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Auction date Wednesday 15 February 2023 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Auction: 

Wednesday 15th February at 10.30am

Including the collections of

The Richard Pratley collection of Taxidermy,

The Christopher Bent Cockfighting collection, 

A single owner sporting collection, part II.

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Head of Sale: Julian Smith

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 521

TAXIDERMY: A CURLEW
Lot 1 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CURLEW
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 50cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BANTAM CHICKEN
Lot 2 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BANTAM CHICKEN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 32cm x 30cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RAVEN
Lot 3 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RAVEN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), in winter plumage, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 47cm x 30cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PIGEON
Lot 4 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PIGEON
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), in winter plumage, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 30cm x 34cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BITTERN
Lot 5 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BITTERN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 80cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF GREY PARTRIDGES
Lot 6 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF GREY PARTRIDGES
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), one in winter plumage, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 47cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BITTERN
Lot 7 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BITTERN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 77cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A TERN
Lot 8 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TERN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 34cm x 40cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SPARROW HAWKS
Lot 9 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SPARROW HAWKS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), one sparrow hawk with its' kill and a taxidermy butterfly to the backboard, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 62cm x 37cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHAGS
Lot 10 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHAGS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 83cm x 68cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MALE GOLDEN EAGLE
Lot 11 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MALE GOLDEN EAGLE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 88cm x 75cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £11,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A SWAN
Lot 12 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A SWAN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), accompanied by a pair of moorhens, and a pair of swallows in flight, one catching a butterfly, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 90cm x 112cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
Sold by PT Sale to Nigel Poole TAXIDERMY: A SWAN
Lot 13 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A SWAN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with a swift in flight, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, collection no. 864 to the back and paper label to the case back "Supplied by the Victorian Taxidermy Co. Ltd, Leamington Spa", 105cm x 95cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
Lot 14 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 34cm x 64cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A COCK AND A HEN BANTAM
Lot 15 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A COCK AND A HEN BANTAM
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 47cm x 53cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
Lot 16 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, with a pencil inscription to the back of the case "J. Smith Jones, Bridge Street, Lampeter", 72cm x 70cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHELDUCKS
Lot 17 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHELDUCKS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with six ducklings, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 68cm x 76cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MALE AND A FEMALE BLACK GROUSE
Lot 18 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MALE AND A FEMALE BLACK GROUSE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 72cm x 66cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF JAYS
Lot 19 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF JAYS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 52cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BUZZARDS
Lot 20 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BUZZARDS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), in winter plumage with their kill of a baby rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 86cm x 68cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
Lot 21 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with its kill of a baby rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 62cm x 56cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHELDUCKS
Lot 22 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SHELDUCKS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 66cm x 60cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A CORMORANT
Lot 23 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CORMORANT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 88cm x 48cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A CUCKOO AND A CORNCRAKE
Lot 24 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CUCKOO AND A CORNCRAKE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 50cm x 33cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF CURLEWS
Lot 25 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF CURLEWS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 60cm x 46cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MIXED GROUP OF BIRDS
Lot 26 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MIXED GROUP OF BIRDS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), comprising a pair of sparrow hawks, a heron, lapwing, a snipe and a widgeon, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 92cm x 76cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if the sparrowhawks in this Lot are sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PARROT
Lot 27 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PARROT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 47cm x 27cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PEREGRINE FALCOLN
Lot 28 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PEREGRINE FALCOLN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with its kill of a grey partridge, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 52cm x 52cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RED TAILED HAWK
Lot 29 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RED TAILED HAWK
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with its kill of a rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 56cm x 53cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A GOOSE
Lot 30 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A GOOSE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 57cm x 50cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
Lot 31 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 68cm x 48cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
Lot 32 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF SEAGULLS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 60cm x 52cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A GROUP OF SEAGULLS
Lot 33 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A GROUP OF SEAGULLS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 85cm x 90cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF GANNETS
Lot 34 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF GANNETS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 63cm x 63cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A GROUP OF MIXED DUCKS
Lot 35 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A GROUP OF MIXED DUCKS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 83cm x 86cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BITTERNS WITH A KINGFISHER IN FLIGHT
Lot 36 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BITTERNS WITH A KINGFISHER IN FLIGHT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 92cm x 90cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: AN ALBATROSS, A GULL AND A WADER IN FLIGHT
Lot 37 Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN ALBATROSS, A GULL AND A WADER IN FLIGHT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 66cm x 83cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF TAWNY OWLS
Lot 38 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF TAWNY OWLS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 68cm x 24cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MALE KESTREL
Lot 39 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MALE KESTREL
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 47cm x 29cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A HERON
Lot 40 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A HERON
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 27cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A GOOSE
Lot 41 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A GOOSE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 62cm x 57cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A WATER RAIL
Lot 42 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A WATER RAIL
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 30cm x 30cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MERLIN
Lot 43 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MERLIN
by J. Mounteney & Son Naturalist, 42 Royal Arcade, Cardiff, with its kill of a finch, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case, 34cm x 33cm ; and a taxidermy woodcock within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case, 29cm x 35cm (2)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A HOOPOE
Lot 44 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A HOOPOE
with a naturalistic setting in a glazed case, 30cm x 30cm. Shot in Devon in 1852.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WAX WING
Lot 45 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WAX WING
within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case with gilt border; a taxidermy Turnstone; and a taxidermy hawk (3)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN THRUSH
Lot 46 Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN THRUSH
under a glass dome within a naturalistic setting, 38cm high.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN BUZZARD
Lot 47 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN BUZZARD
within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a glass domed case, 58cm high.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold/shipped outside of the UK.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN CRESTED PIGEON
Lot 48 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN CRESTED PIGEON
mounted on a wooden perch, in a glass domed case, 43cm high.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023

Total lots: 521

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