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 Walter Potter (2 July 1835 – 21 May 1918) The scene shows a Nautilus shell as a carria...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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 sculptured, with glass eyes and housed on its original ebonised wooden backing boa...
Natural Fiber
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...
Natural Fiber
19th C Hand Painted Entomology Studies Gothic Revival Shadow Box Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of finely painted entomology studies, on card later mounted and set within a fantastic velvet lined, glazed period gothic revival shadow box. The shadow box has its or...
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paper
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
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 ornament showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Usefully broad in dia...
Glass, Wood
$1,787Sale Price|20% Off
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 late Victorian period, circa 1880. Quality and generously sized display dome Display...
Glass
Large Antique Victorian Butterfly Case With Painted Backdrop, 19th C Lepidoptery
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CASED TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLY COLLECTION - LEPIDOPTERY/LEPIDOPTEROLOGY INTEREST A stunning collection, lovingly mounted in a three dimensional glass case unusually with a hand p...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
A pair of 19th C cased Indian Tiger Trophies - Rowland Ward Bamboo style.
Located in Leuven , BE
A rare and striking pair of 19th-century taxidermy tiger heads, mounted as naturalistic trophy displays in glazed bamboo-effect wooden cases. Each tiger emerges dramatically from a l...
Bamboo, Glass, Organic Material
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 ...
Glass, Softwood, Paper
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H 27.56 in Dm 20.67 in
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...
Natural Fiber
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H 0.99 in W 3.15 in D 0.12 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...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
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H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 9.85 in
19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A cased display of the infamous Cock Robin, the scene shows Robin on the ground with an arrow in his chest, the culprit above with the bow. The local bird population are mourning his...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 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 (Gavialis Gangeticus) with inset glass eyes, mounted to a shield backed bracket shelf...
Natural Fiber, Pine
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H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 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/boudoir setting. One squirrel dressed as an artist in a beret, painting smock smoking ...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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...
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
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 coleoptera and other insects from around the world, to include a rhinocerous beetle, an e...
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
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H 10.63 in Dm 7.88 in
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 late Victoria period, circa 1900. Charming display dome, ideal for petite specime...
Glass, Wood
19th c. Leather Horseshoe Lawn Boots c.1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
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 long and showing superb patina. Some medieval Europeans believed narwhal tusks to be t...
Bone
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H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
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 turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century. ...
Metal
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H 14.97 in W 12.01 in D 1.97 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...
Marble
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H 20 in Dm 8.5 in
"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
**"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...
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 CASE
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 CROVE BARNSBURY.
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 dome in excellent condition fitted into original wood base with bun feet. Eight birds ...
Blown Glass
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H 8.08 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
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...
Natural Fiber
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H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 4.34 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, set within its original wall case.
Organic Material
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H 8.47 in Dm 5.71 in
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 the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine Victorian display dome with a bright a...
Glass, Wood
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...
Organic Material
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H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 1.78 in
Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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...
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
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H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 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...
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
"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 arrangement of Cleopatra and Adonis butterflies in striking yellow and blue hues. The...
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 interesting piece of taxidermy for sale it upstages every man made thing in my shop.
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 noble Tyrolean wooden plaque, gilded and beautifully "polychrome" painted. Inscription...
Antler, Wood
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H 23 in W 35.6 in D 20.5 in
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 Habsburg double-headed eagle back plaque representing the the Austro-Hungarian Empire ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 16 in W 8 in D 7 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 the Kaiservilla, the summer palace of the great Austro-Hungarian monarchy in the sm...
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H 15 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
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 Forest plaque with painted heraldic crests below the cap. The crests are from noble...
Bone, Antler, Wood
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.
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