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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 PAIR OF VICTORIAN RUFFS
Lot 49 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF VICTORIAN RUFFS
within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a glass domed case with ebonised base, with a paper label inscribed "A pair of ruffs shot near Wimborne set in 1830/1840 by David Brothers", 44cm high.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN GREY PARROT
Lot 50 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN GREY PARROT
within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a glass domed case with circular ebonised base, 44cm 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: £300
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PAIR OF BUDGERIGARS
Lot 51 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PAIR OF BUDGERIGARS
within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a domed case, 28cm high

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN KINGFISHER
Lot 52 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN KINGFISHER
within a naturalistic setting, mounted on an ebonised base in a domed case, 24cm diam.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PAIR OF LITTLE OWLS
Lot 53 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PAIR OF LITTLE OWLS
in a naturalistic setting, in a domed case with ebonised base, 50cm 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: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN LAPWING
Lot 54 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN LAPWING
within a naturalistic setting in a glass domed case with a wooden oval base, 34cm high

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WOODPECKER
Lot 55 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WOODPECKER
within a naturalistic setting, in a domed display case, 47cm diam.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A KINGFISHER
Lot 56 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A KINGFISHER
by James Gardner of Holburn, within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a glazed domed case, 32cm diam.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN CUCKOO
Lot 57 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN CUCKOO
within a naturalistic setting, in a glass domed case, 45cm diam.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN NORTHERN FLICKER
Lot 58 Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN NORTHERN FLICKER
within a naturalistic setting, mounted in a domed case, 56cm diam.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A YOUNG OTTER
Lot 59 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A YOUNG OTTER
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 42cm x 50cm

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: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RATS
Lot 60 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RATS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 28cm x 39cm.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
Lot 61 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case, with gilt line border, 42cm x 46cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A STOAT
Lot 62 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A STOAT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), holding a wing from a kill within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 30cm x 35cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF POLECATS
Lot 63 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF POLECATS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with their kill of a rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 62cm x 56cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
Lot 64 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), in winter plumage, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 48cm x 48cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
Lot 65 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with its' kill of a cock pheasant, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 85cm x 65cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: AN OTTER
Lot 66 Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN OTTER
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with its' kill of a brown trout, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 66cm 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: £320
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER HUNTING A WEASEL
Lot 67 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER HUNTING A WEASEL
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 78cm x 75cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX CUB
Lot 68 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX CUB
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with his kill of a baby rabbit, within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 349cm x 45cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX AND TWO CUBS
Lot 69 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX AND TWO CUBS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with their kill of a young grey partridge, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 83cm x 82cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX CUB
Lot 70 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX CUB
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with its kill of a young jay, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 58cm x 54cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF FOX CUBS
Lot 71 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF FOX CUBS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with their kill of a baby rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 70cm x 78cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
Lot 72 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with its kill of a red grouse, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 80cm x 90cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX HUNTING A HARE
Lot 73 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX HUNTING A HARE
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 59cm x 84cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
Lot 74 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with his kill of a corncrake, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 87cm x 89cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX HUNTING BABY RABBITS AT THEIR WARREN
Lot 75 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX HUNTING BABY RABBITS AT THEIR WARREN
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 80cm x 80cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
Lot 75a Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), with its' kill of a woodcock, within a naturalistic setting in a front glazed display case with gilt line border, 83cm x 60cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MALE OTTER
Lot 76 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MALE OTTER
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with its kill of a fish, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 83cm x 90cm

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: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A MALE OTTER
Lot 77 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MALE OTTER
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with his kill of a brown trout, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 78cm x 92cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
Lot 78 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 40cm x 43cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
Lot 79 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RABBIT
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 48cm x 53cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BADGERS
Lot 80 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF BADGERS
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942) with their kill of a rabbit, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 92cm x 70cm

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: £850
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A LEMUR
Lot 81 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A LEMUR
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), holding a tropical fruit within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, label to the case back "Supplied by the Victorian Taxidermy Co. Ltd, Leamington Spa", 79cm x 50cm

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: £4,200
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A TERRIER
Lot 82 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TERRIER
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), wearing a leather studded collar and hunting a rat, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 60cm x 75cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A JACK RUSSELL
Lot 83 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A JACK RUSSELL
by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth (1860-1942), laying on a rug within a house interior setting, in a glazed display case with gilt line border, 30cm x 70cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN TERRIER DOG
Lot 84 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN TERRIER DOG
wearing a leather and metal-studded collar, 47cm long x 26cm high

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A VICTORIAN OAK AND METAL RAT TRAP
Lot 85 Sold
A VICTORIAN OAK AND METAL RAT TRAP
containing a taxidermy rat inside the cage, 14cm x 19cm.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: AN OTTER MASK
Lot 86 Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN OTTER MASK
by P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington Spa, mounted on an oak shield, with a silver hallmarked plaque inscribed "E. C. O. H. Ribble Brockenhole, 18lbs bitch. 31-5-37", stamped to the back of the shield "915 M5".

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A HARE MASK
Lot 87 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A HARE MASK
by P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington Spa, mounted on an oak shield with an ivorine plaque inscribed "Oakhurst Beetles Lackenden February 5th 1931" and stamped to the shield back no. 3313; and another taxidermy hare mask by P. Spice & Sons, Leamington Spa, mounted on an oak shield with ivorine plaque inscribed "Oakhurst Beagles, Tuesnoad, January 11th 1930" and stamped 173 to the shield back (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…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER MASK
Lot 88 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER MASK
mounted on an oak shield, with inscription "Tancnwch, June 7th 1941"; and another taxidermy badger mask, mounted on an oak shield (2)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A FOX MASK
Lot 89 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A FOX MASK
by H. McIntyre, Taxidermist of Stonehaven, Kingcardineshire, mounted on an oak shield, with paper label to the reverse of the shield, with ivorine plaque inscribed “Killed Mingca 13/3/62 by D.F.H.”

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A PLASTER-CAST MASK OF A FOX TERRIER
Lot 90 Sold
A PLASTER-CAST MASK OF A FOX TERRIER
mounted on an oak shield.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN TURTLE HEAD
Lot 91 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN TURTLE HEAD
mounted on an oak shield

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: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A RAM'S HEAD
Lot 92 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RAM'S HEAD
P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington Spa, wearing a leather collar with brass bells, mounted on an oak shield.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BULL'S HEAD
Lot 93 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BULL'S HEAD
by Murray & Sons, mounted on an oak shield with ivorine plaque inscribed "1926 Smithfield, London Gallowey Breed Champion and Premium Junior Champion Steer by All Breeds. Bought by G.W. Isherwood"

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BULLS HEAD
Lot 94 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BULLS HEAD
mounted on an oak shield with brass plaque inscribed "Feale no. 8 calved June 15th 1884. Sire Aherlow no. 1 Dam Waterbilly no. 26. First prize R.D.S. Dublin 1885. First Prize C. Cork AS Cork 1885. Second Prize R.D.S. Dublin 1887. First prize R.D.S. Kilkarney 1887. First Prize RA.S Newcastle Upon Tyne 1887 RDS Dublin 1889. H.C. & R.R.A.SE Windsor 1889".

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN BULLS HEAD
Lot 95 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN BULLS HEAD
mounted on an oak shield.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 February 2023
15 February 2023

Total lots: 521

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