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Auction date Wednesday 4 October 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

Julian Smith

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 309

CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
Lot 271 Sold
CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
limited edition 270/1000, signed by Christopher Frost; and "The Practical Taxidermist" (2)
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON
Lot 272 Sold
A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON
mounted on an oak board, with brass plaque inscribed "Salmon 40lbs Caught from Green Banks, The Royalty Fishery, Christchurch, Hampshire, Avon, 16th March 1956 by H.J. Potterton", 130cm x 40cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D. MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SEA TROUT
Lot 279 Sold
P.D. MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SEA TROUT
naturalistically painted and mounted against a graduated blue/grey background, in a set in a glazed wooden barrel-front case, with inscription "Norway 4th Sept' 1895 Sea Trout 14lbs", 98cm x 34cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D.MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A BROWN TROUT
Lot 280 Sold
P.D.MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A BROWN TROUT
naturalistically painted and mounted against a graduated green/blue painted background, in a glazed mahogany barrel-front case, inscribed "Caught by C.M.P. in Persey Pond, June 19th, 1899, weight 1lb 1oz", 50cm x 23cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
G. GILLET: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
Lot 281 Sold
G. GILLET: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
naturalistically painted and mounted on dark green velvet, in a glazed wooden domed case, inscribed "Salmon. Male. Caught on the Findhorn, 20th Sept, 1902. Weight 40lbs"

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D.MALLOCH, PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
Lot 282 Sold
P.D.MALLOCH, PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
naturalistically painted and mounted on a graduated pale blue background, in a glazed barrel-front case, with inscription "Killed in the Earn, 1891 by F. D. B. Weight 22 1/2lbs", the reverse of the case inscribed in chalk "From Miss Brand, Kipax Lodge, Molton 7th-3rd-1945", 42cm x 44cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,100
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
Lot 283 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
within an aquatic setting in a glazed case, with paper label inscribed "Perch. Weight 2lbs 12 1/2ozs caught by W. Taylor, Parkinson Stove Angling Society at Atcham", 58cm x 30cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 284 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
by J. Cooper & Son, London, within an aquatic setting, paper label to the corner inscribed "Taken by Mr Mitchell in the Colne, weight 1lbs 14 1/4ozs, October 19th 1890", 60cm x 36cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 285 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
within an aquatic setting, in a glazed case, 47cm x 30cm; and a taxidermy Turnstone, in a glazed case, 32cm x 20cm (2)

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
Lot 286 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed bow front case with gilt inscription "Brown Trout 2lbs 9oz Church House Pool, Glanwye, Builth, 8th April 1938, R.S.R. Trevor" 57cm x 27cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
Lot 287 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed bow front display case, a label inside the case inscribed "Taken at Pevensey Sluice, Jany 12th 1901 by W.E. Stent. Weight 1lb 6 1/2ozs", 46cm x 29cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A CHUB
Lot 288 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CHUB
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting in a bow front glazed display case, with gilt inscription "Chub caught by A. Parkes at Glasbury-on-Wye, 26th November 1933. Weight 3 3/4 lbs", 67cm x 30cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A TENCH
Lot 289 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TENCH
by Homer, London, within an aquatic setting, in a bow front glazed display case, with gilt inscription "Tench 5lbs caught by C.E. Porter, Wallingford. 21/11/38", 67cm x 37cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: THREE BROWN TROUT
Lot 290 Sold
TAXIDERMY: THREE BROWN TROUT
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed bow front wrap-around display case, with gilt inscription "Caught by The Reverend P. R. Tarbuck, May & June 1896", also with a paper label inside the case inscribed "3 1/2 lbs lake trout Loch Earn fly sooty Oliver" fly and cast mounted to the back board, 115cm x 57cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
J. COOPER, LONDON: A TAXIDERMY DACE
Lot 291 Sold
J. COOPER, LONDON: A TAXIDERMY DACE
within a naturalistic setting, in a bow front case, 28cm x 47cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A CARP
Lot 292 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CARP
within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case, with paper label to the back "E. Allen & Co. Bird, Fish and Animal Preservers. York", 89cm x 64cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 293 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case, with paper label "Roach 1lb 8ozs. Caught at Wilford Pond", 33cm x 44cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A LARGE PIKE
Lot 294 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A LARGE PIKE
in the style of Cooper & Sons, within an aquatic style setting, in a bow-fronted gilt-lined case, 50cm x 120cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £400 - £800
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VERY RARE TARPON SKIN
Lot 295 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VERY RARE TARPON SKIN
mounted on a stained oak board, circa 1890's, the board 158cm long, 58cm wide, believed to have been set up by Edward vom Hofe

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A TUNA TAIL FIN
Lot 296 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TUNA TAIL FIN
mounted on an oak board with gilt inscription "Scarborough September 3rd 1933, 688lbs Tuna 4 hours and 35 minutes H.A.B.", 59cm x 90cm

Provenance: A Single Owner Collection Part III.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
Lot 298 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BUZZARD
by James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, 1860-1942, with its kill of a baby rabbit, within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed display case with gilt-lined border, 58cm x 56cm

Provenance: A Single Owner Collection Part III.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A TAWNY OWL
Lot 299 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TAWNY OWL
on a perch within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed display case, by P.J. Taylor, with EC Certificate no. 206390/01, 50cm x 28cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A LATE 19TH CENTURY WOODCOCK GROUP
Lot 300 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A LATE 19TH CENTURY WOODCOCK GROUP
with chicks in a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case, 37cm x 64cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required by the buyer if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WHITE PIGEON
Lot 301 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN WHITE PIGEON
within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case, 22cm x 42cm; and a Victorian taxidermy blackbird within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed case (2)

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023

Total lots: 309

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