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Auction House:
Bonhams
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A rare adult Javan rhinoceros trophy head by Rowland Ward, a shoulder mount. Height 72 cm ***
*** A black rhinoceros trophy head by Rowland Ward, a neck mount of either a near adult male or a female, horns 43 cm and. Height 23 cm. Height 80 cm ***
*** A large pair of African bull elephant tusks, filled ends, metal collars and polished surfaces, stamped with game park numbers, 'TA 200' and 'TAA 201', and both dated, '1928', 215 cm ***
*** An adult black rhinoceros trophy head by Rowland Ward, a neck mount, horns 43 cm and. Length 30 cm. Height 73 cm ***
*** An elegant and large polished rhinoceros horn, mounted on a simple tapering wood plinth. Height 61 cm, 71 cm ***
*** A large pair of steel mounted bull African elephant tusks, steel caps with pierced lugs for suspension, 235 cm along the outer curve including the caps ***
*** Elephant bird ('pyornis maximus) egg, Madagascarin undamaged condition with original contents. Height 31 cm ***
*** An African rhinoceros horn. Length 62 cm (outside edge) ***
*** A magnificent male standing polar bear, in an alert pose with thick winter fur mounted on a simulated snow base. Height 245 cm. ***
*** A semi fossilised skull of the Pleistocene Irish elk, Megaloceros, the cranium still with molar teeth, and coloured a matt chocolate brown and supporting its characteristically enormous palmate antlers. Width 282 cm ***
*** An impressive red deer stag trophy head fifteen points, on shoulder shield mount. Height 178 cm ***
*** A pair of extinct adult male and female huia, on rudimentary cage perches bearing labels dated, 1874 and inscribed, 'Wanganua' under a glass dome. Height 52 cm ***
*** An extinct passenger pigeon on an L-shaped perch on a grassy base, the five glass case containing an ivorine Museum label. Height 44 cm ***
*** An exceptional collage of Asian pheasants and partridges, displayed on naturalistic rockwork and foliage with jewel beetles, and comprising a chukar, a male western tragopan, male Himalayan monal, male Blyth's tragopan, two male koklass pheasants and male… ***
*** A very rare display of paradise and ground parrots, two now-extinct Australian paradise parrots perched either side of a rare Australian ground parrot on a single branch amid native foliage, in five glass case. Height 62 cm ***
*** A rare matched pair of 18th century French celestial and terrestrial table globes by Desnos, the 31 cm globes papered with twelve gores, the terrestrial titled 'Se Monte Et Vend Chez Desnos. Ingenieur Pour Tout Les Instruments de Mathematique, Rue S.… ***
*** An Asian gilt copper mounted stained elephant or mammoth tusk trumpet, the engraved collars and mouth piece ornamenting the chocolate brown patinated tusk, 169 cm ***
*** The Barber's Shop, an amusing Edwardian or late Victorian display depicting macaques barbering two domestic cats, whilst a third baboon reads the paper in the corner, within a fitted shop interior, in a gilt-lined architectural oak cabinet on stand, 76 cm… ***
*** A white metal mounted Asian elephant tusk, with circular cap on one end, and presented on a plinth engraved, 'Given by Yahya, Johore', 151 cm ***
*** A group of six old skeletal displays, including coiled python, kangaroo, flamingo, hornbill, barn owl with mouse in its beak under a dome, and rabbit in a mahogany case, python. Height 80 cm ***
*** A Bengal tiger rug backed by tope coloured fabric with backstamp of Buckingham & Carnatic of Madras, pinked red felt border, circa 1920. Length 266 cm ***
*** An adult aardvark, standing on an earthy base, in five glass case. Height 80 cm ***
*** A fine mid 19th century brass-inlaid mahogany barometer, the swan neck pediment centred by a ribbed urn over heavy brass applied mouldings and inlay, the trunk set with a mercury thermometer and terminating in a turned cistern cover, the angled silvered… ***
*** A magnificent African adult lioness, fully mounted in a rearing pose on her hind legs with open snarling mouth. Length 163 cm. Height 83 cm ***
*** A collage of East Australian fauna, displayed on branch perches and rockwork with grasses, with a koala kitten beneath and array of birds, comprising an adult male regent bowerbird, adult crimson rosella, adult male and female Australian King parrot,… ***
*** Four penguin displays, comprising two adult King penguins on plain wood bases, with old labels and provenance to 1901, a fairy penguin on icework base in a five glass case, and a humboldt penguin on snowy base under glass dome, tallest 81 cm ***
*** A historically interesting male great bustard standing on a grassy mound with tail feathers and moustache plumes erect, bearing a label inscribed, '.from the collection of the Rt. Hon. E. Bouverie. Lavington, Wilts.one of the last surviving bustards… ***
*** A family group of three great bustards comprising a male, female and chick standing on a grassy undulating base, in an architectural mahogany three glass case. Height 109 cm ***
*** A fine pair of adult male great argus pheasants by James Gardner of London, one displaying his vibrant plumage on grassy and stony ground, the other perched above. Height 165 cm ***
*** A Victorian walnut framed firescreen display of humming birds attributed to Ashmead & Co. Displaying approximately thirty-four individuals and four nests, amid branches and foliage. Height 111 cm ***
*** An extinct adult male huia, standing on a twig perch with grass tuft above a sandy base, in an architectural mahogany four glass case. Height 62 cm ***
*** A fine Eurasian eagle owl seated on a branch hunting perch amid deciduous flora, in gilt-lined glazed case. Height 141 cm ***
*** A magnificent fully grown lioness, fully mounted with open snarling mouth standing on all fours on a naturalistic rock work base. Length 193 cm. Height 107 cm ***
*** A display of three hornbills, comprising a pair of helmeted hornbills perched above a Papuan hornbill below, in five glass bamboo case. Height 167 cm ***
*** Pair of diamond cluster earrings, 19th century, each centred with an old mine-cut diamond with estimated weight 0.60 carats within a border of old mine-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, gross weight 4.8gm, length 2.5 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen… ***
*** A part albino northern brown kiwi by Rowland Ward, standing on mossy base with rockwork to one side, in four glass display. Height 61 cm ***
*** A pair of adult male and female black mangabeys, alertly seated on log pieces on an earthy base, in five glass case with carved base. Height 61 cm ***
*** An adult male great bustard standing and displaying with wing, tail and moustache plumes spread, in an ebonised four glass case. Height 111 cm ***
*** Two giant clam shells, possibly from two individuals. Width 75 cm ***
*** A group of five great owls, comprising a snowy owl on rockwork perch, a spotted wood owl on truncated perch under glass dome, two cape eagle owls, one on a mossy perch under glass dome, the other with wings outstretched on a gnarled perch, and a great… ***
*** A fine pair of adult male and female lammergeiers by white of Salisbury, c. 1895, standing on rockwork feeding perches with monkey skull below, in an ebonised three glass case, interesting label behind detailing the circumstances around their collection… ***
*** Two uncased displays of a chimpanzee and red-necked wallaby, the chimpanzee a head and arms mount, the wallaby standing on a rockwork base, 50 cm and. Height 106 cm ***
*** An adult male snowy owl, on a frosty rock perch amid grasses, in an architectural three glass case. Height 77 cm ***
*** A leopard skin pelt, mid 20th century, with fully mounted head on a blue felt background 230 cm wide ***
*** A rare adult kakapo, sitting on a stump perch amid grasses on a sandy base, in a five glass case. Height 67 cm ***
*** A fan display of a laughing kookaburra, the wing and tail feathers arranged around the head, ebonised turned handle, in glazed case. Height 57 cm ***
*** A standing Himalayan tahr upon frosty rockwork base, uncased 125 cm x 136 cm ***
*** A large collection of study and trade skins of exotic birds, including bowerbirds and numerous species of birds of paradise, Australasian parrots and cockatoos, crowned crane, black swan, etc. (approx 50) ***
*** A large collage of exotic birds displayed on branch perches on a stony base, approximately 60 individuals of 53 species. Height 133 cm ***
*** An unusual display of European game, the hung specimens comprising a male golden pheasant, brown hare, Eurasian woodcock, male willow grouse in dark red phase, and a brace of grey partridges, in deep oval mahogany case. Height 110 cm ***
*** A fine Bengal tiger skin rug by van Ingen and van Ingen taxidermy Mysore India, on original dark decorative cloth trim, good condition and colour, Lenght 260 cm. Width 186 cm ***
*** A family of three little spotted kiwis, standing above their nest hole, in a square mahogany framed five glass case on stand. Height 144 cm ***
*** A trio of male birds of paradise and a bower bird, standing on branch perches displaying their plumage, and comprising two adult male Raggiana birds of paradise and a regent bowerbird, in a Victorian mahogany four glass case on stand. Height 112 cm ***
*** Four owl displays comprising a northern hawk owl on perch with fungus in three glass corner cabinet, a pearl-spotted owlet on perch, a southern white-faced owl on perch under glass dome, and two other small owls under a glass dome, largest 73 cm ***
*** A unique mount of a giraffe bull on a timber pedestal. Height 279 cm ***
*** A large Canadian moose trophy head, 25 points, straight shoulder mount with detachable antlers, good colour and condition, 141 cm spread. Depth 125 cm ***
*** A fine pair of adult swallow-tailed kites by James Gardner of London, on woodland perches amid fungus and grasses, one simultaneously holding a moth in its beak and in one talon, in a gilt-lined ebonised case. Height 75 cm ***
*** An adult male blue bird of paradise, in characteristic and spectacular upside down mating display, hanging from a branch perch, in a four glass case. Height 70 cm ***
*** A greater spotted eagle by John Leadbeater, standing on a mossy rockwork perch with wings spread. Height 95 cm ***
*** A full skull and jaws of an adult hippopotamus, late 19th / early 20th century. Width 43 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 54 cm ***
*** A collage of male hornbills and song birds, perched amid foliage on a stony base, and including an oriental pied hornbill, a great hornbill and a Papuan hornbill, a yellow-rumped widow bird and a golden-fronted leaf bird, in glazed case. Height 97 cm ***
*** A pair of adult peregrine falcons by T. E. Gunn, attending their nest of two eggs on a rocky outcrop, in glazed case. Height 64 cm ***
*** A red deer stag trophy head 13 points, shield mount. Height 158 cm ***
*** A foraging pair of brown kiwis, on twig-strewn undulating base, in a square mahogany case on stand. Height 155 cm ***
*** A curious Victorian monkey skeleton, most likely a rhesus macaque, modelled seated in an armchair, together with a custom made rosewood cabinet. Height 63 cm ***
*** A juvenile harbour or Eurasian grey seal by W. A. M'Leay, lying on a seaweed and mollusc strewn rock on a shingle beach, in an ebonised four glass case. Length 130 cm ***
*** A toothed shark jaw trophy, probably a great white or white pointer shark, mounted exposing rows of teeth in an open gape. Width 78 cm ***
*** An adult bald eagle, standing on a branch perch over its pine-twig nest which contains a pair of eaglets and the skull of a rodent. Height 90 cm ***
*** A southern brown kiwi, standing on a mossy base amid grass, leaves and a pebble, in architectural mahogany three glass case. Height 50 cm ***
*** An adult female little spotted kiwi, standing on rockwork with tufts of grass, in five glass case. Height 48 cm ***
*** A rare full size mount of a Bull Canadian Musk Ox, in a defensive pose on a simulated base of rock and snow, Height 150 cm Lenght 170 ***
*** A rare three quarter Canadian grizzly bear, mid 20th century mount in attacking pose all claws intact, fully mounted in standing rearing attacking pose with front paws raised and mouth snarling, the back legs and lower rump missing., 120 mm high ***
*** An adult greater spotted eagle, standing on a seaweed-covered rockwork perch with salmon prey in one talon, in a five glass case. Height 84 cm ***
*** Two fallow deer stag trophy heads both shoulder mounts facing to the left, 77 and. Height 83 cm ***
*** An uncased black and white colobus monkey, displayed sitting on a branch. Height 87 cm ***
*** Two Victorian elephant foot boxes, with turned mahogany hinged lids fitted with locks, 17 and. Height 33 cm ***
*** Two bird displays of an owl and a bird of paradise, comprising an adult snowy owl on a short mossy perch, and a male Raggiana bird of paradise displaying on a twig perch, both in architectural mahogany three glass cases, 81 cm and. Height 62 cm ***
*** A Rosewood stick barometer signed G. Cetta, Sydney, circa 1840, the enclosed tube, ivory plate with single vernier, inset mercury thermometer with Fahrenheit scale, the case with arched top and brass hanging ring, the base with a brass cistern, together… ***
*** A rare adult kakapo, standing on a branch on a soily rockwork base amid ferns and grasses, in five glass case. Height 59 cm ***
*** A cheetah pelt, 197 cm long ***
*** A red deer stag trophy head 14 points, shield mount. Height 160 cm ***
*** A display of bowerbirds and birds of paradise, all males in breeding plumage and perched on branches, comprising two twelve-wired birds of paradise, a regent bowerbird and a magnificent bird of paradise, in ebonised five glass case. Height 69 cm ***
*** A rare immature long-beaked echidna and two short-beaked echidnas, two standing on simple chamfered wood bases, the long-beaked echidna endemic to montane New Guinea, and one of the short-beaked echidnas of the hairy Tasmanian form, 59 cm and two. Length… ***
*** An adult great horned owl, on a stump perch with fungus and foliage, in a bowfront corner case. Height 80 cm ***
*** Two displays of birds of paradise comprising a pair of adult Raggiana birds of paradise and a King bird of paradise, perched on a shell-strewn base in three glass case, and an adult lesser bird of paradise displaying above a black-breasted puff leg… ***
*** Two European mammal displays of a fox and hare, the red fox on a rockwork base with leveret prey, in gilt-lined three glass case, the mountain hare in pale summer coat in glazed case, 81 cm and. Height 43 cm ***
*** Four polished fossil shark teeth probably Carcharodon sp, Miocene, a mammoth molar and three other polished horn-like fossils, largest 15 cm ***
*** A tiger pelt, with fully mounted head on a brown base backing.240 cm wide ***
*** A fine Burchell's zebra shoulder mount from South Africa. Height 90 cm. Depth 75 cm ***
*** A fine Burchell's zebra shoulder mount, in a realistic pose. Height 90 cm. Depth 85 cm ***
*** A spotted leopard pelt, 195 cm long ***
*** A rare Canadian black bear, mid 20th century, fully mounted, standing on its hind legs in rearing position in attacking stance with mouth fully open, lenght 65 cm. Height 156 cm. ***
*** An adult African fish eagle, standing on a rockwork perch, under glass dome. Height 80 cm ***
*** A red deer stag trophy head 12 points, neck mount turning to right. Height 130 cm ***
*** A Tasman boobook, probably of the Lord Howe Island race and therefore extinct, seated on a perch looking to the left, under a glass dome. Height 35 cm ***
*** A male great Indian bustard by Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury, standing on a rockwork base with foliage, in a gilt-lined ebonised case. Height 125 cm ***