jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I inherited this piece of work a few years back.I was looking for something yesterday and in at the back of the wardrobe I found this.It has sat there for many years.I had forgotten all about its existence.Its dated 1958 in ink on the right side.It was done by a master taxidermist(that how he was described to me anyway)Let me know what you think and possible value if any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 oh forgot to mention the glass was broken when I got it(which is why I probably got it ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EARTOTHEGROUND 1 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Was the glass broken by someone robbing the eggs , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 God your good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,604 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 go on ebay mate there is loads on there then you will get a ruff idea mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EARTOTHEGROUND 1 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 God your good I noticed that the company that mounted that bird were Naturalists as opposed to taxidermists ,does that mean they are something like naturists ,did they mount it in the nude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
top terrierman 90 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 il give you a fiver for it tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 You give me your wheaten and I'll give you my family heirloom,HOWS THAT FOR A DEAL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BBB 7 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 no offence mate it'l make a tenner if your lucky. unless these old mounts were done by the old masters of the time they are pretty worthless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Im not interested in selling it,im going to see if I can get the glass repaired .Just wondering was it worth much.Needed a new van for the dogs was going to exchange it for a Transit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE-TERRIERMAN 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I inherited this piece of work a few years back.I was looking for something yesterday and in at the back of the wardrobe I found this.It has sat there for many years.I had forgotten all about its existence.Its dated 1958 in ink on the right side.It was done by a master taxidermist(that how he was described to me anyway)Let me know what you think and possible value if any. is it a pigion crossed wid ten number six Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE-TERRIERMAN 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I inherited this piece of work a few years back.I was looking for something yesterday and in at the back of the wardrobe I found this.It has sat there for many years.I had forgotten all about its existence.Its dated 1958 in ink on the right side.It was done by a master taxidermist(that how he was described to me anyway)Let me know what you think and possible value if any. is it a pigion crossed wid ten number six Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE-TERRIERMAN 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I inherited this piece of work a few years back.I was looking for something yesterday and in at the back of the wardrobe I found this.It has sat there for many years.I had forgotten all about its existence.Its dated 1958 in ink on the right side.It was done by a master taxidermist(that how he was described to me anyway)Let me know what you think and possible value if any. do u fly it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 tried to fly it hence the broken glass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxgun Tom 75 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Rohu were a well known family of taxidermists and naturalists http://www.daao.org.au/main/read/6247 related too the famous victorian taxidermist Rowland Ward despite the date on the case it might be an earlier specimem. I'd get it checked out by an expert In 1999 I recovered a Gyr Falcon in a victorian display case that someone threw in a skip while renovating their holiday cottage, I later sold the falcon in 2001 because the wife hated it and would'nt let me put it on dispay it was bought by a company called Natural Craft Taxisermy for 425 pounds and they also paid post and packing fees of 25 pounds! My Gyr Falcon was mounted by a company called Williams of London who also described themseves as naturalists, If Natural Craft paid me 450 quid in 2001 what was their mark up and what would that specimen be worth now?? for your own benefit get the bird checked out!!! not checked out by a vet, he'll only confirm its dead Tom Edited May 4, 2009 by Foxgun Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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