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Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian
Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian

Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a tall antique taxidermy showcase. An English, glass and mahogany display dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Pleasingly bright and well-proportioned ant...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

’. Displayed in a sleek glass case, this unique specimen is of a unique shape and scale, making for an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting

Category

20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

CLEARANCE SALE  Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3
CLEARANCE SALE  Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3

Located in Warrenton, OR

, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 2
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 2

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 2

Located in Warrenton, OR

, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

Located in Warrenton, OR

, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat

Located in Warrenton, OR

the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand and accept such

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Rose Quartz Carved Natural Specimen Flame Sculpture
CLEARANCE SALE Rose Quartz Carved Natural Specimen Flame Sculpture

CLEARANCE SALE Rose Quartz Carved Natural Specimen Flame Sculpture

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Rose Quartz Natural Specimen Flame Sculpture This lovely rose quartz flame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

CLEARANCE SALE 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens
CLEARANCE SALE 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens

CLEARANCE SALE 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens

Located in Warrenton, OR

scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks This unique geode offers

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5
CLEARANCE SALE Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5

CLEARANCE SALE Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5

Located in Warrenton, OR

, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape
CLEARANCE SALE Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape

CLEARANCE SALE Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape

Located in Warrenton, OR

previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Display Piece, Five Inches
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Display Piece, Five Inches

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Display Piece, Five Inches

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Display Piece, Five Inches A ruggedly handsome work

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen

Located in Warrenton, OR

scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal This small

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

collection consists of specimens from Asia, American and Europe Approx 56 specimen within the box, 28 cased

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine Mosasaurus Tooth in Display Case (197.4 grams)
Genuine Mosasaurus Tooth in Display Case (197.4 grams)

Genuine Mosasaurus Tooth in Display Case (197.4 grams)

Located in New York, NY

pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case

Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case

Located in Buchanan, MI

Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Pine

Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880

Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Lovely Mahogany display cabinet with Georgian elements. Standing on Bracket feet with an arrangement of 2 over 2 Oak lined drawers. The top section with 2 x opening doors and a par...

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase

Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving

Category

Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale cabinet is raised by

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet
French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet

French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality French 18th century Louis XIV period Boulle specimen cabinet. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet is raised by an elegant

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning early 18th century Spanish ebonized fruitwood, rosewood, bone and ormolu specimen

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Snake Skin Specimen in Case
Snake Skin Specimen in Case

Snake Skin Specimen in Case

Located in East Hampton, NY

A very interesting early 20th Century snake skin specimen mounted in glass front teaching case

Category

Mid-20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period Walnut and iron specimen cabinet. The three door

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820
Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820

Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated mirrors. Each rectangular mirror has rich carvings throughout and two original mirror plates. The bottom is decorat...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases

Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases Species Quartz

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Ormolu

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ten drawer, one door specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised by claw and ball feet below a mottled

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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Find many varieties of an authentic specimen case available at 1stDibs. A specimen case — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage specimen case now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect specimen case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A specimen case, designed in the Victorian, Baroque or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made specimen case has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pietra Gallery and Peter Spicer are consistently popular.

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