19th C Taxidermy
Pair Nautilus Sea Shells on 19 th c Brass Candleholders
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of elegant sea shells Nautilus on 19 th c antique embossed brass candlestick bases.
Sea shells
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Brass
19th C Anthropomorphic Chameleon & Crustacean Taxidermy Scene Walter Potter
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather unusual late 19th century anthropomorphic taxidermy scene, very much in the manner of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$4,879
H 15.75 in W 32.29 in D 5.32 in
Huge 19th C Sculptural Coiled Taxidermy Snake Burmese Python Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A huge mid 19th century taxidermy python, in a natural coiled pose with head aloft.
Extremely well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
$7,671
H 11.42 in Dm 31.5 in
19th C Mouse Curiosity Cavendish Tomb Taxidermy William Bentinck Prime Minister
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful little Victorian curiosity.
A peaceful looking mouse skeleton lays in a glazed mahogany case, with a ink inscription on the back that we believe to be copied word for wo...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
$5,158
H 1.97 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
19th C Hand Painted Entomology Studies Gothic Revival Shadow Box Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
related staining to the mid 19th century studies, the odd very minor knock and abrasion to the shadow box
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paper
$1,528
H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
Spec Pair Red Pipe Coral Natural History Specim with Sea Fans on 19 th c Stands
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular pair of red pipe organ coral with sea fans mounted on antique 19 th c embossed brass
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Coral, Brass
$2,500 / set
H 20 in W 15 in D 6 in
Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a wide antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,331
H 18.31 in Dm 11.23 in
Large Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Display Showcase, Late Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
$2,299
H 16.93 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
French Late 19th C Large Anthropomorphic Pencil Drawing of Lion 1886 Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather odd pencil on paper drawing of a lion, particularly well penned with human like facial features, sign and dated 1886
Housed in a period ebonised and glazed frame, some age ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Drawings
Materials
Glass, Softwood, Paper
$1,389 / item
H 18.51 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
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19th C Taxidermy Giant South American Blonde River Turtle 'Podocnemis Expansa'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large South American Blonde river turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
with a very pleasing patina, a highly decorative item
circa 1900, bearing small brass shield to bottom CITES An...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South American Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 27.56 in Dm 20.67 in
Taxidermy Natural History Collection of 20 19th C Microscope Specimen Slides
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of 20 Victorian glass microscope specimens slides, with hand penned titles and catalogue numbers.
Glass with a paper covering and a decorative tartan border, age relat...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
H 0.99 in W 3.15 in D 0.12 in
19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Curious World of Taxidermy" by Dr Pat Morris, Brighton taxidermist Swaysland made a Cock Robin case, which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 9.85 in
Large 19th C Gharial "Gavialis Gangeticus" Mount Taxidermy Antique Shelve Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 19th to early 20th century taxidermy head study of a juvenile gharial or gavial crocodile
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Late 19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Scene Artist & His Muse by William Drew
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th Century cased anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two Squirrels and a stoat in bedroom
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
specimens are very late 19th century too early 20th century in age with a around 20% being from the 40s Late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extensive collection of entomological specimens, early 19th century in age, comprising of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display case. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy dome, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th c. Leather Horseshoe Lawn Boots c.1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patent.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1860.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather.
CONDITION Good. Wear
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Wool
19th Century Narwhal Tusk With Cites Certificate, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Beautiful narwhal tusk from the latter part of the 19th century (with Cites certificate), 215cm
Category
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
19th C "Dead Doggie Fritz" MarblenGrave Marker Dog Head Stone Grave Marker Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A canine grave marker, marble with lead inserts.
Reads "In memoriam, Dead Doggie Fritz Brought From Lucerne June 2nd 1890, Died Feb 20th 1894"
Age related wear, lichen and fun...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Marble
H 14.97 in W 12.01 in D 1.97 in
"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this piece features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
19TH C. MOUNTED FISH TAXIDERMY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. MOUNTED FISH TAXIDERMY WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND CROVE BARNSBURY IN GLASS
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
19TH C. ORIGINAL MOUNTED TAXIDERMY FISH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. ORIGINAL MOUNTED TAXIDERMY FISH IN GLASS CASED WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Dome Featuring Taxidermy Song Birds, England 19th C
Located in Norwalk, CT
A large and fine example of a Victorian decorative taxidermy display. Original hand blown glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass
Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and slight natural sheen.
Has some nibbles and chips to the rim, sits sturdy on a f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 8.08 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 Taxidermy Tropical Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 taxidermy tropical birds , variously perched on branches
Category
20th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Antique Showcase Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament display case, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.47 in Dm 5.71 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of Merlin, 'Falco Columbarius'
Located in Leuven , BE
Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by their...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Located in Lowestoft, GB
are very late 19th century too early 20th century
The box can be displayed opened on a table top, or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
The British taxidermist and entomologist James Gardner Sr made this Victorian glass dome with exotic birds. His studio and shop were located at 52 High Holborn Street and later at 42...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
"Lemon Tree" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
This captivating display features a 19th-century Napoleon III glass dome encasing a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Beautiful 19th. c. Taxidermy Billy Goat Head
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Beautiful Early Taxidermy Head of a Billy Goat. Billy speaks for himself. Everytime I get an
Category
Antique 1890s American Taxidermy
Materials
Hide, Wood
19th C. Red Stag Trophy on Late 18th-Early 19th Century Tyrolean Plaque
Located in Houston, TX
Historic "hirsch" (red deer stag) antlers are mounted to a late 18th century-early 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
19th C Fallow Deer Trophy from Emperor Franz Josef of Austria on Gilt Plaque
Located in Houston, TX
This historical 19th century Habsburg fallow deer trophy is mounted on a hand carved, gold gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 23 in W 35.6 in D 20.5 in
19th c Roe Trophy of Emperor Franz Josef from Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, Austria
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Roe Deer trophy believed to have been taken by Emperor Franz Josef during his time at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Taxidermy
19th C Austrian Roe Deer Trophies on Original Black Forest Plaques with Heraldic
Located in Houston, TX
This historic grouping of 19th c Austrian Roe Deer trophies are each mounted on an original, Black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Bone, Antler, Wood
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
The Emperor's 19th C. 3 Beam Red Stag Trophy from Eckartsau Castle, Austria
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent 3 beam red stag trophy from Eckartsau Castle, Austria which was a residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and a favorite Habsburg hunting schloss (originally purchased by Archd...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
19th C. Red Stag Trophy from Kaiser Wilhelm's Eulenburg Hunt W/ Hanovarian Crest
Located in Houston, TX
Historic red stag trophy taken during Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany's Eulenburg hunt of 1892 in Liebenburg, Germany and decorated with an original Hanovarian King's crest (this crest ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Bone, Wood
H 44 in W 43 in D 26 in
Single or Set of Three 19th c. German Fallow Deer from the Baron von Schilling
Located in Houston, TX
Set of three 19th century German fallow deer hunting trophies mounted on the original Black Forest
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Bone, Wood
H 16 in W 31 in D 9.5 in
Wax Taxidermy Moray Eel, 19th Century
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Fascinating looking 19th c. wax taxidermy Moray Eel. It looks like a sculpture made of a real
Category
Antique 1880s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Domestic Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer: Stuffed bird (Passer Domesticus) Domestic sparrow, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
$1,800
H 25 in W 15 in D 19 in
19th Century Taxidermy Dog Jack Russell by Linsley Brothers of Leeds
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A stern and rotund mid to late 19th century taxidermy Jack Russel, presented standing on a velvet and rope decorated cushion with its perfectly faded verdgris green background.
The c...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Taxidermy
Materials
Velvet, Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$4,179
H 19.3 in W 24.02 in D 6.7 in
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19th C Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 19th c taxidermy on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and antler. There are many kinds of the piece of 19th c taxidermy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of 19th c taxidermy made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Rowland Ward, Doe & Hope and Henry Ward each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of 19th c taxidermy that is worth considering.
Finding the Right Taxidermy for You
The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.
Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.
Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.
For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”
In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.
Questions About 19th C Taxidermy
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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Black Bird Taxidermy
German Fallow Deer Antlers
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