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| Shot on the Yorkshire Coast - the great grey shrike |
A GREAT grey shrike that was shot near Whitby in 1859 is set to go under the hammer in a Yorkshire saleroom.
It is Lot 151 in an auction to be held by Tennants of Leyburn on September 8.
A note in the catalogue describes it as "an adult perched upon a small lichen encrusted branch, amidst dry grasses and fauna, set above painted moss covered groundwork beneath, mounted against a white painted interior".
The lifeless bird comes in a display case measuring 29cm by 8.5cm by 23cm.
The pre-sale estimate is that the hammer will come down at between £120 and £180.
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