Taxidermy: Serengeti Topi (Damaliscus jimela), dated 1909, British East Africa,...

Taxidermy: Serengeti Topi (Damaliscus jimela), dated 1909, British East Africa, by Rowland Ward Ltd, "The Jungle", 167 Piccadilly, London, a high quality adult male neck mount looking straight ahead, glass eyes, right horn 40.5cm, left horn 40.5cm, tip to tip 20.5cm, from the wall 57cm, height 91cm, mounted upon a trademark shield, with ivorine plaque - "Topi, B.E.A. 1909", full paper trade label and care label to verso

Historical re-painting around each eye socket, both ears restored, crack under right eye, left ear tip seam open slightly. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.