Moose taxidermy – £4100 at Mitchells.
Leering 4ft 7in (1.4m) out from the saleroom wall and with a 4ft 2in (50cm) antlers spread, a massive taxidermy moose head and shoulders was the major trophy at the best-yet biannual Country and Sporting sale at Mitchells (22% buyer’s premium).
Consigned to the Cockermouth October 6-8 sale by Cumbrian conservationist, traveller and author Dave Hill, it was chased by four phone bidders and online rivals before selling to a UK private buyer at a triple-estimate £4100.