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Lot 163

A hippo skull

late 19th century
mounted on shield

Condition: Teeth all present, the bone shows signs of weathering(?) so maybe the skull was found as opposed to be a trophy. Old restoration to fron left rostrum. Sutures have opened again either suggesting weathering or an old specimen. there are no further details to confirm either way.
Dimensions: 64 x 48 x 42cm
Mount: age unknown but appears to have some age
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
Hammer price: £2,100
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Natural History

Taxidermy

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