Conference 1985
The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions
held at the University of Nottingham on 12th to 14th September 1985
Best in Show
Otter by Peter Summers
Wagstaffe Trophy
(Best Case)
Wren by Dave Astley
Best Professional Bird
Partridge
by James Dickinson
by James Dickinson
Best Professional Mammal
Red Squirrel
by Emily Mayer
by Emily Mayer
Other Items from the Show 1985
Python by Steve Massam
Rat by Emily Mayer
Tawny Owl
by Dave Astley
by Dave Astley
Kestrel by Mike Gadd
Lectures 1985
Brian Jackson
BRIAN JACKSON showed us how he mounted and tanned fox masks. It was a very good lecture and Mike Gadd commented that he personally learnt a lot about tanning, how he approached mounting a head, and the importance of paring and skin preparation.
OTHER LECTURES
Other Photos 1985
Kurt Kunge (Berne
Museum) and Danny
Opplinger (Balse
Museum)
Museum) and Danny
Opplinger (Balse
Museum)
Peter Wallin
& Dave Astley
& Dave Astley
Group 1985
Dave Astley
Results List 1985
Prize Awards
Best in Show
Otter – Peter Summers
Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Wren – Dave Astley
Professional Bird (Partridge)
James Dickinson
Professional Mammal (Squirrel)
Emily Mayer
Credits Awarded
- Mark Watson – Long-eared Owl
If you note a listing is incorrect or you have (better) photos, please Contact.