An Early Colonial Taxidermy Case of New Zealand Birds

Lot #331 - An Early Colonial Taxidermy Case of New Zealand Birds

Auction House:

Webb's
Sale Name:

Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts
Sale Date:

31 May 2012 ~ 6.00pm (NZ Time)
Lot #:

331
Lot Description:

An Early Colonial Taxidermy Case of New Zealand Birds
consisting of a brown kiwi kakapo kakariki and tui. The case of birds is ex collection of George Abercrombie Curator of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society founded in 1861 and dissolved with the contents sold in 1881. The case has since passed down the family.
H660 W810 D500
Estimate:

NZ$6,000 - 10,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Scientific & Industrial

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.