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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), by James Gardner, 29, Late 426 Oxford Street, London, full mount female with wings outstretched, perched upon a branch issuing from ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 30cm by 15cm by 38cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of Barn Owls (Tito alba), 1838-1906, by J.A. Cole, Castle Meadow, Norwich, three full mount adults all perched upon branches, above sanded groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and brush, set against a plain white wash painted interior, enclosed within a typical pine framed single-glass display case, 71.5cm by 26.5cm by 48cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £300 - 400
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus), by T.E. Gunn, 86 St Giles Street, Norwich, a full mount female perched upon a centrally mounted lichen encrusted branch, issuing from faux painted groundwork, amidst ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a plain painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 32.5cm by 17cm by 43cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: A Cased Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), by John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a full mount drake stood upon grit covered groundwork, above a simulated pool of water, amidst a natural setting of weeds, tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case, 45.5cm by 20cm by 39.5cm £220 - 320
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), by John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a full mount with wings outstretched in flying pose, above pebbled and grit groundwork, amidst ferns and dry grasses, set against a pale blue painted sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 37.5cm by 20.5cm by 34.5cm £350 - 450
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Taxidermy: A Cased Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), by John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a full mount stood upon grit covered groundwork, amidst tall grasses, brush and fauna, above a simulated pool of water, set against a pale blue painted sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted single-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 33.5cm by 16cm by 29cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior upper left £150 - 250
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Taxidermy: An Unusual Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), circa early 20th century, by Ralph Allder, Taxidermist & Engraver, Newbury, a full mount adult male stood upon painted faux groundwork, amidst ferns, moss and brush, set against a pale blue/green back board, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 44.5cm by 18cm by 43.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower right £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis), by John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, two full mounts both perched upon small lichen encrusted branches, one with wings outstretched, amidst a tall grasses and fauna, above a mirrored simulated pool of water, set against a pale blue painted sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 40.5cm by 12cm by 26.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior upper left £300 - 400
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus), circa 1855, by John Cooper, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a full mount male stood upon grit covered groundwork, above a small mirrored faux pool of water, amidst reeds, tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 45cm by 14.5cm by 52cm, bearing label to interior "Shot by J.W.C. Dixon, at the duck ponds, Geelong, Australia 1855", taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior upper left £300 - 400
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Taxidermy: A Set of Three Mounted Geese Heads, circa 1930-1940, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Carnforth, three mounted geese heads, Bean Goose facing to the right, a White Fronted Goose facing to the right, and a Grey Lag Goose also facing to the right, all mounted upon matching oak shields, with ivorine plaques, taxidermist's full paper trade labels to verso (3) £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Wall Domed Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), circa 1900, a full mount adult perched upon a small lichen encrusted branch, issuing from dry grasses and fauna, set against a painted circular backboard, enclosed within an ebonised framed circular bubble domed wall hanging display case, 24.5cm by 13cm including frame £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Cased Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus), by Macleay Taxidermy of Inverness, a full mount cock bird, stood upon a large painted faux rock, amidst heather, ferns, tall grasses and fauna, above a pebbled floor, set against a pale blue painted back board, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 49cm by 17cm by 50cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower left, bearing brass plaque "Shot with 22 Bore Rifle, 29th Sept 1905" £220 - 320
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Diorama of British Birds, circa 1880-1900, a diorama of nine birds to include - a pair of Jack Snipe, Common Snipe, four Water Rails, and a pair of Little Grebes, all mounted amidst a natural setting of painted faux rock work, ferns, and moss, with a centrally mounted mirrored faux pool of water, set against a plain papered interior, enclosed within a three-glass angled mahogany framed display case, 88cm by 28.5cm by 71cm £150 - 250
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Minerals: A Quantity of Petrified Wood and Agate Mineral Specimens, a pair of Petrified wood cross sections mounted as book ends 15.5cm by 15cm (pair), a Petrified wood pen holder and cross section, a small polished Ammonite fossil, agate Geode, a pair of Agate book ends 9cm by 11cm (pair), six wooden mounted Agate coasters in fitted sleeve (qty) £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), modern, high quality shoulder mount, facing to the right, 51cm from the wall, 87cm high £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), modern, high quality shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, 63cm from the wall, 103cm high £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: European Mouflon (Ovis aries var.musimon), modern, Bronze Medal Class, large adult high quality shoulder mount, turning slightly to the left, mounted upon a highly carved oak leaf Austro-German shield, 42cm from the wall, 80cm high £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: Alpine Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), modern, shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 40cm from the wall, 59cm high £100 - 150
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Antlers/Horns: Roe Buck Antlers (Capreolus capreolus), twenty-five sets of abnormal adult antlers on cut upper skulls, mounted upon various shields, fifteen sets of adult antlers on cut upper skulls, mounted upon matching carved Austro-German shields, in two boxes (40) £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), circa late 20th century, shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, mounted upon a carved oak leaf shield, 37cm from the wall, 59cm high £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: South African Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), modern, high quality shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 36cm from the wall, 60cm high £180 - 280
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Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell's Zebra Skull (Equus quagga), modern, complete bleached skull, 47cm by 28.5cm £70 - 100
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Antlers/Horns: A Selection of African Hunting Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African hunting trophies to include - male and two female South African Springbok, Blesbok, Bushbuck, Impala, and Bushpig upper skull, Blue Wildebeest (8) £150 - 200
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Taxidermy: Common Impala (Aepyceros melampus), modern, high quality shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 47cm from the wall, 91cm high £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), by C. J. Dennis, World of Nature, Naturalist and Taxidermist, Knaresborough, Nth Yks, a full mount adult stood atop a moss encrusted tree stump with a Vole prey underfoot, amidst a natural setting of moss, tall dry grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back board, enclosed within an ebonised framed four-glass table display case, 30.5cm by 23.5cm by 36.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no.579719/01 £150 - 200
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Taxidermy: An Edwardian Cased Pair of Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca), a pair of full mount drakes, both laid upon painted ground work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, enclosed within an ebonised angled three-glass display case, 68cm by 14cm by 34.5cm £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: A Pair of Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), circa 1930, in the manner of Bill Cox of Liverpool, a pair of full mounts amongst a beach scene, standing upon painted faux rock work, the interior of the case painted in oil of a stormy seascape, depicting a sailing ship, cliffs and a lighthouse, enclosed within a shaped single-glass display case, 85cm by 29.5cm by 56cm £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Mask Pup (Lutra lutra), circa 20/03/1946, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, a juvenile pup otter mask facing slightly to the left with mouth closed, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 15cm from the wall, taxidermist's impressed text to verso, bearing rectangular white plaque "B.O.H. Great Barford, 20.03.1946" £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: An Early 20th Century Badger Mask (Meles meles), circa Jan 26th 1933, a large Badger mask looking straight ahead with mouth agape, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 23.5cm from the wall, bearing ivorine plaque "Killed at Peachey Goyle, Jan 26th 1933", together with a pair of paws, each mounted upon matching shields, by F.W. Bartlett, Taxidermist, 23 High Street, Banbury, partial trade labels to verso (3) £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa Jan/05/1924, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning slightly to the left with mouth closed, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 21cm from the wall, 34cm high, taxidermist's embossed text to verso, ivorine plaque "N.C.H. Colquite, Jan. 5. 1924" £180 - 280
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Taxidermy: Antique Eurasian Otter Paws (Lutra lutra), circa early 20th century, three various sized Otter paw broaches, all mounted with silver and silver plated mounts and clasps, one example marked Rowland Ward, Ltd, bearing engraved inscription "H.O.H. River Dee, August 1st 1925" (3) £80 - 120
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Taxidermy: A Hare Head Mount (Lepus timidus), circa 1950, by Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, a hare head mount looking straight ahead, mounted upon a typical oak shield, 15cm from the wall, taxidermist's oval paper trade label to verso, bearing ivorine plaque "School of Infantry, Beagles, December 27th 1950" £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Collection of Various Red Fox Pads (Vulpes vulpes), circa early 20th century, two paws mounted with hanging rings, one with silver mount the other with brass mount, a single paw mounted as a page turner with ivory blade stamped Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, another paw mounted as a button hook with silver mount, stamped Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, a single paw mounted upon an oval oak plinth as a paper weight with silver mount, four paws mounted on separate shields joined together as one, by E.T. Clarke, of Cheltenham, dated 1912 and 1904 (6) £120 - 180
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Sporting: A Collection of Various Hunting Horns and Priests, circa early 20th Century, three various sized brass hunting horns, one stamped J. Fournier, Brevete, 4 Boulevard St Martin, Paris, initialled W.G & W, 28cm, another initialled L.M.S, 28.5cm, a smaller example with a single looped ring 16cm, and a curved brass and copper horn with attached linked chain 21cm, two chrome plated horns by Acme, 16cm each, a homemade priest with lead to either end 24cm, a turned walnut handled priest with an extended head with leather attachment 30cm, a woven handled priest with brass fittings to either end 29cm (9) £120 - 180
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Collectibles: A Collection of Black Forrest Animal Figures and Collectibles, a varied collection of carved Black Forrest animal figures, nut crackers, pen holders, a vintage mirrored bird scarer, together with an assortment of metal and brass bird and animal figures, a painted tin circular charger, treen etc (qty) £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: Four Mounted Red Deer Slots, circa mid 20th century, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington, four various mounted Red Deer slots, each mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, all from the Devonshire & Somerset Staghounds, dated 1945-1945-1948-1954, all bearing ivorine plaques, all bearing impressed P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington to the verso (4) £80 - 120
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Collectibles: Five Vintage Blown Glass Wasp Traps, a collection of five various sized glass wasp traps (5) £70 - 100
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Sporting: A Collection of Vintage Finch Traps and Cages, two wooden framed finch/bird traps, together with two wooden finch/bird cages (4) £40 - 60
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Taxidermy: A Cased Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), circa 1900, by W. Lowne, Fuller's Hill Aviaries, Great Yarmouth, a full mount cock bird stood upon painted faux groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue wash painted back board, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with gilded interior moulding, 91.5cm by 22.5cm by 47cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Cased Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus), circa 1900, by A. Ford, Taxidermy, Birmingham, a full mount adult stood atop painted faux rock work with a mouse prey underfoot, amidst tall grasses, brush and fauna, set against an oil painted tree and sky back board, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with gilded interior moulding, 52.5cm by 22cm by 47cm, taxidermist's transfer trade label to outer front glass lower right £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus), circa 1912, by F. Caville, 56 Vicarage Lane, Stratford, a pair of full mount adults, both stood upon faux rock work, amidst reeds, tall grasses and brush, set against a watercolour painted evening sky back board, enclosed within a gothic styled oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case with painted taped frame, 61cm by 14.5cm by 58.5cm excluding frame, label to interior lower right "2 Crested Grebe shot Jan 1912, by G. Brown", taxidermist's hand written label to verso £300 - 400
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London, full mount cock bird standing upon faux rocks with left wing slightly raised, amidst a natural setting of ferns, faux rocks and brush, enclosed within a typical Rowland Ward bamboo framed five-glass display case, raised upon four feet, 63cm by 35cm by 64.5cm, taxidermist's full "The Jungle" paper trade label to underside £1800 - 2500
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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Garganey Ducks (Anas querquedula), by E.C. Saunders, Great Yarmouth, a pair of full mounts hen and drake in summer plumage, both stood upon painted faux rock groundwork, amidst a natural setting of reeds and tall grasses, set against a pale green wash painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case with gilded interior moulding, 64cm by 26.5cm by 48.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower left £150 - 250
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), by Cecil. H. Bisshopp, Gun and Fishing Tackle Maker, Sportman's Depot, Oban, a full mount adult stood with head slightly raised, standing beside a simulated pool of water, amidst tall grasses, reeds and fauna, with a painted faux tree stump to the corner, set against a wash painted evening sky back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case, 60cm by 27cm by 93cm, taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso £280 - 380
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), by W.A. Macleay, Bird Stuffer & Fishing Tackle Maker, Church Street, Inverness, full mount with head turning to the right, perched atop a large faux rock, amidst a natural setting with moss, brush and pebbles to the floor, set against a wash painted back board, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 38.5cm by 21cm by 69cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower left £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Ermine (Mustela erminea), circa 1890-1900, a full mount in winter coat, with head turning to the left, stood upon a faux rock mound, amidst grasses and fauna, set against a plain white wash painted back board, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass table display case, 31.5cm by 11.5cm by 26.5cm £80 - 120
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Taxidermy: A Cased Diorama of British Birds, circa 1900, by James Hutchings, Taxidermy, Aberystwyth, a full mount Tawny Owl perched upon a painted faux rock ledge, a female Common Kestrel to the left side perched on the same ledge, a Ring-Necked Pheasant cock bird below stood upon a painted faux rock, above blackened groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted evening sky back board, enclosed within a typical large ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 86cm by 20cm by 68cm £300 - 400
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Taxidermy: A Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), circa late 20th century, a full mount male perched atop a frosted branch, issuing from frozen and frost covered groundwork, amidst a natural setting of ferns and berries, enclosed beneath a period glass dome, mounted upon an ebonised circular base, raised upon three turned feet, 19cm by 32cm including base £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Bengal Tiger Head Mount (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1910-1920, a Tiger head mount with mouth agape in aggressive snarling pose, 46cm from the wall
CITES Annex A, Appendix I (exempt) £1000 - 1500
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Taxidermy: A Cased Common Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), by George Bazeley, 32 Sheep Street, Northampton, a full mount with wings outstretched in flying pose, amidst dry grasses and fauna, set against a wash painted back board, enclosed within a typical wall hanging display case with painted taped frame, 28cm by 9cm by 30cm including frame £200 - 300
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