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Entomology: A Pair of Glazed Displays of African, Asian and World Butterflies, circa 21st century, a pair of glazed butterfly displays, one containing twenty-three various specimens, the other containing fifteen various specimens, all with data labels, mounted upon a foam backing board, enclosed within a glazed taped display case, one display 39.5cm by 6.5cm by 26.5cm, the other display 39cm by 6cm by 26cm (2) £120 - 180
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Entomology: A Glazed Display of African Butterflies, circa mid 20th and early 21st century, a glazed display of various African butterflies, containing fourteen specimens, all with data labels, mounted upon a foam backing board, enclosed within a glazed wooden framed display case, 44.5cm by 6.5cm by 33cm £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: European Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), circa early 20th century, by Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, full mount perched upon a small branch, set within a plain white painted interior, enclosed within a single-glass pine display case 33cm by 11.5cm by 28cm, signed in pencil to interior right side panel "Rowland Ward 167 Piccadilly London" £350 - 450
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Taxidermy: Goosander (Mergus merganser), circa 1902, by Robert Duncan, Newcastle Upon Tyne, full mount male stood upon a plain white painted plinth, set within a plain white painted interior, enclosed within a pine single-glass display case, 61cm by 23cm by 51cm, signed to interior upper left "R. Duncan, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1902", text to verso "Shot at Hawkshill" £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Quantity of Antique Taxidermy Glass Eyes and a Plaster Cast of a Brown Trout, a quantity of antique hand painted taxidermy glass eyes, various sizes and colours, enclosed within a fitted box, together with a late 19th century plaster cast of a Brown Trout, mounted upon an ebonised wall hanging plinth (qty) £50 - 80
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Taxidermy: A Large Wall Cased Puffin (Fratercula arctica), circa 2013, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a fine quality full mount, standing upon a painted faux rock ledge with a full beak of fish, set against a watercolour painted coastline scene, enclosed within a large oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 39cm by 10.5cm by 53cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £400 - 600
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Taxidermy: An Octagonal Wall Cased Nuthatch (Sitta europaea), circa 2009, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, full mount male perched upon a painted faux tree branch, amidst faux leaves, set against a watercolour painted riverbank scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging octagonal nine-glass display case, 28.5cm by 7.5cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £220 - 320
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), circa 2018, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount, standing upon a faux rock amidst a natural setting of reeds and tall dry grasses, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 37.5cm by 10.5cm by 27cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Diamond Shaped Cased European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), in the manner of George Bazeley, Northampton, a full mount male perched upon a small lichen encrusted branch, issuing from a faux rock ledge, amidst dry grasses and fauna, set against an evening sky painted back board, enclosed within a typical diamond shaped wall hanging display case with painted taped frame, 27.5cm by 8.5cm by 47cm, label to verso "Goldfinch, Owned by prominent businessman Mr Seabrook, when it died he had it mounted C' 1934" £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: A Wall Case of Dunlins (Calidris alpina), three full mounts, two stood upon a faux rock ledge with seaweed and seashells, another above in flying pose with wings outstretched, set against an evening sky painted back board, enclosed within a picture frame style five-glass wall hanging display case, 45.5cm by 15cm by 46cm excluding oak frame £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: An Edwardian Cased Yellow-Nib-Duck (Anas zonorhyncha), circa 17/02/1906, by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London, a full mount drake with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon natural soil groundwork, with thick reed grass to the back ground, more commonly known today as the Eastern Spot-Billed Duck, this example is faded, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with painted taped frame, 44.5cm by 23cm by 46.5cm, bearing ivorine label to interior "Yellow-nib-duck, Tungliu Reach, Yang-Tse-Kiang R, R.O.B.B, 17,Feb,06", front glass panel etched Rowland Ward, The Jungle, Piccadilly, London £280 - 380
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Taxidermy: A Cased Rare Long-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 167 Piccadilly, London, full mount drake with head turning to the left, stood upon a seaweed encrusted large faux rock, mounted upon sandy groundwork with seashells to the foreground, enclosed within a typical five-glass table display case with painted taped frame, 59cm by 25.5cm by 49cm, etched to the left side glass "The Jungle Rowland Ward, 167 Piccadilly, London" £350 - 450
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Barn Owl (Tito alba), circa 1890-1900, by Robert Clarke, Snettisham, Near Lynn, a full mount perched upon a tree stump issuing from faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of ferns and fauna, set against a wash painted back board, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case with gilt moulded border, 35.5cm by 17.5cm by 47cm, taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Pair of Cased Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus), by J.E. Shelbourne, 21 Amy Street, Braunstone, Leicester, a male and female each enclosed in an identical case, both mounted stood upon painted faux rock work, amidst reeds and grasses, set against a pale blue wash painted back board, each enclose within an ebonised three-glass display case with taped frame, 38cm by 23cm by 45cm, taxidermist's small paper trade label to outer glass lower right on each case £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Cased Male Goldfinch and Canary, circa 1900, by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, both full mounts perched upon a centrally mounted branch, above soil groundwork, amidst ferns and tall grasses, set against a wash painted back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case with gilded moulding, 25.5cm by 12cm by 37cm £150 - 200
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Taxidermy: A Cased Indian Ringneck Parakeet and Common Kingfisher, by T.E. Gunn, 86 St Giles Street, Norwich, a full mount adult female Parakeet perched upon a lichen encrusted branch, issuing from painted faux groundwork, a full mount Common Kingfisher perched below above a faux pool of water, both amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case. 32.5cm by 17cm by 42.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £180 - 280
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Taxidermy: A Diamond Shaped Cased White-Throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus), in the manner of George Bazeley, Northampton, full mount adult perched upon a faux rock ledge, amidst dry grasses and fauna, set against an evening sky painted back board, enclosed within a diamond shaped wall hanging display case with painted taped frame, 41.5cm by 10cm by 50cm £180 - 280
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Taxidermy: A Matched Pair of Oval Wall Domes of Game Birds, modern, by John Burton, Taxidermist, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, a full mount drake Teal mounted as hanging dead game, set against a green baize oval back board, enclosed within an oak framed oval wall dome, 47cm by 9cm by 57cm, a pair of full mount Grey Partridge hen and cock bird, both mounted as hanging dead game, set against a green baize oval back board, enclosed within an oak framed oval wall dome, 46cm by 9cm by 57cm, both with taxidermist's full paper trade labels to verso £550 - 750
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Taxidermy: A Cased Knob-Billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos), by John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a full mount hen bird stood upon painted faux rock groundwork, above a mirrored simulated pool of water, amidst tall grasses, reeds and fauna, set against a pale blue sky painted back board, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 52.5cm by 25cm by 47.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior upper right £400 - 600
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Natural History: A 19th Century Whale Bone Walking Stick, the tapering haft with baleen collar, terminating in a worked "T" shaped marine ivory handle, 87cm length £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Fishing Mouse, circa 2019, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic mouse in full fishing attire, stood upon a painted faux rock ledge, with fishing rod raised and net in hand, landing a miniature salmon from the river below, set against a watercolour painted river bank scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 25.5cm by 8.5cm by 22cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior A.J. Armitstead 2019 £200 - 250
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Stoat (Mustela erminea), circa 2019, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a large full mount male, stood upon a curved tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns, moss and fauna, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 28.5cm by 13cm by 39.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: Scottish Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), circa 2018, 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, 19cm from the wall, 34cm high, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £200 - 300
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Hides/Skins; A High Quality Cow Hide Floor Rug, modern, with dark brown and white patination, maximum length 257cm, maximum width 217cm £150 - 250
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Taxidermy: A Cased White-Faced Whistling Tree Duck and Tufted Duck, circa late 20th Century, by J. Crewdson, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Clayton Bank, Darwen, Lancashire, a full mount White-faced whistling tree duck stood upon a painted faux rock, above a Tufted duck below, both amongst reeds, faux rocks and grasses within a simulated puddle, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with wooden frame, raised upon four bun feet, 50.5cm by 30cm by 53cm £150 - 200
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Taxidermy: A Collection of European Countryside Birds, circa late 20th Century, by J. Crewdson, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Clayton Bank, Darwen, Lancashire, six full mount birds to include - Ring-Necked Pheasant, Coot, Magpie, Common Wood Pigeon, two Rock Pigeons, five examples mounted upon wall hanging shields, the other stood atop a split log mounted upon an oak base (6) £150 - 200
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Taxidermy: Nuthatch and A Pair of Chaffinches, circa late 20th century, by Briden Taxidermy, Middleham, a full mount adult Nuthatch stood upon a small tree stump, issuing from moss covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a five-glass table display case 13cm by 13cm by 22cm including base, together with a pair of cased Chaffinches, male and female both perched upon small branches, issuing from moss and lichen covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a five-glass table display case 21.5cm by 13.5cm by 19cm including base (2) £100 - 150
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Taxidermy: Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), circa late 20th century, by Briden Taxidermy, Middleham, full mount adult perched upon a small cut tree stump, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, leaves and fauna, enclosed beneath a modern glass dome, mounted upon a circular base, 32.5cm overall height £120 - 180
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Antlers/Horns: African Hunting Trophy Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx), modern, polished horns on upper skull, mounted upon a perspex stand, overall height 97cm £100 - 150
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Antlers/Horns; African Hunting Trophy Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama) polished horns on upper skull on stand, mounted to a perspex base, overall height 74cm £80 - 120
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Antlers/Horns; African Hunting Trophy Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama) polished horns on upper skull on stand, mounted to a perspex base, overall height 71cm £80 - 120
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Skulls/Anatomy: Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii), modern, polished upper skull, mounted upon an ebonised oval wall mounted shield, 53cm £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Mask (Lutra lutra), circa 05/09/1935, by E.F. Spicer FZ.S. & Sons, Naturalists & Entomologists, 58 Suffolk Street, Birmingham, an adult otter mask looking straight ahead with mouth agape, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 22cm from the wall, taxidermist's circular paper trade label to verso, bearing square white plaque "B.C.O.H. 5.9.1935, Conway" £180 - 280
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Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa 18/11/1911, by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 167 Piccadilly, London, an adult head mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 23cm from the wall, 33cm high, taxidermist's RW gouge and trade label to verso, bearing ivorine plaque "November 18th 1911" £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: Antique Eurasian Otter Paws (Lutra lutra), circa early 20th century, three various sized Otter paws, two mounted as broaches, all mounted with silver and silver plated mounts and clasps, two bearing engraved inscriptions "D.O.H Widecombe Island Holne 0ct 5th 1921, B.C.O.H Alyn 2nd August 1924" (2) £80 - 120
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Taxidermy: Two Mounted Hare Head Mounts (Lepus timidus), circa 1960 and 1964, by Edward Gerrard, 61 College Place, Camden Town, London, a matched pair of Hare head mounts, both mounted on similar shields looking straight ahead, taxidermist's full paper trade labels to verso, bearing text "N/cle & District Beagles, Buteland, Feb 6th 1960, Farley Hill Beagles, Ufton Nervet, 1hr- 10 mins, 7-1-1964" (2) both suffering from moth damage (a/f) £200 - 300
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Diorama of Common Snipe and Jack Snipe, (Gallinago gallinago) and (Lymnocryptes minimus), by H.T. Shopland, Carver, Gilder & Naturalist, 40 Higher Union Street, Torquay, a diorama of four full mounts all standing upon faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of ferns, tall grasses, brush and fauna, set against a pale blue painted back board, enclosed within a typical four-glass display case with painted taped frame, 52cm by 20.5cm by 43cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso £280 - 380
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Taxidermy: A Common Garden Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), modern, a full mount adult, stood upon a small painted faux rock, mounted upon an oval mahogany base, 24cm by 17cm £30 - 50
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Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Red-Necked Nightjars (Caprimulgus ruficollis), a pair of full mounts male and female, the male perched on a small branch above the female, amidst a natural setting of ferns, gorse, moss and brush, set against a pale blue painted back board, enclosed within a modern four-glass table display case with painted taped frame, 37cm by 23cm by 28cm, originally from the personal collection of Naturalist and Wildlife Artist Geoffrey Campbell Black, 1927-2002 £250 - 350
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Taxidermy: A Taxidermist's Artist's Display Case, by H.Jones, Llanrwst, a specimen of a full mount Magpie in various stages of preparation, with various coloured eyes displayed mounted to the back board, an assortment of information also attached to the interior, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 62cm by 11cm by 51cm £120 - 180
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Taxidermy: A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), possibly by John Cooper & Sons, London, a full mount perched upon a small lichen encrusted branch, issuing from a grit covered faux rock ledge, amidst grasses and fauna, set against a pale blue painted sky circular back board, mounted upon a circular wall hanging dome plinth, 28cm diameter (lacking glass dome). £70 - 100
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Taxidermy: A Kirk's Dik Dik (Madoqua kirkii), circa 1902, by Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, a neck mount looking straight ahead, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 19cm from the wall, bearing ivorine plaque "Kirk's Dik Dik, Manda I, Lamu. B.E.A. 28. Fen. 02, R.O.B.B", gouged RW to verso £80 - 120
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Taxidermy: A Pair of Eastern Thomson's Gazelle's (Eudorcas thomsoni), circa 1960, by Rowland Ward Ltd, Nairobi, a pair of shoulder mounts, one looking to the left, 59cm from the wall, the other to the right, 63cm from the wall, both 32cm from the wall, both bearing alloy trade labels to verso (2) £200 - 300
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Sporting: Five Various Copper Advertising Plaques, a small selection of copper plaques including "The Jungle, Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London", "Warwickshire Cockfighting Association, all cocks must be examined before entering the ring, April 1843", "Lagopus Scoticus, this bird has been mounted and stuffed for the Great Exhibition 1851, by Ivor Poake, Ltd, The Strand London", "Brighton Crab Company, our crabs are caught in the best environment please be aware of others, P. Frampton director 1882", "Idaho Turkey Farmers Inc, Idaho, Oven ready gobblers ready for stuffing, The best in the west !", together with A Pair of Bronzed Relief Wall Plaques of Hunting Hounds (7) £60 - 90
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Sporting: A Bronze Model of a Grouse after Pierre-Jules Mêne, a bronze model of an adult Grouse with right foot raised, 23cm high £100 - 150
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Antlers/Horns: Five Sets of Roebuck Antlers on Shields, circa mid 20th century, five sets of adult antlers on cut upper frontlets, on shields, three examples by Rowland Ward, 167 Piccadilly, London, bearing ivorine plaques "Winsen Germany, Nov 1945" and "Kneiting Bavaria, 13-6-66", another example by F.E. Gunn, 84-86 St Giles Street, Norwich, together with another by Hunter Smallpage, York, with plaques "C.S.R, Cinovec" (5) £70 - 100
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Taxidermy: Two Ostrich Feet (Struthio camelus), circa 1955, two right feet from an adult Ostrich, one mounted as a lamp, the other mounted as an ashtray, each mounted upon an Africa continent shaped wood base, one example bearing a hand written paper label "Presented to the players by the President ???, British Lions Tour 1955" £40 - 60
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Sporting: A Comical Fox Hunter Head Mount on Shield, a fibre glass comical mounted Fox Hunter on shield, "CAUGHT BY A FOX", attached a selection of Red Fox brushes, a mounted Red Fox brush in original box with silver ferule, by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, engraved "To the kid from Fred, Swindon, September 1928" with accompanying letter, together with two other mounted brushes with oak handles (qty) £70 - 100
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Sporting: An Otter Hunting Pole and Otter Spear, circa 1917, a short length Otter spear (probably reduced down from a longer spear), fitted with a leather wrist loop, the head fitted with a high quality steel point, 31.5cm, overall length 129.5cm, together with a bamboo shafted Otter Pole, fitted with a metal tip, 9 notches to the upper shaft, overall length 167cm (2) £250 - 350
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Sporting: A Selection of Salmon Gaffs, by Charles Farlow, 91 The Strand, London, two Salmon gaffs both signed Charles Farlow, with brass ferrules and steel hooks, one 207cm, the other 131.5cm, together with a brass extending Trout gaff with priest terminal, unsigned, 34.5cm closed, 90cm full extended, also a five pronged fish spear head (4) £40 - 60
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