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Auction date Wednesday 26 February 2025 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Head of Sale: 

Julian Smith


Auction: 

Wednesday 26th February at 10.30am

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Total lots: 387

A COLD PAINTED BRONZE OF A CHAMOIX
Lot 337 Unsold
A COLD PAINTED BRONZE OF A CHAMOIX
mounted on a marble base, 16cm x 20cm
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A 'BLACK FOREST' CARVED STANDARD LAMP
Lot 338 Unsold
A 'BLACK FOREST' CARVED STANDARD LAMP
late 19th century, of a chamois climbing up a rocky slope, signed to the base 'rFLufiu', 170cm high
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
AN EDWARDIAN OAK COLLECTER'S CHEST
Lot 339 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN OAK COLLECTER'S CHEST
the four graduated drawers containing a collection of various shells, coral, rocks, crystals and a lizard skin, 22cm high x 40cm wide x 22cm deep
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT HEAD
Lot 340 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT HEAD
mounted on an oak shield, with inscription 'River Mole, 12-8-54', 24cm long
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
ROGER BROOKES, HEREFORDSHIRE: A CARVED WOOD AND HAND-PAINTED SEA TROUT
Lot 341 Sold
ROGER BROOKES, HEREFORDSHIRE: A CARVED WOOD AND HAND-PAINTED SEA TROUT
on a light blue painted and bevelled backboard, with plaque inscribed 'Sea Trout, Sewin, wgt 9lb 1oz Henllys on the River Towy', with a signed label to the reverse 'This is an original wood carving by Roger Brookes no. 423. Signed by Roger Brookes 21st January 2025', 30cm x 88cm
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TWO HAND-PAINTED BROWN TROUT
Lot 342 Sold
TWO HAND-PAINTED BROWN TROUT
mounted on oval pine boards, 28cm long (2)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A WALL MOUNTED SALMON
Lot 343 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A WALL MOUNTED SALMON
by Jim Blair, 92cm long

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 344 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed case, with label to the back of the case inscribed 'Roach caught by S. Goulden at Pershore, August 11th 1901', (in the style of Cooper), 29cm x 45cm
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
Lot 345 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed case, with gilt inscription 'Perch 2lb 1oz. Caught by SB Taylor, Trentham Lake, February 24th 1918', 21cm x 48cm
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 346 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed case, with gilt inscription "Roach 1lb 15 3/4oz. Caught by J. Williams in Hereford 13th November 1948', 29cm x 50cm
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RUDD
Lot 347 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RUDD
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, in a glazed bow-fronted case, with gilt inscription 'Caught by A.H. Burrows at Frithville, September 19th 1921. 1lb 12 3/4oz', 29cm x 46cm
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A PIKE
Lot 348 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PIKE
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow-fronted case with gilt inscription 'Pike 20lbs. Caught by E. Smith on 24th September 1943. Jolly Anglers Association', 45cm x 120cm
Note: Mr Eric Smith was a prolific angler from Peterborough and fished at many major fishing events…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A CHUB
Lot 349 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CHUB
by A.J. Hall, Naturalist, Romford, Essex, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow front case, with a plaque inside the case 'Chub from the Dorset Stour, September 2004, 7lb 7oz', 26cm high x 70cm long
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
Lot 350 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
by J. Cooper & Sons, Radnor Street, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a bow fronted glazed case, the glass with gilt inscription 'Trout 3 1/4lb Caught in the Camborne Reservoir September 26th 1924', 24cm high x 68cm wide
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A BARBEL
Lot 351 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A BARBEL
by A.W. Gamage Ltd, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow front case, 46cm high x 88cm wide
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: SIX DACE
Lot 352 Sold
TAXIDERMY: SIX DACE
by WN Gibson, Naturalist, London, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow front case, with paper label inscribed "Dace caught at Whittlesford by F. Rumsey 1909. Weights 11oz, 10oz, 9 1/2oz, 9 1/2oz, 9 1/2oz, 9 1/2oz.', 46cm high x 78cm wide
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A TENCH
Lot 353 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A TENCH
with an internal label stating ' Preserved by J. Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St. Luke, London E.C., in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow front case, 32cm high x 60cm wide
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RAINBOW TROUT
Lot 354 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RAINBOW TROUT
by Sean Douglas, Taxidermy, Laverstock, Salisbury, in an aquatic setting, mounted in a glazed bow front case, the glass with gilt inscription 'Caught by E. Turner, White Sheet Farm, 22nd August 1996, 10lb 12oz', 39cm high x 78cm long
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A 19TH CENTURY CAIMAN
Lot 354a Sold
TAXIDERMY: A 19TH CENTURY CAIMAN
84cm long
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A 19TH CENTURY CAIMAN
Lot 354b Sold
TAXIDERMY: A 19TH CENTURY CAIMAN
displaying the entire outer body of the caiman as a flat, stretched-out hide, 112cm long
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
ANDREW GLASBY: A COLD PAINTED BRONZE 'LITTLE OWL'
Lot 355 Sold
ANDREW GLASBY: A COLD PAINTED BRONZE 'LITTLE OWL'
perched on a naturalistic bronzed wooden perch, limited edition 13/48, 20cm x 12cm
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A SNOWY OWL
Lot 356 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A SNOWY OWL
19th century, sitting atop a rocky outcrop within a glass dome, total height 75cm
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY GROUP: A BARN OWL, TAWNY OWL, LITTLE OWL AND FINCHES
Lot 357 Sold
TAXIDERMY GROUP: A BARN OWL, TAWNY OWL, LITTLE OWL AND FINCHES
in a naturalistic setting, mounted in a Victorian domed glass display case
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A VICTORIAN CASED BARN OWL
Lot 358 Sold
A VICTORIAN CASED BARN OWL
naturalistically posed on mossy outcrop, 35.5cm high x 33cm wide x 17cm deep
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £30 - £50
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PEREGINE FALCON
Lot 359 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A VICTORIAN PEREGINE FALCON
in a naturalistic setting in a glass dome, on an oak circular base, 50cm high
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A COCK PHEASANT
Lot 360 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A COCK PHEASANT
mounted on a wooden perch on an oak base, 40cm x 28cm
Hammer price: £25
Estimate: £30 - £50
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A VICTORIAN GLASS BUTTERFLY DOME
Lot 361 Sold
A VICTORIAN GLASS BUTTERFLY DOME
displaying a variety of butterflies perched on a naturalistic wooden stump, in a glass dome with ebonised base on turned bun feet, 42cm high
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER
Lot 362 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BADGER
his front paws resting on a naturalistic wooden tree stump, mounted on an oak plinth, 63cm high x 56cm long
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN FOX
Lot 362a Sold
TAXIDERMY: AN EDWARDIAN FOX
set in a naturalistic setting within a glazed case, 54cm x 88cm
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
Lot 363 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
on a shaped oak shield, 30cm high x 21cm wide x 25cm deep
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
Lot 364 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
by P. Spicer, on a shaped oak shield, with ivorine plaque "TOFT JAN.3.21", labelled verso "The Victorian Taxidermy Co. Ltd.", stamped "P. SPICER & SONS, TAXIDERMISTS, LEAMINGTON", 35cm high x 22cm wide x 25cm deep
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
Lot 365 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED FOX MASK
on a shaped ebonised oak shield, labelled verso 'ROWLAND WARD, Ltd., NATURALISTS TO H.M. THE KING', 30cm high x 22cm wide x 25cm deep
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF MOUNTED OTTER MASKS
Lot 366 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF MOUNTED OTTER MASKS
on shaped oak shields by Rowland Ward Ltd., with ivorine plaques "B.O.H. TANAT (GLAN TANAT) AUG.11th.1911" and "B.O.H. TANAT (GLAN-YA-AFON) MAY 20.1911", initials carved verso "R.W.", 33cm high x 21cm wide x 24cm deep (2)
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED OTTER MASK
Lot 367 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED OTTER MASK
on shaped oak shield by P. Spicer, with ivorine plaque 'KILLED ON THE COD BECK MAY 16th 1912.', stamped verso 'P. SPICER & Co TAXIDERMISTS LEAMINGTON, 5', 25cm high x 19cm wide x 23cm deep
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED OTTER MASK
Lot 368 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A MOUNTED OTTER MASK
on a shaped oak shield by P. Spicer, with ivorine plaque 'KILLED BY THE CULMSTOCK OTTER HOUNDS AT BREDY FARM JULY 29th 1934', stamped verso 'P. SPICER & SONS TAXIDERMISTS LEAMINGTON, L5', 28cm high x 20cm wide x 20cm deep
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A BOAR'S HEAD
Lot 369 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A BOAR'S HEAD
mounted on a shaped oak shield, 53cm high
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
Lot 370 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak shield, 63cm high
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
Lot 371 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak shield, 55cm high
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
Lot 372 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak wall shield, 50cm high
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
Lot 373 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A WILD BOAR NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak wall shield, 62cm high
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER NECK MOUNT
Lot 374 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER NECK MOUNT
on a shaped wooden shield with brass plaque "S. W. U. GLEN CASSLEY 17.08.94. 16st. 8lbs", 10 antler points, the antlers 76cm wide, 100cm high x 55cm deep overall
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER NECK MOUNT
Lot 375 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER NECK MOUNT
with brass plaque "9.10.90 GLEN MUIC INVERCASSLEY 14st 0lbs", 75cm wide x 110cm high x 60cm deep
Hammer price: £460
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RED STAG HEAD MOUNT BY JOHN MACPHERSON
Lot 376 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RED STAG HEAD MOUNT BY JOHN MACPHERSON
with ivorine plaque titled "KINARA 28-9-37 J. R. P." and label verso, 9 antler points, 57cm wide x 100cm high x 50cm deep
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER STAG NECK MOUNT
Lot 377 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER STAG NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak shield, 90cm wide x 120cm high x 70cm deep
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER STAG NECK MOUNT
Lot 378 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A RED DEER STAG NECK MOUNT
on a shaped oak shield, with inscription 'Q.S.H. Found Broomfield Wood. Killed Fishers Moor. 17th Sept: 1931', an old Rowland Ward label to the back of the shield, no. 2652, 53cm wide
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A LARGE PAIR OF RED STAG ANTLERS
Lot 379 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A LARGE PAIR OF RED STAG ANTLERS
with skull, 88cm wide, antler length 79cm
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RED STAG ANTLERS
Lot 380 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RED STAG ANTLERS
six points, mounted on a shaped oak shield, 71cm wide
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RED DEER STAG ANTLERS
Lot 381 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PAIR OF RED DEER STAG ANTLERS
mounted on an oak shield, 78cm wide
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025

Total lots: 387

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