An extremely fine specimen of Cervus Giganteus Hibernicus, o...

Hammer

€40,000

An extremely fine specimen of Cervus Giganteus Hibernicus, or Gigantic Irish Deer. A very fine pair of enormous fossilized Irish Elk Horns and Skull, the horns with 14 points and spanning 98" (8'2") 249cms, some pints replaced, restored or lacking. Ex. Scare. (1)

Provenance: By repute from the owner's family, found in the Bog of Allen.

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Overall structure good
Natural blemishes and chips
Some replacement points and repair
Very fine specimen as a rare antiquity of prehistoric Ireland
The measurement from the tip of the snout to the highest point of the horn is approximately 66" on each side.
Will be sold as is