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Two Cases of Taxidermy Pipistrelle Bats
Encased in perspex museum cases with carrying handles, one bat spread-eagled on a tile mount, the other perched jovially on bark.
The bats, and the naturalistic settings they reside in, are in superb condition whilst the cases remain in good general order, though with one or two scratches to the perspex and one small area of loss. Each case stands on rubber feet and has its own carrying handle. One of the cases has a museum standard label to the interior explaining the life and habitat of the pipistrelle bat. We have been informed that the chap with the lighter ears is a Natterer's (Myotis nattererii) bat and the one with the dark ears may be a Whiskered (Myotis mystacinus) or indeed a pipistrelle.
Beatrice and Benedict were the bats to be seen with about town, heroes in love, life and laughter. The couple renewed their vows every year and it was safe to say that they were a couple very much in love. Beatrice may have been a beautiful supermodel, but she claimed in 1945 that she and her sporty husband were just your average, every day couple, telling friends all about their “normal-ness.”…“I mean we’re a normal couple too,” she shared. “We eat and exercise just like everybody else. Benedict ate three thousand insects last night!”
And so it is that we find these tiny love-birds, or bats, now preserved in the afterlife a truly rare example of preserved celebrity Pipistrellus pipistrellus taxidermy.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
The bats, and the naturalistic settings they reside in, are in superb condition whilst the cases remain in good general order, though with one or two scratches to the perspex and one small area of loss. Each case stands on rubber feet and has its own carrying handle. One of the cases has a museum standard label to the interior explaining the life and habitat of the pipistrelle bat. We have been informed that the chap with the lighter ears is a Natterer's (Myotis nattererii) bat and the one with the dark ears may be a Whiskered (Myotis mystacinus) or indeed a pipistrelle.
Beatrice and Benedict were the bats to be seen with about town, heroes in love, life and laughter. The couple renewed their vows every year and it was safe to say that they were a couple very much in love. Beatrice may have been a beautiful supermodel, but she claimed in 1945 that she and her sporty husband were just your average, every day couple, telling friends all about their “normal-ness.”…“I mean we’re a normal couple too,” she shared. “We eat and exercise just like everybody else. Benedict ate three thousand insects last night!”
And so it is that we find these tiny love-birds, or bats, now preserved in the afterlife a truly rare example of preserved celebrity Pipistrellus pipistrellus taxidermy.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsThe Larger Case Depth 8 inches, Width 10.5 inches, Height 10 inches
The Smaller Case Depth 8.5 inches, Width 8.5 inches, Height 10 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1940-60
Mid 20th Century Antiques Material Perspex
Origin British
Condition Good.
Item code as155a481
Status Sold
£320.00 
$416.48 
€378.27 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 11/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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