale covered faux rock work, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period single-glass display case, 101cm by 18.5cm by 30.5cm £150-250

176 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Swifts (Apus apus), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, one perched upon a small branch, the other in flying pose above, both set above painted faux rock work below, mounted against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 44cm by 15cm by 30.5cm £70-100

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177 Taxidermy: A Black-Capped Lori (Lorius lory), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head lowered and tail raised, with wings slightly outspread, perched atop a short tree stump, above pebble and soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a modern glass dome with circular ebonised base, raised upon three bun feet, diameter 25cm, overall height 36cm £150-250

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178 Taxidermy: A Cased White-Throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) circa 1844-1917, by James Gardner, Bird & Animal Preserver, 52 High Holburn, W.C, and 29, late 426 Oxford Street, a full mount adult in swooping position with wings outspread, amidst a natural setting of reeds, tall grasses and fauna, above a simulated pool of water and painted faux rocks, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical three-glass table display case 30cm by 13.5cm by 31cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso The company of James Gardner was known as a purveyor of very high quality diorama cases and held Royal Warrants for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, The Royal Families of England & France and His Highness The Khedive of Egypt, thus establishing their name in the annals of taxidermy history. £250-350

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179 Taxidermy: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), circa mid-late 20th century, an adult full mount with head turning slightly to the left, mounted upon a plain rectangular plinth, overall height 19cm £150-200

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180 Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1920-1930, attributed to Cuthbertson & Harper, 10 Government Place, Calcutta, India, adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, hand-painted glass eyes, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 222cm, across the forelimbs 132cm, across the rear limbs 141cm, mounted on original faded red canvas backing material, with woven woollen serrated trim border £500-700

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181 Taxidermy: European Hare Head Mount (Lepus europaeus), modern, a high quality adult head mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 14.5cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield £70-100

182 Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), a large set of adult stag park deer cast antlers, 24 points (13+11), together with a donor cut upper skull mounted upon a carved Austro-German shield (fitting will be required) £120-180

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183 Natural History: Giant South American River Turtle Blonde Shell (Podocnemis expansa), circa 1900, “Blonde Shell”, also known as the Tataruga Turtle, blonde shell with scutes removed, 42.5cm by 54.5cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II £500-700

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186 Glass Dome: A Late 19th Century Circular Glass Dome, a period glass dome with original ebonised circular base, raised upon three bun feet, diameter 18cm, dome height 54cm, overall height 57cm £80-120

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187 Antlers/Horns: Common Duiker & Oribi Game Trophies, dated 2003-2006, South Africa, medal class adult male Oribi horns on upper skull, mounted upon a shaped hard wood shield, with accompanying Safari Club International measurement form, bearing engraved brass plaque “Oribi, Zimbabwe, 26. 09. 03”, medal class Common Duiker adult male horns on upper skull, mounted upon a shaped shield, with accompanying Safari Club International measurement form, Common Duiker adult male horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a shaped shield, bearing engraved brass plaque “Duiker, Weltervreden, S.A, 28. 04. 06”, Common Duiker adult male horns on cut skull cap, mounted upon a shaped hard wood shield, bearing engraved brass plaque “Duiker, “Shit”, 24. 10. 04, Zimbabwe”, including laminated amusing anecdote relating to the hunt (4) £80-120 40

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188 Antlers/Horns: A Large Set of European Moose Antlers (Alces alces), circa mid-late 20th century, a large set of adult bull Moose antlers on cut upper skull cap, 22 points (11+11), widest span 105cm, height 94cm £300-400

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190 Taxidermy: A Table Cased Eastern Rosella Parrot, Red Rumped Parrot and Bourke’s Parrot, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Eastern rosella with head turning to the right perched upon a twisted branch, beneath a Red-rumped parrot and Bourke’s parrot, mounted above simulated flowers and fauna below, set upon soil and rock covered groundwork, enclosed within a tall five-glass table display case, 31.5cm by 21.5cm by 62cm £150-250 www.tennants.co.uk

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191 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Little Auk (Alle alle), by George Harrison, Staindrop, Co Durham, two full mount adults in winter plumage, both stood upon grit and moss covered groundwork, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 34cm by 9.5cm by 21cm, taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior upper right side £200-300

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192 Taxidermy: European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult perched atop a painted faux rock, amidst dry grasses and fauna, above a glass simulated pool of water, enclosed beneath a small period glass dome, with original ebonised oval base, raised on four bun feet, 18cm by 10.5cm by 24cm £70-100

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193 Taxidermy: A Table Cased Diorama of Pheasant Chicks, circa early 20th century, a brood of eleven young Pheasant chicks, feeding upon various moths and insects, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, brush and fauna, mounted upon painted groundwork, enclosed within a typical period ebonised five-glass table display case, raised upon four bun feet, 44.5cm by 26cm by 35.5cm, taxidermist unknown £300-400

194 Taxidermy: A Two Headed Crow on Skull (Corvus corax), modern, a physically adapted full mount two headed Crow, mounted upon a prepared Deer skull, overall height 36cm £250-350 42

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195 Taxidermy: A Cockerel (Gallus gallus domesticus), modern, a large high quality full mount adult Rooster, standing mounted upon a cut log base, overall height 46cm £150-250

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196 Taxidermy: A European Crow (Corvus corax), modern, a large adult Crow with imitated partial leucism, stood upon a circular cut log base, overall height 30cm £100-150

197 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Black-Tailed Trainbearer Hummingbird (Lesbia victoriae), re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount male Black-tailed Trainbearer hummingbird, perched atop a small twisted branch, above another Hummingbird tending a nest of three faux eggs, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set above a simulated glass pool of water, enclosed and re-cased within an arched seven-glass table display case, 34.5cm by 9.5cm by 33cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £500-700

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198 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys), re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Speckled hummingbird mounted upon a small branch amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, enclosed and recased within a five-glass table display case with taped frame, 19cm by 7cm by 23cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £200-300

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199 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), circa 19201930, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalist’s & Taxidermist’s, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a superb quality full mount adult Green Sandpiper, stood upon a faux rock ledge, set against an oil painted lake and hillside scene back drop, enclosed within a typical mahogany framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 26.5cm by 10cm by 29cm excluding outer frame, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior lower left, and large paper trade label to verso £300-400

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200 Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), dated December 2017, 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, 18cm from the wall, 34cm high, bearing taxidermist’s trade label to verso £250-350

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201 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of European Kingfishers (Alcedo athis), by J. Mountney, Naturalist’s, Cardiff, a pair of adult full mounts, one perched upon a small branch issuing from painted faux rock work beneath, the other in flying pose with wings outspread, both mounted amidst reeds, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period three-glass display case, 39.5cm by 13cm by 28.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s partial paper trade label to interior £350-450

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202 Taxidermy: A Cased European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), circa 19001930, a full mount adult female with hood attached, mounted upon a hand made leather falconers gauntlet with attached jesses, re-cased within a modern cream painted single-glass table display case, 42cm by 38.5cm by 55cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior £300-400

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203 Taxidermy: A Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus), circa late 20th century, captive bred, a full mount adult perched atop a small cut tree stump, overall height 38.5cm, with attached ring - number - HH0079 £100-150

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204 Taxidermy: A Cased African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta), circa 1900-1920, a full mount adult sat upon a small painted perch, recased within a small modern cream painted single-glass table display case, 15cm by 9.5cm by 15cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior £80-120 204 www.tennants.co.uk

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205 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Ring Ousel (Turdus torquatus), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult male perched atop a large painted faux rock, amidst natural and simulated ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a printed evening countryside back drop, enclosed within a mahogany framed wall hanging four-glass display case, 31.5cm by 15cm by 42cm excluding outer frame £200-250

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206 Skulls/Tusks: Common Hippopotamus Skull (Hippopotamus amphibius), circa early-mid 20th century, Africa, a complete adult skull, fully prepared with old aged patina, overall skull length 68cm including tusks, overall height 47cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II £1,200-1,800

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207 Taxidermy: A long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae), dated 1981, a full mount adult perched atop a small cut tree root, mounted upon a small ebonised square base, overall height 20cm £70-100

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208 Taxidermy: A Cased Reproduction Pair of Extinct New Zealand Huia Birds (†Heteralocha acutirostris), modern, a superb pair of composed full mount Huia birds, the female with raised head and open beak, perched upon a small tree stump, the male beside her perched upon a short cut branch, above painted soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with taped frame, 59cm by 29cm by 61cm, the beaks have been reproduced from actual beaks of specimens shot in the Gollans Valley, York Bay, New Zealand circa 1890, mounted upon substitute donor bodies. The female within this case was used by renowned artist Ray Ching as the model for his painting within his book “Fabled Lands” £1,500-2,500

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209 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), dated 1874, by Nathaniel Skelton, Cheltenham, Gloucester, 1805-1886, a full mount adult perched atop a lichen encrusted stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, above moss and lichen covered groundwork, set against a watercolour painted landscape back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 32cm by 14cm by 32.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior lower left, hand written legend to verso - Edwin Allens Parrot died in the summer of 1874, he was a good talker, he was not very happy as he died for want of breath £180-280

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210 Taxidermy: A European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa 1865, by Henry Ward, Late Williams, 2 Vere St, Oxford St, London, a full mount adult perched upon a small branch, issuing from soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed beneath a small period oval glass dome, 15cm by 7cm by 24cm overall, bearing small paper trade label to interior groundwork £250-350

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211 Natural History: Giant South American River Turtle Blonde Shell (Podocnemis expansa), circa 1880-1900, “Blonde Shell”, also known as the Tataruga Turtle, large blonde shell with scutes removed, with applied lacquer, 53cm by 69cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II Including a handwritten letter of provenance describing how this Turtle Shell came into the present owner’s possession £1,200-1,800

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213 Taxidermy: European Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 2007, Sandringham, by P.H, Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a high quality adult fox mask turning slightly to the right, with jaw agape and ears laid back, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 28cm from the wall, height 28cm, bearing ivorine plaque “Sandringham 2007” £120-180

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214 Natural History: A Silver Plated Horse Hoof Letter Stand, circa early 20th century, by Rowland Ward, Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, an adult horse hoof silver plated letter stand, with applied shield shape mount engraved “Julia”, Purchased M.A.S, April 27th 1909, died October 8th 1915, Aged 17 Years, height 11.5cm, max width 12.5cm £120-180

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215 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla), circa early-mid 20th century, a pair of full mount adults, the male with beak agape in singing pose, perched upon a small branch above the female below, both amidst a natural setting of ferns, branches, leaves and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a four-glass table display case, 25.5cm by 13.5cm by 28cm, bearing label to verso originally from the personal collection of Naturalist and Wildlife Artist Geoffrey Campbell Black, 1927-2002 £120-180

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216 Antlers/Horns: A Set of Coke’s Hartebeest Horns and Sambar Antlers, circa 1900, a set of adult Coke’s Hartebeest horns on upper skull, by Edward Gerrard & Son’s, 60, College Road, Camden, mounted upon a trade mark shaped oak shield, widest span 41cm, tip to tip 37cm, height 71cm, bearing gold text to shield base - “Coke’s Hartebeest”, together with a set of Sambar antlers on cut skull cap, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing Ivorine plaque “dated 1899, Rampur, India” (2) £120-180

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217 Taxidermy: A Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix), dated 1913, by Charles Kirk (1872-1922), Taxidermist, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, a full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the left, beak to tail tip 46.5cm, height 28cm, mounted upon a typical rectangular satinwood base, label to underside Hooded Crow ♂, Westwood, Kent 16th March 1913 £80-120

218 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult perched upon a small branch with mouse prey underfoot, set amidst a sparsely dressed interior of dry grasses, set against a wash papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 36cm by 16cm by 37.5cm £120-180

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219 Taxidermy: A Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria), circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the right, in breeding plumage, mounted upon an ebonised circular base, overall height 21cm £70-100

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220 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair Red-Backed Shrikes (Lanius collurio), dated 1891, Norfolk, a pair of full mount adults, the male perched upon a small branch above the female below tending her nest of four eggs, amidst a gorse bush setting, set above natural rock covered groundwork with dry grasses and fauna, mounted against a pale blue painted interior, later re-cased within a period style ebonised single-glass display case, 51cm by 28.5cm by 62cm, partial label to verso Cley-on-Sea, Norfolk 1891 £350-450

221 Taxidermy: A Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), modern, a full mount adult in breeding plumage, perched atop a large old fence post, above dry grasses issuing from sand covered groundwork beneath, mounted upon a blonde oak circular base, overall height 108cm £500-700

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223 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Chub (Squalius cephalus), dated 21st October 1905, by A.W. Gamage Ltd, Holburn, London, for 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/green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 66cm by 15.5cm by 34.5cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass “Caught by F.A. Mitchell. Hedges. at Marlow. 21st Oct.1905. Wgt 4lbs 8ozs’’, taxidermist’s trade label to interior upper right, various photocopies of book entries to verso of case The angler of this prize catch was the Adventurer and author Frederick Albert Mitchell-Hedges, father to adopted daughter Anna Mitchell-Hedges who famously discovered the Crystal Skull found at Lubaantun, in British Honduras, now Belize.

Mitchell-Hedges claimed that she found the skull buried under a collapsed altar inside a temple in Lubaantun, in British Honduras, now Belize. As far as can be ascertained, F.A. Mitchell-Hedges himself made no mention of the alleged discovery in any of his writings on Lubaantun. Others present at the time of the excavation recorded neither the skull’s discovery nor Anna’s presence at the dig. Recent evidence has come to light showing that F.A. Mitchell-Hedges purchased the skull at a Sotheby’s auction in London on October 15, 1943, from London art dealer Sydney Burney. In December 1943, F.A. Michell-Hedges disclosed his purchase of the skull in a letter to his brother, stating plainly that he acquired it from Burney.

The skull is made from a block of clear quartz about the size of a small human cranium, measuring some 5 inches (13 cm) high, 7 inches (18 cm) long and 5 inches (13 cm) wide. The lower jaw is detached. In the early 1970s it came under the temporary care of freelance art restorer Frank Dorland, who claimed upon inspecting it that it had been “carved” with total disregard to the natural crystal axis, and without the use of metal tools.

Dorland reported being unable to find any tell-tale scratch marks, except for traces of mechanical grinding on the teeth, and he speculated that it was first chiselled into rough form, probably using diamonds, and the finer shaping, grinding and polishing was achieved through the use of sand over a period of 150 to 300 years. He said it could be up to 12,000 years old. Although various claims have been made over the years regarding the skull’s physical properties, such as an allegedly constant temperature of 70 °F (21 °C), Dorland reported that there was no difference in properties between it and other natural quartz crystals.

While in Dorland’s care the skull came to the attention of writer Richard Garvin, at the time working at an advertising agency where he supervised Hewlett-Packard’s advertising account. Garvin made arrangements for the skull to be examined at Hewlett-Packard’s crystal laboratories in Santa Clara, California, where it was subjected to several tests. The labs determined only that it was not a composite as Dorland had supposed, but that it was fashioned from a single crystal of quartz. The laboratory test also established that the lower jaw had been fashioned from the same left-handed growing crystal as the rest of the skull. No investigation was made by Hewlett-Packard as to its method of manufacture or dating.

As well as the traces of mechanical grinding on the teeth noted by Dorland, Mayanist archaeologist Norman Hammond reported that the holes (presumed to be intended for support pegs) showed signs of being made by drilling with metal. Anna Mitchell-Hedges refused subsequent requests to submit the skull for further scientific testing. £400-600

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224 Taxidermy: A Cased Giant Goldfish (Carassius auratus), dated 1948, by John Cooper & Sons, 78 Bath Road, Hounslow, (Griggs), a large wild Goldfish preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a graduated green painted backboard, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 75.5cm by 19cm by 43cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass - “Giant Goldfish, caught by G.A. Roberts, Butlers Retreat pond, Chingford, 12th Aug.1948”, to the case top an applied aluminium label “ The Property of BMTn ANG SOCI”, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior upper left £800-1,200

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225 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1966, a large skin specimen, preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted graduated green backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised threeglass display case with gilt border, 108.5cm by 15.5cm by 42cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass “Caught by S.R. Allen at Charlton Gravel Pit, November 12th 1966” £280-380

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226 Taxidermy: A Cased Cast Half Block Tench (Tinca tinca) or Doctor Fish, dated 1910, mounted within a naturalistic river bed setting of tall reeds and weeds, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted pale blue backdrop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 62cm by 13.5cm by 35.5cm, hand written paper legend to interior upper right “Tench, caught by R.S. Williams, Mote Park Lake, August 18th, 1910, 5lbs 2oz”. £150-200

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227 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), circa 1983,

by Starbeck Taxidermy, Knaresborough, adult skin mount, preserved and mounted within a five-glass wall hanging display case, 82.5cm by 9.5cm by 28.5cm £150-250

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228 Taxidermy: A Cast Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated 1927, attributed to P.D, Malloch of Perth, Scotland, a hand painted plaster cast half block of a Brown Trout, mounted upon a rectangular oak shield, 71.5cm by 20.5cm, (af), bearing hand painted legend to shield - “Gladhouse, 6/7/27.

Weight 4lbs”. This example would be referred to as an early Malloch maker. P.D. Malloch were a famous old-time fishing tackle shop located in Perth, Scotland, which employed professional Scottish model makers who would create exact copies of your trophy fish. Malloch models divided up into 3 categories referred to as the early Malloch maker 1900-1922, the middle Malloch maker 1920s to the early 1930s, and the late Malloch maker from 1934-1952. P.D. Malloch also established the Tay Salmon Fisheries Company in 1899, buying up the fishing rights along the river and estuary and creating one of the biggest operations of its kind. Unfortunately, the company has now ceased trading as of February 2020 after being in business for 149 years £120-180 www.tennants.co.uk

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229 Taxidermy: A Cased Very Large Northern Pike (Esox lucius), by Barry Williams, Taxidermist, Cannock, Staffordshire, a very large cast of a Northern Pike, mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted pale blue backdrop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 133cm by 29cm by 52cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, this very large specimen is a cast of the largest Northern Pike ever mounted by John Cooper & Sons, Radnor Street, London, weighing a colossal 42lbs, this is No.2 of a limited edition of 10 casts taken, see Fred Bullers “Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike” £1,000-1,500

230 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Barbel (Barbus barbus), circa late 20th century, skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst weeds, reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted blue back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted glass display case with verre eglomise border, 82.5cm by 17.5cm by 36.5cm, bearing legend to interior - “Barbel, Caught by A. Naughton-Brown, River Thames Isis, Oxfordshire, 5lbs 6ozs” £400-500 230

231 Taxidermy: A Cased Grayling (Thymus thymus), dated 1972, a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted green back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted threeglass display case with verre eglomise border, 36.5cm by 11cm by 22.5cm, painted legend to interior upper right - “River Test, May 1972” £100-150

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232 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus), dated 1893, by William Gibson & Son’s, (unlabelled), a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised flat-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 44.5cm by 13cm by 29cm, bearing gilt legend to interior of front glass - “Roach, Alfred South, at Twickenham, Dec 30th 1893” £150-200

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233 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), dated 1908, by L.J. Childs, Taxidermist, Naturalist and Fish mounter, 81 Clarence Road, Clapton, London, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised flat-fronted display case, 75.5cm by 16cm by 44.5cm. In 1909 Leonard James Childs claimed to have been in the fishing tackle and taxidermy trade for upwards of forty years - yet he was only forty years old at the time! It is common to claim continuity of business when someone takes over a family business, but until the early 1900’s Childs worked in the construction of Pianos and his father had been a carpenter. It is possible that he purchased an oldestablished business at 81 Clarence Road, Clapton, North London. Childs was a member of the Clapton Flyfishers’ and General Angling Society and is recognised 233 for the one act only, the capture of a large carp. On Thursday August 6th 1908 he was fishing the River Lea at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, when he caught a 15lb 10oz carp. He was ledgering with a fly-rod and one of his own speciality No 9 gold-plated roach hooks. The carp was set up in a case along with the hook with which it was caught presumably by Childs himself. Bearing handwritten paper legend to verso, case restored in 1937, Including a photocopy of the above story £350-450

234 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Bream (Abramis brama), by Peter Stone, Taxidermist, Oxford, a high quality cast specimen mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted graduated blue back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 83cm by 18cm by 47.5cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass - “Caught & mounted by Peter Stone from the River Windrush, 1988/89 Season”, taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior upper right £300-400

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235 Taxidermy: A Cased Tench (Tinca tinca), circa early 20th century, by W. Dennis, preserved and mounted within a naturalistic river bed setting amongst weeds, and reeds, above a pebbled river bed, set against a plain papered back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 49.5cm by 15cm by 3cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior upper right £150-200

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236 Taxidermy: A Cased Bronze Bream (Abramis brama), circa early 21st century, a large specimen preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted green back drop, re-cased within a typical period ebonised bow-fronted glass display case, 71cm by 30.5cm by 61cm £150-200

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237 Taxidermy: A Cased Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), dated 1888, by W.M, Gibson, Naturalist, 19 Richmond Grove, Barnsbury, London, preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting of weeds, reeds and grasses, above a pebbled river bed, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical bowfronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 73cm by 18cm by 36.5cm, taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior upper right, bearing hand written paper legend to interior upper left - “Carp, Taken by D. Slater, 27th Sept 1888, weight 7¼ lbs” including original line, hook and sinkers, this particular Carp was the Work of Charles and Henry Gibson, sons of William Gibson, it was taken to the East End of London to be mounted during the very week Jack the Ripper committed two murders in close proximity to Gibson’s premises, see “The Domesday Book of English Fish Taxidermists”, page 211, author Barry Williams. £600-800 58

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238 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1890-1910, by Theobald Bros, Mysore, India, numbered 7123/18, skin rug with head mount, jaw agape, glass eyes, with limbs outstretched, backed onto black canvas backing material with a serrated khaki border, nose to tail 283cm, across the forelimbs 199cm, across the rear limbs 179cm, silk taxidermists label to verso, Theobald Bro’s, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Mysore, India, this trophy was originally purchased within the sale of Penrhos House, Lyonshall, Herefordshire, formerly owned by the Fred Bromley family who served in the British Indian Police Civil Service CITES Annex A, Appendix I (exempt) £3,500-5,500

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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” £250-350

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240 Taxidermy: Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), circa 1998, a high quality young adult male shoulder mount, with head turning to the right, 71cm from the wall, 71cm high Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £200-300 www.tennants.co.uk

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241 Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell’s Zebra Skull (Equus quagga burchellii), circa 1998, South Africa, large complete bleached adult skull, length 52cm, overall height 33cm, mounted upon an African continent shaped oak shield Subject to VAT on the hammer price £120-180

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242 Taxidermy: Southern Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri), circa early 20th century, attributed to Army & Navy Stores, Naturalist Dept, London, S.W, adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 33cm (12¾”), left horn 32.5cm (12½”), tip to tip 8cm, from the wall 38cm, height 62cm, mounted upon a typical blonde oak shield £150-200

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243 Taxidermy: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), circa 1930-1940, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalist’s and Specialist’s in Pictorial Taxidermy, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, adult stag neck mount looking straight ahead, 11 points (5+6), widest span 69cm, from the wall 56cm, height 129cm, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £400-600

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244 Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1962, by Thomas Salkeld, Taxidermy, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right with mouth agape in aggressive pose, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 24cm from the wall, 28cm high, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso, painted text to shield “Bramham Moor Foxhounds, Killed In Lawn Wood, Jan. 24th 1962” £150-250 60

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245 Taxidermy: A Collection of Four Cased Hummingbirds, four cased Hummingbird species, including Frilled Coquette, two Ruby Topaz, etc, each mounted within a small cream painted single-glass display case, three cases - 16.5cm by 6.5cm by 11.5cm, one case 16.5cm by 9.5cm by 11.5cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East taxidermists such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior (4) £120-180

246 Taxidermy: A Common Pochard (Aythya ferina), by Philip Leggett Taxidermy, Bolton, Lancashire, a superb quality adult drake in diving pose, with wings slightly open and head lowered, amidst a natural river bed setting of tree stumps, rocks and weeds, mounted upon a solid covered base, overall height 64cm £150-250

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247 Taxidermy: Common Impala Full Mount (Aepyceros melampus), circa 2003, South Africa, by Aldays Taxidermy, a high quality Gold medal class full mount adult male, stood with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 57cm (22¼”), left horn 56.5cm (22”), tip to tip 21cm, mounted upon a shaped grit covered base, nose to tail 122cm, overall height 150cm £400-600 www.tennants.co.uk

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248 Natural History: Giant South American River Turtle Blonde Shell (Podocnemis expansa), circa 1900, “Blonde Shell”, also known as the Tataruga Turtle, large blonde shell with scutes removed, 53cm by 68.5cm, bearing small brass shield to shell bottom CITES Annex B, Appendix II £700-900

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249 Natural History: A South African Nguni Bull Hide Drum Table, circa 1960-1970, of circular form, raised upon three supporting legs, diameter 91cm, height 52cm £150-200

250 Antlers/Horns: South African Springbok & Blesbok Game Trophies, dated 2004 & 2006, South Africa, adult male Blesbok horns on upper skull, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing engraved brass plaque “Blesbok, Kwa-Zulu Natal, 20. 04. 04”, a set of adult male Springbok horns on upper skull, mounted upon a hard wood shield, bearing engraved brass plaque “Springbok, Kaw-Zulu Natal, 22. 04. 04”, another set of adult female Springbok horns on upper skull, mounted upon an ebonised shield, with embedded spent bullet casing to the forehead, bearing brass engraved plaque “Springbok, Doe, Weltervreden, S. A. 02. 05. 06”, (3) £80-120

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251 Taxidermy: A Cased Victorian Red Fox Mask and Brush (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1888, an adult fox mask with head looking down and tongue protruding, the brush draped around the neck, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within in a grained and ebonised single glass display with gilt border, 46cm by 22cm by 46cm, with handwritten plaque to interior - “Killed at Belford, February 1st 1888” £150-250

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252 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Red Fox Mask & Brush (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1872, an adult fox mask with head looking down and tongue protruding, the brush draped around the neck, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a single-glass display case, 38cm 16cm 31cm, with printed label to interior back board inscribed - “Presented to Lady B. Lampton, by Watson Aiskew, Esq., Master of The Northumberland and Berwickshire Hounds, 1872” £120-180

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253 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Common Snipe & Jack Snipe, circa 1973, a trio of full mount adults birds within a winter scene, a Jack Snipe & Common Snipe stood upon frozen ground work with another in flying pose above, set against a plain white painted interior with tall grasses to the rear, enclosed within a period style single-glass display case, 29cm by 17.5cm by 40cm, bearing ticker tape labels to the verso - “Neds first 3 Snipe, Snipe 11.1.73, Snipe 15.1.73, Jack Snipe 10.1.73” £120-180

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254 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern White-faced Scops Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis), captive bred, dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult perched atop a small tree stump with head turning to the left, amidst a natural setting of twisted branches and leaves, set against a water colour painted evening woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a diamond shaped oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 37.5cm by 10.5cm by 52cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £400-600

255 Taxidermy: A Trio of Duck Neck Mounts, modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, comprising - adult drake Pintail, Mandarin, and Shoveller ducks, all high quality neck mounts, each mounted upon identical shaped mahogany shields, 15cm by 18cm, from the wall 10cm (3) £120-180

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256 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Andean Emerald Hummingbird (Uranomitra franciae), remounted by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult female Andean Emerald hummingbird mounted upon a lichen encrusted small branch, above a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and recased within an arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 20cm by 8cm by 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £250-350

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257 Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Circus Mice Diorama, Titled “Just Clowing Around”, modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a cased diorama comprising six circus mice, a ring master to the centre stood upon a painted pedestal, conducting a pair of trapese artists above and clown mouse below, another acrobatic pair to the left, all set against a circus tent inspired painted back drop, mounted upon grit covered groundwork, enclosed within a single-glass table display case with carved pediment, raised upon four ceramic button feet, 41cm by 9.5cm by 38.5cm overall, small circus sign to interior lower right “Just Clowning Around”, taxidermist’s paper trade label to interior lower left £500-700

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258 Natural History: A Collection of Faux Guillemot Eggs, a hand-painted collection of six various faux Guillemot eggs, mounted upon a green baize back drop, enclosed within a square single-glass wall hanging display case, 23.5cm by 10.5cm by 23.5cm £70-100

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259 Taxidermy: A Bohemian Waxwing & White-Rumped Shama, circa late 20th century, a full mount adult Waxwing perched atop a small cut branch, with head turning slightly to the right, overall height 15.5cm, together with a full mount adult male Whiterumped Shama, perched upon a small branch, upon a grit covered small base, overall height 18cm, native to the Indian subcontinent (2) £80-120

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260 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. £150-250

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261 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Diorama of Birds of Paradise Native to New Guinea, circa 1880-1900, attributed to Rowland Ward, “ The Jungle”, 166 Piccadilly, London, a superb large diorama of various Birds of Paradise, to include - Blue Bird of Paradise, a pair of Brown Sicklebills, Superb Bird of Paradise, Raggianas Bird of Paradise, Common Paradise Kingfisher, King Bird of Paradise, a pair of Stephanie’s Astrapia Birds of Paradise, Magnificent Bird of Paradise, Western Parotia, Magnificent Riflebird, Trumpet Manucode, all perched upon an array of branches, amidst tall dry grasses and fauna, the green felt covered groundwork strewn with dry broken branches and brush, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case, 91cm by 45cm by 121cm £3,000-5,000

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262 Taxidermy: A Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), modern, a full mount adult cock bird with crest displayed, perched upon a wall hanging tree branch, overall length 77cm £120-180

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263 Taxidermy: A Blue-Streaked Lory (Eos reticulata), circa late 20th century, captive bred, a full mount adult perched atop a dry tree stump, mounted upon a circular oak base, overall height 43cm £80-120

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264 Taxidermy: A Cased Greenfinch (Chloris chloris), dated 2009, by Dave Hornbrook, Taxidermist, Guisborough, Cleveland, full mount adult male, perched atop a small tree stump, amidst imitation ferns, lichen and fauna, set above soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a fiveglass table display case with leaded frame, 22.5cm by 16cm by 31cm including base, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside £120-180

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265 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of British Birds, dated 1895, a diorama of nine various British garden birds comprising - two Common Cuckoo’s male and female, Bulfinch, Wheatear, female Ring Ousel, leucistic male Blackbird, Cirl Bunting, Corn Bunting and a Turtle Dove, all perched upon a centrally positioned branch, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, above soil covered ground work beneath, set against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period three-glass display case, 51cm by 19cm by 66cm, dated to verso in pencil 1895 A very small cirl bunting population exists in South Devon, near the small town of Kingsbridge where the pioneering ornithologist George Montagu discovered the species, as he recorded in his book, the Ornithological Dictionary, 1802. The species appears to have first colonised Britain near Kingsbridge, most likely not long before Montagu described it. It expanded from there across southern England in the nineteenth century. It retreated from the 1930s onwards, so that by 1989 the population again survived mainly near Kingsbridge. Since then, conservation efforts have increased the population more than fivefold, but it remains almost wholly in Devon £250-350

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Taxidermy: A Cased White Black Bird and Cased Finch, circa 18801900, a cased adult White Blackbird perched upon a small lichen covered branch, above moss and lichen covered groundwork, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 30cm by 14cm by 24cm, together with a Finch (faded), perched upon a small branch above moss covered groundwork beneath, set against a painted sky back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 18.5cm by 9.5cm by 20.5cm (2) £70-100 All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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268 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), circa 1880-1900, a large full mount adult perched atop a large painted faux rock bolder, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, mounted upon an ebonised circular dome base, overall height 72cm £600-800

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Taxidermy: European Polecat (Mustela putorius), by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, 1860-1942, a full mount adult in defensive pose with mouth agape, stood upon a large faux rock ledge with finch prey underfoot, amongst a natural setting of tall grasses and ferns, set against a graduated water colour painted blue pink back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 48cm by 16.5cm by 43.5cm £200-300

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Antlers/Horns: European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), a large set of adult stag park deer cast antlers, 26 points (13+13), together with a donor cut upper skull mounted upon a carved Austro-German shield, (fitting will be required) £120-180

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273 Taxidermy: A Cased Black-Capped Lory and Turquoise Parrots, circa mid-late 20th century, a full mount adult Black-capped Lory perched upon a small cut branch, above two Turquoise Parrots below, all mounted above painted faux rock work, amidst simulated grasses, set against a sky painted interior, enclosed within a period single-glass display case, 34.5cm by 13.5cm by 30cm £150-200

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Taxidermy: A Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera), modern, adult full mount cock bird, sat atop a homemade ash tree perch with tail hanging below, overall height 121cm £180-280

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276 Taxidermy: A Cased Ermine (Mustela erminea), circa 1891-1921, by Rowland Ward, “The Jungle”, 166 Piccadilly, London, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, with front paws resting upon a small cut tree stump, stood upon moss and soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case, with green painted taped frame and base, 32cm by 17.5cm by 28cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to underside. £200-300

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280 Taxidermy: A Cased Ruby-Topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus), circa 1900, a full mount adult with wings outspread and tail fanned, perched atop a small pedestal, re-cased within a small modern cream painted single-glass table display case, 20cm by 11.5cm by 14cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior £70-100

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281 Taxidermy: A Pair of Hooded Meganser Neck Mounts (Lophodytes cucullatus), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, an adult male Hooded Meganser neck mount facing the to the left, together with a female neck mount facing to the right, both mounted upon identical shaped shields, 10cm from the wall each (2) £100-150

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283 Antlers/Horns: A Large Set of Red Deer Antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus), dated 1936, Romania, a large wellformed set of adult stag antlers on upper skull, 25 points (12+13), widest span 136cm, height 120cm, mounted upon a carved AustroGerman shield, painted legend “Romania, Com.Filea, 2.X 1936” £200-300

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284 Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), circa 1865, by Henry Shaw, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, a full mount adult male with head turning to the left, perched atop a large painted faux rock bolder, above grasses and rocks to the groundwork below, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed and recased within a period style ebonised three-glass table display case, 46cm by 30.5cm 74cm, bearing paper legend to interior - “Clungunford Collection, Honey Buzzard Mounted by Henry Shaw, Trapped, Ferney Hall Common, June 2nd 1865, Drawn by John Gould in Birds of Great Britain”, this historically important mount was set up and mounted by Henry Shaw for John Rocke of Clungunford House, Shropshire, this bird and its mate were trapped within a Pheasant pen on Ferney Hall Common in June 1865, mentioned in “Fauna of Shropshire” by H.E. Forrest, the bird was re-cased in 2009, including photographic plate of the original painting, and a copy of the photograph of the original mounted case £450-550

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Taxidermy: A Cased Leucistic Gyr Saker Falcon (Falco rusticolus X Falco cherrug), modern, a superb quality full mount adult perched atop a dry tree stump, amidst a natural setting of short dry grasses and fauna, set above painted soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a large five-glass wooden framed table display case, 51.5cm by 31cm by 67cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 545059/01 £500-700

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286 Taxidermy: A Cased Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni), modern, captive bred, a high quality full mount adult with light morph plumage, perched with one foot raised atop a dry cut tree stump, amidst short grasses below, set above painted soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with taped frame, 45cm by 27cm by 61cm CITES Annex B, Appendix II £400-600

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287 Taxidermy: American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), circa 2007, captive bred, a full mount adult male with head turning slightly to the right, perched atop a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, above painted soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original oak base, diameter 21cm, overall height 40cm £220-320

288 Skeletons/Anatomy: A Pair of Reproduction Huia Bird Skeletons (†Heteralocha acutirostris), modern, a pair of composed full mount adult Huia bird skeletons, male and female, the male in upright position with head turning to the left, the female in slightly crouched position facing the male, stood upon an ebonised interior floor, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 46.5cm by 20.5cm by 34.5cm, the skulls used within this display are cast from actual Huia bird skulls £1,000-1,500

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289 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Juvenile Slender-Billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei), by Edward Allen, Bird FIsh and Animal Preserver, No. 6, Feasegate, York, a full mount juvenile with head turning back and to the left, stood upon a faux moss covered rock, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, reeds and fauna, above pebble and grit covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 42.5cm by 22.5cm by 45.5cm £120-180

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290 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Cape Petrel (Daption capense), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood upon grit covered rock work, set against a plain wash painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with gilt painted moulding, 38.5cm by 17cm by 37.5cm £120-180

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by Charles Kirk (1872-1922), Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, a full mount adult male with head lowered in feeding pose, a large Vole prey underfoot, mounted upon soil, rock, and moss covered groundwork with tall grasses to the rear, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case, with painted taped framework, 49cm by 23.5cm by 45.5cm, taxidermist’s trademark small brass label to interior lower left side, Charles Kirk was born and educated in Edinburgh, he was an established photographer and naturalist, he travelled to London to learn his trade with World renowned taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd, and left to establish his own company back in Scotland around 1894 £600-800

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292 Taxidermy: A Cased Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), by Peter Spicer & Son’s, Taxidermist’s, (1798-1960), 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” £600-800

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293 Taxidermy: A Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), modern, a full mount adult with wings raised and outspread in flying pose, mounted upon an oval oak wall mounted shield, from the wall 27cm, height 33cm £150-200

294 Taxidermy: A Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), modern, captive bred, a full mount adult male with head slightly tilted, perched atop a dry tree stump, above dry grasses upon an arrid sand covered base, overall height 70cm £450-650

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295 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Large Case of Buzzards, circa 1880-1900, by S. Hibbs, Preserver of Birds, Animals, Fish & Co, Ollerton, Notts, a high quality cased trio of Buzzards, comprising - Rough-legged Buzzard, Common Buzzard and Honey Buzzard, each preserved and mounted upon painted rocks, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and brush, set against a blue wash painted interior, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case, 123.5cm by 38cm by 74cm, bearing original taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso, originally purchased from “The Baxter Collection”, Summers Place Auction April 05th 2016 £800-1,200

296 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Various Hummingbirds and Tropical Birds, circa 18701900, a diverse display of ten various Hummingbirds, and Tropical birds, all mounted upon an upturned tree root, set against a cream painted interior, re-cased within a cream painted single-glass table display case, 50cm by 32.5cm by 36cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior £150-250

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297 Glass Domes: A Collection of Glass Domes, circa early 20th century, five period glass domes with original ebonised circular bases, including - a pair, diameter 14.5cm, height 36cm excluding base, another pair - diameter 15cm, height 37cm excluding base, one single dome - diameter 15.5cm, height 36.5cm excluding base, including one additional spare circular base (5) £120-180

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298 Taxidermy: A Pair of Wall Cased Common Snipe Head Mounts (Gallinago gallinago), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a composed display of two adult Snipe bird head mounts, one looking down to the left, the other to the right, a pair of empty half shotgun shells above and below, an oval watercolour painted hunting picture and paper legend, enclosed within a five-glass wall hanging picture frame style display case, 24cm by 5cm 29cm, excluding outer frame, legend to interior - ‘’Pebsham Marsh, first couple aged 15, J.D. Gladstone’’, taxidermist’s paper trade label to verso, signed to interior lower left £180-280 298

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299 Entomology Literature: A Collection of Various Entomology Books & Ephemera, twenty five various hardback and paperback books relating to Moths and Butterflies, together with twenty one handwritten ledgers and field notes, by Mr Hadyn Wood (qty) Part of the Haydn Wood Butterfly & Moth Collection, Sheffield £30-50 www.tennants.co.uk

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300 Entomology: A Large Fine Collection of British Moths, circa early-20th century & later, a superbly displayed comprehensive collection of over one thousand four hundred various specimens, to include - Gypsy Moth, Feathered Footman, CreamSpot Tiger, The Cinnabar, Black Arches, Green Silver-lines, Shoulder-Striped Clover, God Spot, The Conformist, Broad-Bordered Yellow, Oak Eggar, Wood Leopard, Kentish Glory, The Lappet, The Drinker, etc, each pinned to a foam backing board, the majority with attached data labels, each drawer with protective glass panel, enclosed within an adapted modern ebonised chest of drawers, 64cm by 40cm by 91cm, Part of the Haydn Wood Butterfly & Moth Collection, Sheffield £350-550

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301 Entomology: A Collection of Framed Butterflies & Moths, modern, a framed collection of twelve various tropical butterflies, 42.5cm by 32.5cm, a pair of framed tropical butterflies, 23.5cm by 28.5cm, and a framed collection of five butterflies and a moth, including an Atlas Moth, 25cm by 35cm, another framed pair of Atlas moths, within a glazed wall hanging frame 57.5cm by 33cm (4) £80-120

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Entomology: A Large Collection of British Moths & Butterflies, circa mid-late 20th century & later, a large collection of over eight hundred and fifty various specimens, to include - Large Emerald, Small Emerald, Light Emerald, Barred Red, Scotch Annulet, Grey Scalloped Bar, Straw Belle, Great Oak Beauty, Common Heath, Dotted Carpet, Bordered White, Peppered Moth, Willow Beauty, Mottled Beauty, Swallow Tailed, Purple thorn, Orange Moth, Oak Beauty, Brimstone Moth, Dusky Thorn, Latticed Heath, The Magpie, Sandy Carpet, Clouded Magpie, including a small collection of European Meadow Brown butterflies, etc, each pinned to a foam backing board, the majority with attached data labels, enclosed within an adapted modern metal ten drawer Bisley file cabinet, 28cm by 38cm by 59cm, together with another collection of two hundred and thirty six various European Butterflies and Moths, including Deaths Head Hawk Moth, Lime Hawk, Pine Hawk, Eyed Hawk, Striped Hawk, Elephant Hawk, Poplar Hawk, various Marbled White butterfly species, each pinned to a foam backing board, the majority with attached data labels, enclosed within an adapted modern metal five drawer Bisley file cabinet, 28cm by 38cm by 32.5cm Part of the Haydn Wood Butterfly & Moth Collection, Sheffield £200-300

305 Entomology: A Collection of European & British Butterflies & Moths, circa late 20th-early 21st century, a mixed collection of over six hundred various specimens, including Clearwings, Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet, Slender Scotch Burnet, Continental and British Coppers, Four Spotted Footman, Snouts, Pugs, and various Wave species, all pinned upon foam backing within glass top drawers, enclosed within a pine period style six drawer collector’s chest, 45.5cm by 29cm by 42cm Part of the Haydn Wood Butterfly & Moth Collection, Sheffield £120-180

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306 Entomology: A Collection of European & British Butterflies & Moths, circa late 20th-early 21st century, a mixed collection of Butterflies and Moths, two hundred and forty six various specimens, including three Dragon Fly specimens, all pinned upon foam backing, enclosed within a simple ebonised five draw adapted file chest, 33cm by 25cm by 34.5cm Part of the Haydn Wood Butterfly & Moth Collection, Sheffield £80-120

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310 Entomology: A Collection of World & European Butterflies & Moths, circa early-mid 20th century, a varied collection of over two hundred and sixty various specimens, various species, including Birdwing, Swallowtail, Blue Morphs, Orange Tips, Clouded Yellows, Purple Emperor, two Atlas Moths, Common Tiger Moth, Silver Washed Fritillary, Green Veined White, Deaths Head Moth, Elephant Hawk Moth, Cream-Spot Tiger Moth, two Large Green Jewel Beetles, Glass Wings, etc, contained within an Edwardian ebonised twelve drawer entomology cabinet, each drawer numbered 1-12, with original brass handles, 46cm by 46cm by 86.5cm £600-800 310 www.tennants.co.uk

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311 Entomology: A Glazed Display of African Butterflies, circa 21st century, a colourful display of thirty two assorted specimens, collected from various regions of Africa, each with attached data labels, enclosed within an adapted wall hanging glazed collector’s drawer, 45.5cm by 7.5cm by 45.5cm £120-180

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313 Taxidermy: Lowland Nyala (Nyala angasii), circa 1998, South Africa, a high quality side wall mounted adult shoulder mount with head turning to the left, right horn 65.5cm, left horn 64.5cm, tip to tip 29cm, from the wall 55cm, height 117cm Subject to VAT on the hammer price. £200-300

314 Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), dated 26/04/2006, Weltervreden, South Africa, large high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 71cm, height 113cm, together with identification plaque £250-350

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316 Taxidermy: Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), circa 1920-1930, an adult buck head mount looking straight ahead, right horn 51.5cm, left horn 50.5cm, tip to tip 47cm, from the wall 28.5cm, height 70cm, mounted upon a later oak shield £80-120

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Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1906, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, 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, 24cm from the wall, 32cm high, handwritten in pencil to verso of the head board “Mowbray, Nov 13th / 06” £120-180 85

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318 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Albino Mole (Talpa europaea), dated 2019, Pen Hill, Leyburn, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Albino Mole with worm prey, laid upon soil covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a five-glass oak framed wall hanging display case, 33.5cm by 7.5cm by 22.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, hand written legend to verso “ Albino Mole caught by Kevin Douglas, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, 2019”. £180-280

319 Taxidermy: The Anthropomorphic Distinguished Magpie (Pica pica), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult perched upon one leg with bejewelled cane under foot, wearing a top hat and miniature glasses, perched upon an ebonised and turned pedestal base, overall height 55cm £120-180

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320 Taxidermy: A European Roller (Coracias garrulus), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult with wings outspread and head turning to the right, clinging to a small wall mounted cut log, wing tip to wing tip 59cm £120-180 320 86

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321 Taxidermy: A late Victorian Cased Trio of Ringed Plovers (Charadrius hiaticula), a cased trio of full mount adult Ringed Plovers, one perched atop a small grit covered rock, the others to each side upon grit and shale covered groundwork, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a typical period single-glass display case, 46cm by 15cm by 30.5cm £100-150

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322 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Great Tits (Parus major), circa early 20th century, a pair of full mount adults, the male perched above the female on a small lichen encrusted branch, above lichen and moss covered groundwork, set against a plain white painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 24cm by 10,5cm by 26.5cm, bearing identification label to front glass “354 Great Titmouse, Parus major linn..” £100-150

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Taxidermy: A Cased Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis), circa late 20th century, a full mount adult male perched upon a small cut branch, above painted faux rock work below, amidst simulated flower heads and fauna, set against a watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style single-glass display case, 40cm by 17cm by 34.5cm £200-300

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324 Natural History: A Cast of a Giant Tortoise Head, modern, a reproduced cast of a Giant Tortoise head named “Fitzroy”, mounted upon a small cork wood stump, amidst tall grasses, above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, 24.5cm by 24.5cm by 31cm, bearing paper legend to interior “FitzRoy” taken into captivity 1927, Died in 2007, estimated to be 120 years old at the time £250-350

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325 Taxidermy: A Fine Late Victorian Cased Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), by W.M. Thompson, Taxidermy, 61 Faulkner Street, Bishops Field, Chester, a high-quality adult cock bird stood upon painted faux rocks, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, above soil and lichen-encrusted groundwork, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case with gilded border, 63.5cm by 27cm by 58cm, taxidermist’s full small paper trade label to verso £600-800

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326 Taxidermy: A Cased European Badger (Meles meles), circa mid-20th century, by Thomas Salkeld, Taxidermist, Over Kellet, Carnforth, a full mount adult badger with front paws resting upon painted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of grasses and moss, set against a papered back drop, enclosed within a typical three-glass display case, 77.5cm by 32cm by 54.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £150-200

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327 Taxidermy: A Cased Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), modern, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a fine quality adult cockbird, stood upon a partially buried log, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, set upon grit and rock covered groundwork, enclosed within a Victorian mahogany framed five-glass table display case, 60cm by 30cm by 50cm, bearing taxidermist’s trade label to interior lower left £250-350

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328 Taxidermy: A Cased Reproduction Yellow Kãkãpõ (Strigops habroptilus), modern, a superbly composed reproduction of a very rare and unusual Yellow Kãkãpõ, a full mount adult perched atop a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and dry fauna, set above painted soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large five-glass wooden framed table display case, 46cm by 36cm by 57.5cm, The original specimen bird became part of the important nineteenth-century New Zealand ornithologist Walter Lawry Buller’s collection, the Kãkãpõ is one of the rarest birds in the World, with only 201 living specimens known as of 2021, a Yellow Kãkãpõ is known to have occurred only once, captured near Cromarty, Fiordland of New Zealand in 1898 and purchased for Buller’s son, who considered it “the most beautiful thing in the bird line that i have ever seen”, this example was created using various donor specimens including Common Buzzard tail feathers.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 307908/03 Buzzard Tail Feathers used In 1871, 310 bird specimens were purchased by the Colonial Museum, Wellington, from the important nineteenth-century New Zealand ornithologist Walter Lawry Buller. This was the first large and representative collection of New Zealand birds obtained by the national museum, and it originally included type specimens of 11 species and 23 specimens of birds that are now extinct. Most of this collection (77%) was lost or destroyed in the nineteenth century, and today only 70 of the specimens have been located, with none having the locality and date of collection on the original label. Professional jealousy and a desire to conceal his sources may have been one reason for Buller’s failure to label his specimens at the start of his career, although laxity in recording specimen data was prevalent in New Zealand at the time.

Subsequently, the museum was unable to care for these specimens properly, mainly owing to inadequate provision by the government for the museum and its collections. This contrasts with the professional care given to Buller’s later collections of New Zealand birds by Rothschild’s private museum in England, the American Museum of Natural History and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The latter two museums each have over 500 New Zealand bird specimens from Walter Buller, and these collections are well documented and still largely intact. Together they provide a precious record of the decline of most New Zealand endemic bird species during the late nineteenth century, which resulted from the introduction of mammalian predators.

In this paper, Buller’s collections are used to document the decline and extinction of endemic New Zealand birds. Analysis of the ‘Second’ and ‘Third’ Buller collections showed a decline in the proportion of juveniles of extinct and threatened birds, which may indicate that predation of nests and young, rather than of adults, was a key step in the demise of many New Zealand mainland species. Buller’s assertion that he built up three separate collections of New Zealand birds is shown to be incorrect. Each of these three ‘collections’ was selected from Buller’s own collection, which was not fully disposed of until his death. The number of specimens collected was relatively small, and no evidence was found of Buller’s personal collecting, or collecting on his behalf, significantly impacting on any New Zealand bird species. Nor did Buller profit greatly from the sales of his bird collections. £600-800

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329 Taxidermy: European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), dated 2006, by Barry Williams, Taxidermy, Cannock, Staffordshire, a high quality full mount adult perched atop a small tree stump, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, above soil and pebble covered groundwork beneath, enclosed beneath a modern circular glass dome, with original circular base, diameter 21cm, overall height 33cm, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to underside £250-350 www.tennants.co.uk

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330 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Blue Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisornis rudolphi), circa 1880-1900, an extremely rare and beautiful full mount adult male Blue bird-of-paradise, perched upon a small branch above soil and grit covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a period glass dome upon an ebonised oval base, 29cm by 16cm by 61cm overall The legendary Blue Bird-of-Paradise is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful birds. It inhabits hostile mountainous jungle in Papua New Guinea and wasn’t discovered until the last years of the 19th century, but in recent times the species has gained much publicity due to Sir David Attenborough’s film of its incredible upside-down display in which it shows off its exquisite blue plumes. The species’ scientific name is Paradisea rudolphi, the Rudolph in question being Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria, who was celebrated for his ornithological researches but also for his sad end when he died in a suicide pact with his lover at Mayerling. The species is endangered and is exceptionally rare as a specimen £15,000-20,000 90

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331 Taxidermy: A Snowy Egret Firescreen (Egretta thula), circa 1900, a pair of full mounts suspended by the neck, set against a woven thread back drop of feathers, flower heads and fauna, enclosed within a typical period ebonised glazed firescreen, 70cm by 107.5cm £800-1,000

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332 Taxidermy: A Cased Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult drake stood upon a painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 38cm by 22.5cm by 41.5cm £120-180

333 Taxidermy: A Large Cased Victorian Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus), circa 1870-1900, a large full mount adult, stood atop a white painted wooden perch, set against a white painted interior, re-cased within a large painted single-glass display case, 70cm by 70.5cm by 120cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist’s such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior £600-800 333

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334 Taxidermy: Female Springbok Hybrid (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, a very rare cross breed between a Springbok and a Gerenuk, shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 44cm from the wall, height 68cm With green game tag TBE No-0754301 attached £120-180

335 Taxidermy: A Cased European Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Attributed to Thomas Jefferies, Taxidermy, Carmarthen, a full mount adult with Plover prey underfoot, stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted dusk back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 53.5cm by 24.5cm by 56cm £150-200

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Taxidermy: Southern Impala (Aepyceros melampus melampus), circa mid-late 20th century, Rowland Ward World Record Class, large adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 74cm (29”), left horn 75.5cm (29½”), tip to tip 33.5cm (13¼”), from the wall 54cm, height 104cm, mounted upon a hard wood shield £200-300

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337 Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena), captive bred, dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult perched atop a small tree stump with head turning to the right, amidst a natural setting of ferns and fungus, set against a water colour painted evening woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a diamond shaped oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 37.5cm by 9.5cm by 51.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior right, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to verso £350-450

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338 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Puffleg Hummingbirds, re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of full mount adult Puffleg hummingbirds, both mounted upon lichen encrusted small branches, above a natural setting of tall dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and re-cased within a arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 24.5cm by 8.5cm by 30.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £400-600

339 Skulls/Anatomy: A Framed Display of Corvid Skulls, modern, a collection of seven various corvid skulls, comprising - Hooded Crow, Carrion Crow, Rook, Jay, Raven Jackdaw, Magpie, each mounted upon a green felt back drop, each with attached painted faux egg, enclosed within a modern cream painted single glass wall hanging display case, 40cm by 9.5cm by 40cm £70-90 339 www.tennants.co.uk

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340 X Natural History: Sawfish Rostrum (Pristidae app), circa 1900-1920, an example of a large Sawfish rostrum, 54 teeth, 92cm long, mounted upon a stepped ebonised plinth base, overall height including base 106cm.

Also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, in a way that resembles a saw.

With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no.

612460/01 £300-400

341 Taxidermy: Lowland Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus), dated 1964, Bangassou, Central African Republic, attributed to Rowland Ward Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya, a large adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, right horn 61.5cm (24”), left horn 62cm (24¼”), tip to tip 24cm, from the wall 68cm, height 118cm, mounted upon a typical period shaped oak shield, bearing ivorine plaque to shield base - “BONGO, Bangassou, CAR, Sep.22 1964, W.H. Hale”, bearing hand written Obituary for William Holden Hale to verso of shield, “ He entered the colonial service in 1930 serving as district office. He became Chief Game Warden for Kenya where he shot this Bongo and a Hunters Hartebeest, died in 1996” £300-400

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342 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of British Garden Birds, circa 1880-1900, by Rowland Ward, FZS, 166 Piccadilly, London, a high quality diorama of various British garden birds comprising - Green Woodpecker, Jay, a Starling to the floor and two chicks perched within the branches above, all mounted amongst tree branches, dry grasses and fauna, set above painted soil and leaf covered ground work beneath, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with Rowland Ward textured taped frame, 52.5cm by 17cm by 53.5cm, Rowland Ward signature signed foliage trade label to interior lower left £500-700 342 94

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343 Taxidermy: A Cased European Otter (Lutra lutra), circa early 20th century, a full mount juvenile otter with head turning to the left, mounted upon painted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, reeds and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 70cm by 16.5cm by 41cm £80-120

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344 Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Various Birds, circa early 20th century, to include - Magpie, Cedar Waxwing, European Kingfisher, Lapwing, Nuttalls Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American Robin, Red-naped Sapsucker, all mounted upon painted faux rocks and branches, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted interior, enclosed within an angled single-glass display case, 56.5cm by 23cm by 56.5cm £180-280

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345 Taxidermy: A Cased Stoat, Weasel & Blackbird Diorama, modern, by PH, Taxidermy, Powys, Wales, a high quality diorama containing a full mount adult Stoat, Weasel and Blackbird perched atop a plaster cast of Charles Darwin, all mounted amidst a natural setting of ferns, branches, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a period style ebonised single-glass display case, 61cm by 22cm by 54cm, signed to verso in ink - PH, Taxidermy, Powys £200-300

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346 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult perched upon a painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a graduated watercolour painted blue pink wash back drop, enclosed within a period four-glass table display case, 25.5cm by 16.5cm by 36.5cm £150-250

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by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult male Plovercrest hummingbird, mounted upon a lichen encrusted small branch, above a natural setting of dry grasses and ferns, enclosed and re-cased within an arched seven-glass table display case with taped frame, 19cm by 8.5cm by 25cm, bearing taxidermist’s paper trade label to underside £250-350

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348 Taxidermy: Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), circa 1900, a full mount adult male clinging to the side of a tree stump, issuing from painted faux groundwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and brush, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 30.5cm by 13cm by 34.5cm £80-120

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349 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis), circa mid-late 20th century, a juvenile full mount with jaw agape and head raised, stood upon a moss covered log, a small hatchling below beside a glass simulated pool of water, amidst a simulated setting of palm leaves and fauna, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 76.5cm by 30.5cm by 36.5cm £150-250

350 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult Rainbow Lorikeet with wings outspread, perched upon a lichen encrusted branch, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses and fauna, a pair of Blue-winged Parrotlets below, all mounted above painted faux rock work beneath, enclosed within a tall period glass dome, with original oval ebonised base, raised upon four bun feet, 34cm by 18cm by 59cm £250-350

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351 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Melanistic Pheasants & Swinhoes Pheasant, circa early 20th century, attributed to the Norfolk/Suffolk School of Taxidermy, a pair of adult Melanistic pheasant cockbirds stood upon sanded groundwork, an adult Swinhoes pheasant cockbird stood behind upon a painted faux tree stump, amidst ferns, dry grasses and fauna, set against a sky blue painted back drop, enclosed within a large typical ebonised single-glass display case, 85.5cm by 29.5cm by 80cm £150-250 351 www.tennants.co.uk

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352 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Bantam Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus), circa early 20th century, a pair of full mount adults standing upon grit covered groundwork, set against a watercolour painted hillside back drop, enclosed within a period three-glass pine display case, 64cm by 20cm by 44.5cm £150-200

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353 Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Fur Seal Pup (Callorhinus ursinus), by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, 1860-1942, a full mount seal pup laid upon a large painted faux rock, amidst seaweed and sea shells, above painted soil and pebble covered groundwork, set against a pale graduated blue / yellow wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 70cm by 27.5cm by 55cm, bearing taxidermist’s small paper trade label to interior lower left £500-700

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354 Taxidermy: A Cased Barbary Falcon (Falco peregrinus pelegrinoides), modern, captive bred, a full mount adult in stooped position, perched atop a small tree stump, amidst short grasses below, set above painted soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with taped frame, 40.5cm by 24.5cm by 37cm With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 589998/01 £250-350

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355 Taxidermy: A Cased Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), circa 2015, a full mount adult male with French Partridge underfoot, mounted on a large painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of branches, tall grasses and fauna, set upon soil covered groundwork, against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a period style ebonised three-glass table display case, 43.5cm by 26.5cm by 49cm, bird mounted by World Renowned Taxidermist Carl Church, later re-cased With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 349169/02 £400-600

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357 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Polecats (Mustela putorius), circa 1900, in the manner of James Hutchings of Aberystwyth, a pair of full mount adults, both mounted upon a painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of grasses, gorse and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period singleglass display case with gilt moulding, 61cm by 21cm by 51cm £200-300 www.tennants.co.uk

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358 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult in crouched position upon a small fallen tree branch, above painted groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical ebonised single-glass display case, 34cm by 19.5cm by 23.5cm £120-180

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359 Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Common Cuckoos (Cuculus canorus), circa 1880-1900, a pair of full mount adults, the male with head lowered and tail raised, the female above, both perched upon a centrally mounted branch, amidst a natural setting of ferns, grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with gilded border, 56cm by 17cm by 45.5cm £150-200

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360 Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus), circa 1880-1900, by William Hope, 44 George Street, Edinburgh, a pair of full mount adults, each mounted upon painted faux rocks, above dry grasses and moss covered groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within an adapted cabinet style single-glass display case, supported upon four ball and claw feet, case size - 76.5cm by 35.5cm by 85cm, overall height including legs and upper gallery 117cm, taxidermist’s full paper trade label to interior lower right, illegible handwritten label to verso, by repute purchased from a sale of Edinburgh Museums surplus items circa 1930 £1,000-1,500

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361 Natural History: A Cased Re-creation of a Dodo (†Raphus cucullatus), by World Renowned Taxidermist, Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, a fantastic reproduction of the extinct Dodo, a full mount adult stood with head turning to the right, amidst a natural setting of branches, leaves and brush, mounted upon sand and pebble covered groundwork, enclosed within a large oak framed five-glass display case, 83cm by 58cm by 84.5cm, bearing taxidermist’s circular ivorine plaque to base lower right front, a rare opportunity to purchase one of these fabulous creations, only five such examples have ever been created by Carl Church £2,000-3,000

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THE JAMES HARRISON COLLECTION OF BIRDS FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022

For further information please contact: Robbie Bright 01969 623780 robbie.bright@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

A Cased Late Victorian Passenger Pigeon (†Ectopistes migratorius) £7,000-10,000

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All accounts must be settled within 14 days of the sale. Accounts not paid within 14 days will automatically be subject to an interest charge of 5% above base rate from the day of sale.

Collection All purchases much be collected from our Leyburn offices, unless stated otherwise, within seven days of the Sale (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm).

Despatch/Delivery Buyers may appoint their own shippers or use one of our preferred suppliers for all UK deliveries and international shipping. Their contact details are as follows: Bradleys Antique Packing Services Ltd 01325 281332 info@antiquepacking.co.uk Carrs Carriers Ltd 01423 297088 01913 077024 carrscarriersltd@gmail.com Mailboxes Etc 0113 242 8715 info@mbeleedscity.co.uk In-House Shipping For certain lots, we offer a packing and shipping service up to a total value of £5,000 (inclusive of buyer’s premium, VAT and any other associated charges). Prices start from £20 depending on the size and destination. Please note, we are unable to post items of a fragile nature.

Items are fully insured and can be tracked from dispatch to delivery.

To obtain a quote for packing and shipping, please email shipping@tennants-ltd.co.uk or call 01969 623780. You will need to have paid your invoice in full, including delivery, before items are dispatched.

For full Terms of Business please refer to www.tennants.co.uk

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ABOUT TENNANTS

UNIQUE FACILITIES Tennants is the only auctioneers in the UK with the capability to exhibit single items and collections to the public months head of sale.

Museum-quality display galleries were built in 2014 to provide ever-changing displays of highlights from the saleroom.

The Company has a long history of handling outstanding private collections and estate sales of all sizes.

Notable private collection sales have included: An American Collector – from Virginia The P Lamaison Van Heenvliet Collection of Arms and Armour - from Holland Modern Life in Print - from the estate of Edith Laurence The El-Shamy Wine Collection An Attic Sale: The Final Instalment of the Collections of the late Stanley J Seeger The Historical Collection of Natural History and Taxidermy from Hodnet Hall

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All lots subject to a buyer’s premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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NON-SELLING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS Tennants hosts a busy and varied programme of exhibitions and events, which not only support and enhance the auction programme but provide a diverse cultural experience for visitors and the local community.

Frequently working in association with museums, private collectors and educational establishments, highlights of the non-selling exhibition programme include curated displays of treasure from the Bowes Museum and fine art exhibitions including 350 Years of British Art and Light & Shadow, showcasing major loaned works from over twenty museums and numerous private collections. Northern Art is championed too, with frequent selling exhibitions. Recent highlights have included Norman Cornish: Bishop’s Close Street and Sally Arnup: Life in Bronze, both of which were staged in conjunction with the artists’ estates.

CONTACT US To discuss your requirements please contact us on 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk

www.tennants.co.uk

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2022 AUCTION DATES Wednesday 6 April Toys, Models, Sporting & Fishing Saturday 9 April Antiques & Interiors Saturday 9 April Beswick & Border Fine Arts Wednesday 20 April Natural History & Taxidermy Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April Country House Saturday 23 April Jewellery, Watches & Silver Friday 29 April Antiques & Interiors, including Affordable Modern & Contemporary Art Friday 29 April Fine Wine & Whisky Wednesday 4 May Coins & Banknotes Wednesday 11 May Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools Friday 13 May Antiques & Interiors Saturday 14 May Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Wednesday 18 May Books, Maps & Manuscripts Friday 20 May The James Harrison Collection of Birds Saturday 28 May Antiques & Interiors Saturday 28 May Costume, Accessories & Textiles