Lot 308 , A mounted taxidermic Sea Trout (Salmo trutta), plaque 34 x 85cm, with glazed certificate
A mounted taxidermic Sea Trout (Salmo trutta), inscribed 'Sea Trout 7.5lbs, Caught at 9.45pm on This Mayfly on Fin Lough, Co. Mayo, Aug 17th 1968', with Specimen Fish Certificate for the Irish Specimen Fish Committee ratifying the claim by Lord Brabourne in respect of the capture by fair angling with rod and line at Fin Lough August 1968, plaque 34 x 85cm, with glazed certificate
Estimate £150-200
Fish a little dirty and dusty with some very minor degradation but essentially fair order, plaque equally a little dirty but otherwise good.
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Sold for £700