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Antique Victorian Taxidermy Brown Trout Display Case William Hope Scotland 1890
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Brown Trout Display Case William Hope Scotland 1890

Antique Victorian Taxidermy Brown Trout Display Case William Hope Scotland 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique taxidermy brwon trout is original display case, by William Hope, Edinburgh Scotland, circa 1890. A very good antique taxidermy rainbow trout, mounted in it's original ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Mahogany

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking set of two vintage deer antler trophies mounted on beautifully hand-carved Black Forest wooden plaques, showcasing traditional Alpine craftsmanship. One plaque bears a vis...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Crocodile With Tray
Antique Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Crocodile With Tray

Antique Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Crocodile With Tray

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Anthropomorphic Taxidermy featuring a taxidermied crocodile or caiman, with glass eyes, posed upright on its hind legs and mounted on a wooden base...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Austria 1940s and Earlier
Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Austria 1940s and Earlier

Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Austria 1940s and Earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of Deer Antler Trophies on Folk Art Black Forest Carved Wooden Plaques, Austria A striking pair of finely preserved deer antler trophies mounted on wooden plaques, exemplifying...

Category

1940s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Marine World Sea Shells Collection
Marine World Sea Shells Collection

Marine World Sea Shells Collection

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

Marine World Sea Shells Collection

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Impressive collection of Marine World taxidermy including gorgeous sea shells, sea stars, urchins, crabs and sponges in a beautiful Maitland Smith three drawers display coffee table ...

Category

1970s American American Classical Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...

Category

1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Asian Egret Diorama, Hand-Crafted Hardwood Frame, Feathers, 1960
Asian Egret Diorama, Hand-Crafted Hardwood Frame, Feathers, 1960

Asian Egret Diorama, Hand-Crafted Hardwood Frame, Feathers, 1960

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-941 Hand made diorama using bird feathers and natural fauna set in a lacquered wood frame under glass.

Category

1960s Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Hardwood, Feathers

Mounted head of a Great Dane dog
Mounted head of a Great Dane dog

Mounted head of a Great Dane dog

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Very realistic stuffed head of a Great Dane. The head of the Great Dane exudes imposing grandeur and dignity. The broad skull, powerful jaws and velvety sheen of the coat have been c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Foam

Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen
Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen

Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage taxidermy terrarium diorama with butterfly and artificial floral arrangement displayed inside a glass apothecary shadowbox display made from oak and glass. Dimensions: 10.25...

Category

20th Century American Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box
Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box

Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural history sea shells specimens collection of large turbo shells polished mother of pearl.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Set of Two Deer Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier
Set of Two Deer Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier

Set of Two Deer Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking set of two hunting trophy mounted on an exquisitely carved plaque, distinguished by its rich green and brown tones and refined gold-colored ornamental accents. The craftsm...

Category

1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box
Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box

Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty selected sea Shell collection in an antique wooden tray box.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Mounted head of a Staffordshire bull terrier dog
Mounted head of a Staffordshire bull terrier dog

Mounted head of a Staffordshire bull terrier dog

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Very realistic stuffed head of a staffordshirebulterriër. The staffordshirebulterriër head looks more like a presence than an object. In the tense jawline and the soft sheen of the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Foam

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1937
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1937

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1937

Located in Vienna, AT

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 3.June 1937, Karlwald. Perfect object for Collectors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Hardwood

Butterfly Specimens in a Convex Glass Frame
Butterfly Specimens in a Convex Glass Frame

Butterfly Specimens in a Convex Glass Frame

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural butterflies specimens in a convex glass frame.

Category

1940s Brazilian Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers

Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers Item e7355 A great antique caribou (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden plaque. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Pair of Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of Deer Antler Trophies on minimalism Wooden Plaques, Germany A striking pair of finely preserved deer antler trophies mounted on wooden plaques, exemplifying traditional Alpin...

Category

1970s German Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Jaw-Dropping Wonder: 24-Inch Alligator Skull
Jaw-Dropping Wonder: 24-Inch Alligator Skull

Jaw-Dropping Wonder: 24-Inch Alligator Skull

Located in New York, NY

This striking 24-inch alligator skull is a remarkable representation of one of nature's most fascinating predators. With its intricately detailed bone structure and prominent teeth, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

large Chamois Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier
large Chamois Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier

large Chamois Mount Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking hunting trophy mounted on an exquisitely carved plaque, distinguished by its rich green and brown tones and refined gold-colored ornamental accents. The craftsmanship of t...

Category

1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection
Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection

Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty marine world collection of crab shells

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque

Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A massive uneven 32 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1950s....

Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

A Large Vintage Taxidermy Green Sea Turtle
A Large Vintage Taxidermy Green Sea Turtle

A Large Vintage Taxidermy Green Sea Turtle

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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/...

Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Taxidermy

Materials

Sea turtle

Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage male and female cased Gambles Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage. Dimensions: 17.75" x 11.75" x 15.25" (Width x D...

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

This finely preserved taxidermy specimen depicts a Pied Peacock, a rare and visually striking color morph of the Indian Blue Peacock (Pavo cristatus). The pied variety is characteriz...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Leather, Feathers

Beautiful Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Beautiful Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Beautiful Deer Antler Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

a beautiful Deer Antler Trophy on naturalism Wooden Plaque, Germany A striking beautiful preserved deer antler trophy mounted on a wooden tree plaque, exemplifying traditional Alpin...

Category

1970s German Folk Art Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio
Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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

Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Collections of  Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Collections of  Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s

Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s

Located in Naples, IT

A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock
An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock Description: Elegantly and naturalistically perched on branch mount, set in a rectangular timber wall panel with bolection edge, the peacock facing o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount
Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount

Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This is a large and majestic moose shoulder taxidermy mount. It is posed with the head in an upright position looking straight forward out into the room...

Category

20th Century Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Vintage Black Forest Deer Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria 1959
Vintage Black Forest Deer Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria 1959

Vintage Black Forest Deer Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria 1959

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy on Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque A finely preserved Black Forest deer antler trophy mounted on an intricately hand-carved wooden plaque, exemplifying the...

Category

1950s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

By Rowland Ward

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880 This is a Victorian-era natural history taxidermy display case, most likely dating from the late 19th cen...

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Nature’s Beauty Butterfly in Double Glass Frame
Nature’s Beauty Butterfly in Double Glass Frame

Nature’s Beauty Butterfly in Double Glass Frame

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nature’s beauty gorgeous butterfly in double glass frame.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Taxidermy Pheasant - Real Bird Mount, Rustic Game Bird Display for Home Décor This striking vintage taxidermy pheasant is a beautifully preserved game bird mount, showcasing...

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1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Huge 19th C Sculptural Coiled Taxidermy Snake Burmese Python Natural History
Huge 19th C Sculptural Coiled Taxidermy Snake Burmese Python Natural History

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's
Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's

Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antler 8-Point Mount from the Southwest region of France presumably from the 1960's. What is particularly nice is the size while not being so large that the Antlers overwhelm the wal...

Category

1960s French Country Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand

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

Vintage Spruce Grouse Taxidermy Ptarmigan Pheasant Bird Mount 14"
Vintage Spruce Grouse Taxidermy Ptarmigan Pheasant Bird Mount 14"

Vintage Spruce Grouse Taxidermy Ptarmigan Pheasant Bird Mount 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Spruce Grouse game bird taxidermy mount on driftwood base. Dimensions: 14" x 7" x 12.5" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Wide Antique Clock Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Showcase, Victorian, 1860
Wide Antique Clock Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Showcase, Victorian, 1860

Wide Antique Clock Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Showcase, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a wide antique clock dome. An English, glass over ebonised pine display showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Superb size, ideal for a larger mantel clo...

Category

Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)

Located in Diest, BE

Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.

Category

1950s Belgian Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s

Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy. The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...

Category

1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"
North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"

North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century taxidermy display case. Featuring various birds including a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron, a Blue Jay, a Red-wing Blackbird, and a crow, along with other spec...

Category

Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Black Forest Deer Antler uneven Trophy on Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque, Austria
Black Forest Deer Antler uneven Trophy on Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque, Austria

Black Forest Deer Antler uneven Trophy on Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy on Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque A finely preserved Black Forest deer antler trophy mounted on an intricately beautiful hand-carved wooden plaque, exempl...

Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug

Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug – Rustic Cabin & Lodge Décor Bring a piece of the wilderness into your home with this Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug. Expertly preserved, th...

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

By Grant Wood 1

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...

Category

1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Wyoming Buffalo Bison Shoulder Taxidermy Mount
Wyoming Buffalo Bison Shoulder Taxidermy Mount

Wyoming Buffalo Bison Shoulder Taxidermy Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Wyoming buffalo bison bull shoulder mount. 10-14 years old with original horn caps. Beautiful two-tone fur in great condition. This fresh mount was grazing in the yellow hills near Y...

Category

2010s American Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Fur, Hide, Wood

Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers

Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers Item e7354 A great antique reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden panel wit...

Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of Ammonite Fossils Lamp Finials
Pair of Ammonite Fossils Lamp Finials

Pair of Ammonite Fossils Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Ancient artifacts pair of fossilized ammonites as lamp finials on brass bases.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Stone

Impressive Large Sea Shell Glass Jars Collection
Impressive Large Sea Shell Glass Jars Collection

Impressive Large Sea Shell Glass Jars Collection

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large impressive collection of sea shells in large glass jars.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell, Glass

Mid-20th C. Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos
Mid-20th C. Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos

Mid-20th C. Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos Band Reference This remarkable seven-piece Mexican folk art frog orchestra dates to the mid-20th ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

19th Century Taxidermy Dog Jack Russell by Linsley Brothers of Leeds
19th Century Taxidermy Dog Jack Russell by Linsley Brothers of Leeds

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

Mid-19th Century British Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Velvet, Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s

Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large abnorme white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy w...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Decorating with Antique, New and Vintage Taxidermy

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.