Lot Essay
The bittern herons formed part of the Natural History Museum, established at Eton College in the 19th century, and auctioned at Eton, 23rd October 1996.
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20TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of stuffed bitterns
20th century
Set within dried grasses, in a glazed case, on brown wood stand
39in. (99cm.) wide, 75in. (190.5cm.) high, overall, 29in. (74cm.) deep
20th century
Set within dried grasses, in a glazed case, on brown wood stand
39in. (99cm.) wide, 75in. (190.5cm.) high, overall, 29in. (74cm.) deep
Provenance
Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire.
Special notice
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