A mounted rhinoceros horn. Early 20th century, by Rowland Ward, London. photo Bonhams

The oak shield-shaped backplate bearing a paper label to the reverse 'The Jungle/TRADE MARK/Rowland Ward/167 Piccadilly/London', and incised with the initials R.W. and numbered in white paint 2325, The shield-shaped plaque 55.5cm high, the protrudence 46cm from the backplate. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000

CITES: Appendix 1, Annex A (exempt)

There is an early 20th century photograph depicting a relative of the deceased vendor shortly after he shot the Rhinoceros available for inspection but is not sold with the lot.

Bonhams. Asian Art including a large single owner collection, European Glass and Ceramics,, 7 Jul 2010 to 8 Jul 2010 Edinburgh www.bonhams.com