19th C Taxidermy

Late 19th Century cased anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two Squirrels and a stoat in bedroom/boudoir setting. One squirrel dressed as an artist in a beret, painting smock smoking ...

A fantastic collection of four book boxes, containing pinned insect specimens. The book boxes are pine in construction, with a faux shagreen covering with gilt labels to each spine...

An extensive collection of entomological specimens, early 19th century in age, comprising of coleoptera and other insects from around the world, to include a rhinocerous beetle, an e...

This is a small antique display case. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy dome, dating to the late Victoria period, circa 1900. Charming display dome, ideal for petite specime...

ABOUT Sold as a set only. Set of four leather horse hoof boot protectors for tennis and cricket lawns, circa 1860s. These would be used by horse-drawn early lawn mowers to avoid s...

Beautiful narwhal tusk from the latter part of the 19th century (with Cites certificate), 215cm long and showing superb patina. Some medieval Europeans believed narwhal tusks to be t...

Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century. ...

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...

**"Red Glitters" by Hasharat** is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this p...

19TH C. MOUNTED FISH TAXIDERMY WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND CROVE BARNSBURY IN GLASS CASE

19TH C. ORIGINAL MOUNTED TAXIDERMY FISH IN GLASS CASED WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND CROVE BARNSBURY.

A large and fine example of a Victorian decorative taxidermy display. Original hand blown glass dome in excellent condition fitted into original wood base with bun feet. Eight birds ...

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...

Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 taxidermy tropical birds , variously perched on branches, set within its original wall case.

This is an antique showcase dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine Victorian display dome with a bright a...

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...

A fantastic collection of pinned butterflies & moths specimens housed is the largest I've seen faux book box. Constructed in pine with its original stained finish. Age related wear...

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...

This captivating display features a 19th-century Napoleon III glass dome encasing a contemporary arrangement of Cleopatra and Adonis butterflies in striking yellow and blue hues. The...

Beautiful Early Taxidermy Head of a Billy Goat. Billy speaks for himself. Everytime I get an interesting piece of taxidermy for sale it upstages every man made thing in my shop.

Historic "hirsch" (red deer stag) antlers are mounted to a late 18th century-early 19th century noble Tyrolean wooden plaque, gilded and beautifully "polychrome" painted. Inscription...

This historical 19th century Habsburg fallow deer trophy is mounted on a hand carved, gold gilt Habsburg double-headed eagle back plaque representing the the Austro-Hungarian Empire ...

19th century Roe Deer trophy believed to have been taken by Emperor Franz Josef during his time at the Kaiservilla, the summer palace of the great Austro-Hungarian monarchy in the sm...

This historic grouping of 19th c Austrian Roe Deer trophies are each mounted on an original, Black Forest plaque with painted heraldic crests below the cap. The crests are from noble...

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...

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 ...

Set of three 19th century German fallow deer hunting trophies mounted on the original Black Forest plaque. Original writing featured on the skull attributes these to the Baron von Sc...

Fascinating looking 19th c. wax taxidermy Moray Eel. It looks like a sculpture made of a real animal.

This wonderful 17th-century French School vanitas painting is a meditation on mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures. The composition centers on a finely rendered human sk...

Monumental wall-mounted sculpture executed in painted papier-mâché by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (b. 1949). Titled "Sol Eclipse" (Solar Eclipse), this large-scale composition f...

This characterful hand-crafted folk art hanging sun, its unusual three-dimensional form of very large proportions, with a serene smiling face to one side, is a rare find. The hand pa...

Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

A Large Vintage Taxidermy Green Sea Turtle Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 23cm. Width: 90cm. Depth: 60cm. Note: This item may be subject to export/...

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...

A fine detailed model diorama made for a potential client possibly in Florida or California. A white washed four part house with gable roofs, and an openwork frame for the lanai cove...

Natures Beauty Natural History Marine Soecimens Collection of vintage sea urchins., Sea stares. All natural colours . Divine design and symmetry for specific function.

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

A early 20th century polypore fungi specimen These masked also know as 'fog eaters' originate from the Nepalese mountains, carved from a dried polypore fungus also known as bracket ...