Lot 13
  • 13

A large set of red deer antlers mounted on an oak shield, late 19th / early 20th century

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • antler, oak
  • approximately 101cm. wide; 3ft 8in.
of twelve points

Condition

Very good. Crudely nailed to a shield and re-attached with later screws/nails. Shield tired and dirty with old marks and scratches. Skull split for mounting and with losses and loose elements to the lower section. Some fragmenting to specimen.
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