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Taxidermy Freak Being Part Polecat, Magpie & Deer
The well-preserved taxidermy hybrid freak presented on a naturalistic base with wall display mounting hook, brought back from South Africa several years previous, comprising of a polecat torso, magpie wings and head, and roe deer antler.
So it is time to tell the tale of how this chap is so unusually preserved. Born in 1958, he arrived, steeped in mystery, and his life was as strange and sad as his birth. He was believed to have been born within a small community of polecats on the South African coast.
Not a lot is known about his early childhood, but he first appeared in public, when, in 1964, he was brought out and exhibited at the Selborne Hall, (South African Academy), Johannesburg.. The name he was billed under was a cruel and sad insult to his condition as he was known as the marvelous hybrid, or more cruelly, The Ugliest polecat in the World. His handler was named as a Mr Van Der Meyde and he saw the potential in him the second he found him. Realising that he would earn him lots of money, he decided to start showing him to the public, A quote from the time stated her as, The Great Freak of Nature. The newspapers of the day said he was hideous, but in his favour he had a very nice singing voice.
And, if you listen really, really hard, he still has.
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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
So it is time to tell the tale of how this chap is so unusually preserved. Born in 1958, he arrived, steeped in mystery, and his life was as strange and sad as his birth. He was believed to have been born within a small community of polecats on the South African coast.
Not a lot is known about his early childhood, but he first appeared in public, when, in 1964, he was brought out and exhibited at the Selborne Hall, (South African Academy), Johannesburg.. The name he was billed under was a cruel and sad insult to his condition as he was known as the marvelous hybrid, or more cruelly, The Ugliest polecat in the World. His handler was named as a Mr Van Der Meyde and he saw the potential in him the second he found him. Realising that he would earn him lots of money, he decided to start showing him to the public, A quote from the time stated her as, The Great Freak of Nature. The newspapers of the day said he was hideous, but in his favour he had a very nice singing voice.
And, if you listen really, really hard, he still has.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/JUN/2025. 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.
DimensionsDepth 7 inches
Length 17 inches
Height 15.5 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1960
1960s Antiques Origin African
Condition Good.
Item code as155a796
Status Sold
£290.00 
$392.60 
€341.97 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 11/JUN/2025. 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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