Taxidermy is the art of mounting or reproducing animals for display or study and in the past the word has been associated with large gloomy Victorian houses filled with stuffed animals.

However in recent years, taxidermy has emerged from the shadows as a collecting area in its own right and in the United Kingdom there are now dealers who deal only in taxidermy. In Victorian times, taxidermists performed a valuable service, bringing wildlife into homes and allowing the inhabitants to see real birds and mammals at close quarters. They could also create trophies to provide mementoes of a good day's fishing or hunting.

The value of taxidermy specimens is enhanced by the presence of an original label detailing when and where the specimen was obtained and by a trade label of the taxidermist, the most sought after being Rowland Ward of London.

In assessing a taxidermied specimen, the potential more...

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A zebra skin. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

John Lawford Estate: Authentic Zebra Skin

A zebra skin. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A zebra skin, 22 x 70 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Zebra Skin from Estate of John Lawford

A zebra skin, 22 x 70 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Y a zebra skin rug, 292 cm long, 175 cm wide

Large Zebra Skin Rug - 292x175cm

Y a zebra skin rug, 292 cm long, 175 cm wide

A Burchell's zebra skin floor rug, includes head, mane and tail,…

Burchell's Zebra Skin Rug with Head and Tail

A Burchell's zebra skin floor rug, includes head, mane and tail, some marks to skin. Length 300 cm.

An adult zebra skin, well-tanned with supple leather, display…

South African Zebra Skin Rug

An adult zebra skin, well-tanned with supple leather, display typical patterning. South Africa label on reverse. 285 x 180 cm.

Zebra hide rug, . Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl,…

Irena's Zebra Hide Rug

Zebra hide rug, . Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney

An Equus quagga (zebra) skin rug, South African, 20th century,…

South African Zebra Skin Rug, 20th Century

An Equus quagga (zebra) skin rug, South African, 20th century, 325 cm long, 200 cm wide (variable)

Rug, South African, 20th century an Equus quagga (zebra) skin…

South African Zebra Skin Rug

Rug, South African, 20th century an Equus quagga (zebra) skin rug, 290 cm long, 200 cm wide (variable)

A large vintage zebra skin, in good condition. Colours retained…

Vintage Zebra Skin - Excellent Condition

A large vintage zebra skin, in good condition. Colours retained well over time. 3000 x 220 cm

A vintage zebra skin, 305 x 188 cm. Provenance: from the…

Swanton's Vintage Zebra Skin

A vintage zebra skin, 305 x 188 cm. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW

A vintage zebra skin, with head, mane and tail. 2360 X 210 cm.

Vintage Zebra Skin with Head and Tail

A vintage zebra skin, with head, mane and tail. 2360 X 210 cm.

A large zebra skin, some minor areas of wear consistent with…

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug - 260 x 190 cm

A large zebra skin, some minor areas of wear consistent with age and use. 260 x 190 cm

An Equus quagga (zebra) skin rug 226 cm high, 136 cm wide.…

Zebra Skin Rug - CITES Certificate Required

An Equus quagga (zebra) skin rug 226 cm high, 136 cm wide. Other Notes: this item will require a CITES certificate for export and cannot be shipped to the USA or Territories. Please visit www.cites.org for further information

Zebra skin, a well tanned example. Length 2700 (nose to tail),…

Well-tanned Zebra Skin: 2700mm x 23cm

Zebra skin, a well tanned example. Length 2700 (nose to tail), W.23 cm.

A Burchell's zebra skin, Length excluding tail 2300. Maximum…

Burchell's Zebra Skin: 2300 Length, 1780 Width

A Burchell's zebra skin, Length excluding tail 2300. Maximum width 1780.

African Zebra skin A1 grade rug, 3m long on felt padding

African Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Padding - 3m Long

African Zebra skin A1 grade rug, 3m long on felt padding

A Burchell's zebra skin rug, in good order. Length from tip to…

Burchell's Zebra Skin Rug - 290cm x 190cm

A Burchell's zebra skin rug, in good order. Length from tip to tail 290 cm, width 190 cm

An Equus quagga (Zebra) skin, 310 x 200 cm

Large Zebra Skin for Decoration or Display

An Equus quagga (Zebra) skin, 310 x 200 cm

A vintage zebra skin, some distress, mounted on black felt…

Distressed Zebra Skin on Black Felt Mount

A vintage zebra skin, some distress, mounted on black felt ground.

A zebra skin rug, early 1970s, mounted on beige felt and…

Zebra Rug with Valuation (1973)

A zebra skin rug, early 1970s, mounted on beige felt and accompanied by a 1973 valuation from Lisal of Melbourne, issued under the authority of the Federated Fur Trade Council of Australia, length 234 cm, width 182 cm

A brown Zebra skin mounted on felt, 140 cm long

Brown Zebra Skin Mount on Felt - 140cm

A brown Zebra skin mounted on felt, 140 cm long

Taxidermy zebra skin

Zebra Taxidermy Skin

Taxidermy zebra skin

A mounted zebra skin pelt, with felt Backing, mid 20th century.…

Mid 20th Century Zebra Skin Pelt with Felt Backing

A mounted zebra skin pelt, with felt Backing, mid 20th century. Length 310 cm

Zebra skin, mounted on felt. Ex Desmond Barnes Collection,…

Zebra Skin Mount on Felt, Desmond Barnes Collection

Zebra skin, mounted on felt. Ex Desmond Barnes Collection, approx 300 cm x 161 cm

Zebra Hide 20th century full tanned skin. Provenance:…

20th Century Zebra Hide with Export Certificate

Zebra Hide 20th century full tanned skin. Provenance: accompanied by animal Health export certificate

A zebra skin rug on velvet backing, 19th century (poor…

19th Century Zebra Skin Rug (Poor Condition)

A zebra skin rug on velvet backing, 19th century (poor condition)

A zebra skin mid 20th century (poor condition)

Damaged Mid-Century Zebra Skin

A zebra skin mid 20th century (poor condition)

A vintage zebra skin felt backed rug

Vintage Zebra Felt-Backed Rug

A vintage zebra skin felt backed rug

African zebra skin rug on felt, 3m length

3m African Zebra Skin Rug on Felt

African zebra skin rug on felt, 3m length

A good Hartmans zebra skin, the full skin including the head,…

Premium Hartmans Zebra Skin with Complete Features

A good Hartmans zebra skin, the full skin including the head, complete with ears, mane and tail, the quality tanning giving a velvety soft feel. Length 3300 mm, width 240 cm

An African zebra taxidermy pelt mounted on felt backing. Length…

African Zebra Taxidermy Pelt Mounted on Felt Backing

An African zebra taxidermy pelt mounted on felt backing. Length 320

A zebra skin floor rug; approx. 280 cm long,  195 cm wide

Large Zebra Skin Rug - 280x195cm

A zebra skin floor rug; approx. 280 cm long, 195 cm wide

Zebra skin, with tail and head intact. 280 cm x 170 cm approx.

Intact Zebra Skin: Head, Tail, 280cm x 170cm

Zebra skin, with tail and head intact. 280 cm x 170 cm approx.

Taxidermied zebra skin, with tail and head intact. 300 cm x 210…

Zebra Trophy

Taxidermied zebra skin, with tail and head intact. 300 cm x 210 cm approx.

A zebra skin. Length 300 cm. Width 200 cm

300x200cm Zebra Skin

A zebra skin. Length 300 cm. Width 200 cm

A Burchell's zebra skin rug, the skin backed on to black felt,…

Burchell's Zebra Skin Rug - 250cm x 170cm

A Burchell's zebra skin rug, the skin backed on to black felt, includes tail and a fraction of mane. Length from tip to tail 250 cm, width from leg to leg 170 cm

African zebra skin rug, length 300 cm

300cm African Zebra Skin Rug

African zebra skin rug, length 300 cm

A good vintage zebra skin, large size, complete with head and…

Vintage Zebra Skin with Head and Tail - Large Size

A good vintage zebra skin, large size, complete with head and tail

A zebra skin rug approximately 320 cm long from head to tail

320cm Zebra Skin Rug

A zebra skin rug approximately 320 cm long from head to tail

Zebra skin rug mounted on black felt padding, excellent…

Zebra Rug on Black Felt Padding - Excellent Condition

Zebra skin rug mounted on black felt padding, excellent condition (3m)

Antique zebra skin rug mounted on velvet felt padding, 3m

Velvet-backed 3m antique zebra skin rug

Antique zebra skin rug mounted on velvet felt padding, 3m

A large zebra skin, in fine condition, includes mane. Length…

Pristine Zebra Skin with Mane: 2800 Inches Long

A large zebra skin, in fine condition, includes mane. Length approx. 2800

Antique mahogany William IV adjustable arm chair, upholstered…

William IV Mahogany Zebra Armchair

Antique mahogany William IV adjustable arm chair, upholstered in zebra skin

A zebra skin. Length 267 cm (including tail). Width 170 cm

267cm Zebra Skin: Striking Decorative Piece

A zebra skin. Length 267 cm (including tail). Width 170 cm

An adult zebra skin floor rug, labelled 'Hand Tanning by Safari…

Zebra Skin Rug by Safari Services

An adult zebra skin floor rug, labelled 'Hand Tanning by Safari Services, Maun, Botswana', includes mane, tail etc, stitched to a black felt backing, labelled