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.

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An antique sawfish rostrum, remnant only, early 20th century,…

Antique Sawfish Rostrum Remnant, Early 20th Century, 93cm Length

An antique sawfish rostrum, remnant only, early 20th century, 93 cm overall

An impressive fossilized fish specimen, 89 cm long

An impressive fossilized fish specimen, 89 cm long

Sawfish Rostrum, sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks, are a…

Sawfish Rostrum, sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth. This example 110 cm

A large Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, pale grey enamel…

Megalodon Shark Tooth: Impressive Fossil from South Carolina River

A large Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, pale grey enamel mostly intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Tip intact. Minor enamel loss to burrelet line and centre. South Carolina river USA, length 10.9 cm

A Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, the blue / grey enamel…

Intact Megalodon Tooth: 8.5 cm from South Carolina River

A Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, the blue / grey enamel is intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Root bourrelet is thick and intact. South Carolina river USA, length 8.5 cm

Sawfish bill, c. 1900, on black metal stand, height 104 cm…

Antique Sawfish Bill on Stand

Sawfish bill, c. 1900, on black metal stand, height 104 cm (including. Stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania

Sawfish bill (rostrum) mounted in shadowbox frame, mid 20th…

Mid-century Sawfish Bill Shadowbox Frame

Sawfish bill (rostrum) mounted in shadowbox frame, mid 20th century, 40 cm long, 160 x 22 cm overall

A taxidermied Horshoe crab, length 60 cm

60cm Horseshoe Crab Taxidermy Display

A taxidermied Horshoe crab, length 60 cm

Mako (shark tooth ear pendant), 4 cm length. Y number pending

Mako Shark Tooth Pendant

Mako (shark tooth ear pendant), 4 cm length. Y number pending

Mako (shark tooth ear pendant), this mako has red sealing wax…

Mako Shark Tooth Ear Pendant with Red Wax Base

Mako (shark tooth ear pendant), this mako has red sealing wax at the base. Worn as an adornment from the ear, mako were highly valued and cherished items. 4 cm length. Y number pending

A mid 20th century swordfish rostrum, on custom mount.…

Mid 20th Century Swordfish Rostrum on Custom Mount

A mid 20th century swordfish rostrum, on custom mount. Provenance: Ex. Private Museum, Queensland, length 115.5 cm, width 30 cm

Book, John Gale 'Trout fishing on the Goodradigbee' 1904. A.M.…

Goodradigbee Trout Fishing - John Gale (1904)

Book, John Gale 'Trout fishing on the Goodradigbee' 1904. A.M. Fallick Observer Printery Queanbeyan NSW. Complete, very rare with only a few copies printed for private circulation, 18 cm

A swordfish rostrum (bill), 19th/20th century, 98 cm long

19th/20th Century Swordfish Rostrum

A swordfish rostrum (bill), 19th/20th century, 98 cm long

An impressive swordfish rostrum (bill), 19th century, 138 cm…

19th Century Swordfish Rostrum - 138cm Long

An impressive swordfish rostrum (bill), 19th century, 138 cm long

Selection with Carl Rehm clothing Store (Michigan) World War II…

Vintage War-Era Pamphlets and Publications

Selection with Carl Rehm clothing Store (Michigan) World War II fold-out glamour pamphlets (2) featuring Earl Macpherson pin-up girl imagery, 'Salamaua Siege' and 'The Battle of Wau' official Australian publications published by the army Directorate of…

19th century copy of the Portland jug, in white on salmon…

Classical Portland Jug Replica in White and Salmon Jasper

19th century copy of the Portland jug, in white on salmon jasper, of classical form decorated with classical figures, a/f, height 18 cm

Mounted taxidermy salmon caught by John Crowder on the Rakaia…

31lb 4oz Rakaia River Salmon Taxidermy

Mounted taxidermy salmon caught by John Crowder on the Rakaia river, canterbury, 21st March 1984, weighing 31lb 4oz

A collection of Australian art books, Titles include,…

Australian Art Collection

A collection of Australian art books, Titles include, Australian dreaming: 40,000 years of Aboriginal history by Jennifer Isaacs. Hardback. 1987. New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, Jiliji: life in the great Sandy Desert by Pat Lowe and Jimmy Pike.…

A taxidermied flathead fish mounted on oval board, 20th century,…

Flathead Fish Taxidermy Mount

A taxidermied flathead fish mounted on oval board, 20th century, the fish 57 cm long

A sawfish bill, mid 20th century, 77 cm high

Mid-Century Sawfish Bill Sculpture - 77 cm High

A sawfish bill, mid 20th century, 77 cm high

Two Micronesian fighting swords. In good condition, one with…

Micronesian Fighting Swords with Shark Teeth and Bones

Two Micronesian fighting swords. In good condition, one with sharks teeth and the other with shark bones. Approx. lengths 84.5 cm, 72 cm

A vintage sawfish bill with leather handle

Leather-Handled Sawfish Bill: Vintage Treasure

A vintage sawfish bill with leather handle

Roberts collection of Sharks jaws (2) - 1930's twelve sets of…

Maroubra's 1930's Shark Jaws Collection

Roberts collection of Sharks jaws (2) - 1930's twelve sets of Sharks jars and teeth, all caught in the 1930's off Maroubra. Most have details written on side, detailing type of shark, date of capture, place of capture and time taken to catch.

Roberts Collection of Sharks Jaws (1) - 1930's thirteen sets of…

1930's Maroubra Shark Jaws Collection

Roberts Collection of Sharks Jaws (1) - 1930's thirteen sets of Sharks jars and teeth, all caught in the 1930's off Maroubra. Most have details written on side, detailing type of shark, date of capture, place of capture and time taken to catch.

Three Australian Indigenous art works on bark including: two…

Indigenous Bark Art from Pilbara Region, Western Australia

Three Australian Indigenous art works on bark including: two fish design, (length 85 cm approx); turtle and fish, (height 97 cm approx); and large Catfish, (length 112 cm approx). Note: items were acquired during early 1980s in the Pilbara region of…

A large taxidermy multiple insect framed display, the 70+…

70+ Insect Taxidermy Display in Pine Frame

A large taxidermy multiple insect framed display, the 70+ mainly insects including stag horn and other beetles, long horn beetles, stick insects, grasshoppers, crab, etc. In pine glazed display frame. 48 x 62.5 cm.

Rainbow trout taxidermy display in wall mount case with…

Rainbow Trout Taxidermy Display

Rainbow trout taxidermy display in wall mount case with hand-written card captioned 'Rainbow trout (Salmo Iridius), weight 7lbs. Sex female, Grassed by Mr Staples. Eildon Weir on large fly. Taxidermy by A.C. Slamen, 622 Collins St.', 42 cm high, 90 cm…

Sawfish bill on stand

Sawfish Bill Displayed on Stand

Sawfish bill on stand

Sawfish bill on stand

Sawfish Bill Displayed on Stand

Sawfish bill on stand

A pair of marlin bills, mounted by Tony White in sterling…

Sterling Silver Marlin Bill Mounts with Jacaranda Patterns

A pair of marlin bills, mounted by Tony White in sterling silver with jacaranda seed pod patterns, with travertine plinths 54 cm high including plinths (2)

A marlin bill, mounted by Tony White in sterling silver with…

Sterling Silver Marlin Bill with Bivalve Decoration

A marlin bill, mounted by Tony White in sterling silver with bivalve decoration, stamped 'White Stg Sil', with travertine plinth 45 cm high including plinth

A silver mounted sawbill, by Tony White, 33 cm high

Silver Sawbill Sculpture by Tony White

A silver mounted sawbill, by Tony White, 33 cm high

A monumental sawfish bill, 146 cm high (including marble plinth)

Monumental Sawfish Bill Sculpture

A monumental sawfish bill, 146 cm high (including marble plinth)

A silver mounted marlin bill, by Tony White, 72 cm high…

Silver Marlin Bill Sculpture by Tony White

A silver mounted marlin bill, by Tony White, 72 cm high (including stone plinth)

Early sawfish bill, length 85 cm

85 cm Sawfish Bill: A Rare Find

Early sawfish bill, length 85 cm

Cinema & Theatre programmes: mostly 1960s-80s array including.…

Vintage Cinema & Theatre Programmes (1960s-80s)

Cinema & Theatre programmes: mostly 1960s-80s array including. 'Come blow your Horn' (1963, starring Frank Sinatra), the great Escape (1963), 'My Lady' (Warner Bros, 1964), 'Mary Poppins' (1964) 'Oliver!' (1968) 'Jaws' (1975, pub. Modern magazines), also…

Trout' antique hand-coloured engraving, published in London,…

Antique Hand-Coloured Trout Engraving (1807)

Trout' antique hand-coloured engraving, published in London, circa 1807, 15 x 23 cm

A glass cased taxidermy prize freshwater pike, English, circa…

Antique Taxidermy Pike in Glass Case

A glass cased taxidermy prize freshwater pike, English, circa 1900 Piccadilly, London taxidermy label verso the case 41 cm high, 101 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Three sawfish bills (rostrums), [Anoxypristis] outlined with…

Anoxypristis Sawfish Bills with Triangular Teeth

Three sawfish bills (rostrums), [Anoxypristis] outlined with triangular teeth. Longest L.62 cm

A large sawfish bill (rostrum), [Pristis] outlined with 29…

29-toothed Pristis sawfish bill, 68.5 cm long

A large sawfish bill (rostrum), [Pristis] outlined with 29 transverse teeth. Length 68.5 cm.

Large mounted taxidermy of barramundi fish, length 68 cm dated…

1984 Barramundi Fish Taxidermy, 68 cm Length

Large mounted taxidermy of barramundi fish, length 68 cm dated 1984

Swordfish bill, of tapering form, mounted on custom built stand,…

Tapered Swordfish Bill on Custom Stand (6 words)

Swordfish bill, of tapering form, mounted on custom built stand, total height 56 cm

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon…

Assorted Coral Beaded Necklaces - 10 Pieces

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon colours. Mostly in branch coral beading approx lengths 42 cm - 76 cm

Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. Temblar Formation, south…

Megolodon Tooth from South Carolina

Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. Temblar Formation, south Carolina, USA. Length 7.5 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. St Helena sound, south Carolina,…

Megalodon Tooth from South Carolina

Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. St Helena sound, south Carolina, USA. Length 15 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Mososaurus tooth, Carnivorous marine Reptile, Khouribga,…

Mososaurus Tooth from Morocco

Mososaurus tooth, Carnivorous marine Reptile, Khouribga, Morocco. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

A 19th century Maori Mako (shark tooth ear pendant). Root end…

Maori Shark Tooth Ear Pendant

A 19th century Maori Mako (shark tooth ear pendant). Root end covered with red sealing wax and circular suspension hole. Length 4 cm.

A 19th century Maori Mako (shark tooth ear pendant).…

Maori Shark Tooth Ear Pendant

A 19th century Maori Mako (shark tooth ear pendant). Discoloured sealing wax to root end. Circular suspension hole. Length 3 cm

Swordfish bill on stand of large proportions with tapered shape…

Large Swordfish Bill on Custom Stand

Swordfish bill on stand of large proportions with tapered shape mounted on custom built stand, length 78 cm

A taxidermy Piranha. Height 15 cm.

Miniature Piranha Taxidermy

A taxidermy Piranha. Height 15 cm.

A set of three Swordfish bills, mounted vertically on black…

Vertical Swordfish Bill Trio on Black Stands

A set of three Swordfish bills, mounted vertically on black stands. Longest 86 cm

An antique fish diorama in glass case, 19th century, 59 cm high,…

19th Century Fish Diorama in Glass Case

An antique fish diorama in glass case, 19th century, 59 cm high, 67 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Rainbow trout mounted trophy, 68 cm length

68cm Rainbow Trout Trophy

Rainbow trout mounted trophy, 68 cm length

A pale salmon upholstered armchair

Salmon Armchair

A pale salmon upholstered armchair

A Dresden floral porcelain encrusted figural centrepiece, 19th…

Dresden Porcelain Figural Centrepiece, 19th Century

A Dresden floral porcelain encrusted figural centrepiece, 19th century, 49.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Sir Leon and lady trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 483, Private collection, Queensland

An old large sawfish bill, the 72 teeth naturally projecting…

Ancient Sawfish Bill with 72 Teeth

An old large sawfish bill, the 72 teeth naturally projecting from each side, tapered form, three teeth with damage. Length 115 cm. Note: the sawfish also known as carpenter sharks are of a family of rays characterised by their long narrow flattened…

Captain Watkin Tench 'A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany…

Expedition to Botany Bay: Limited Edition

Captain Watkin Tench 'A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay' Australian Limited Editions Society 1938, limited to 500 numbered and signed copies

Three shark teeth Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5 million…

Ancient Shark Teeth Trio

Three shark teeth Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5 million years old. Two Mako and one Megalodon tooth. All with grey enamel and sharp edges, length 53-66 cmWidth 42-5.3 cm

A Megalodon shark tooth early Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.…

Megalodon Shark Tooth: 23-2.5 Million Years Old

A Megalodon shark tooth early Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5 million years old. Pale grey enamel with minor root damage. Good serrations with minor chips, length 107 width 7 cm

A Megalodon shark tooth Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5…

Megalodon Shark Tooth: Fossil of Prehistoric Era

A Megalodon shark tooth Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5 million years old. Both sides of the root have been diminished. Brown enamel mostly intact with sharp serrations and a good point, length 81 width 6.1 cm

A Megalodon shark tooth early Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.…

Megalodon Shark Tooth: 23-2.5 Million Years Old

A Megalodon shark tooth early Miocene to Pliocene era, 23 to 2.5 million years old. Enamel mostly intact with part root missing. Good serrations with minor damage, length 11 cm, width 2 cm

A Megalodon shark tooth Miocene to Pliocene era, enamel and…

Megalodon Shark Tooth with Intact Enamel and Root

A Megalodon shark tooth Miocene to Pliocene era, enamel and root are intact but has had a break and been glued at some time. Grey enamel with full charcoal root, length 8.5 cm, width 6.9 cm

A taxidermy rainbow trout, on a natural wood base.

Rainbow Trout Taxidermy on Wood Base

A taxidermy rainbow trout, on a natural wood base.

Fossilised 45 cm marine skull

45 cm Fossil Marine Skull

Fossilised 45 cm marine skull

Fossilised 85 cm marine skull

Giant Marine Skull Fossil Discovered - 85cm Long

Fossilised 85 cm marine skull

Taxidermy framed mud crab

Framed Mud Crab Taxidermy

Taxidermy framed mud crab

Pair of antique 35 cm Saw Fish bills

Antique Saw Fish Bills - Pair (35cm)

Pair of antique 35 cm Saw Fish bills

Large sawfish bill or rostrum of large proportions consisting…

Massive Sawfish Rostrum with 36 Teeth

Large sawfish bill or rostrum of large proportions consisting of a large beak and 36 teeth, length 110 cm

Swordfish bill on stand of large proportions with tapered shape…

Large Swordfish Bill on Custom Stand - 78cm

Swordfish bill on stand of large proportions with tapered shape mounted on custom built stand, length 78 cm

Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for…

Vintage Shark Jaws Display Set

Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for display. Width 23 cm and 33 cm

Antique taxidermy saw fish bill, 70 cm

Antique Sawfish Bill Taxidermy - 70cm

Antique taxidermy saw fish bill, 70 cm

Antique large taxidermy saw fish bill, 1.5m, ex. Cooktown Museum

Antique 1.5m Sawfish Bill from Cooktown Museum

Antique large taxidermy saw fish bill, 1.5m, ex. Cooktown Museum

Antique taxidermy saw fish bill, 72 cm

Antique Sawfish Bill Taxidermy - 72cm

Antique taxidermy saw fish bill, 72 cm

Antique large taxidermy male saw fish bill, 1.03m

Large Male Sawfish Bill Taxidermy

Antique large taxidermy male saw fish bill, 1.03m

Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for…

Vintage Shark Jaws Display Pair

Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for display. Widths 23 cm and 33 cm

Three sawfish bills, early to mid 20th century, largest 97 cm

Mid-20th Century Sawfish Bills - Set of Three

Three sawfish bills, early to mid 20th century, largest 97 cm

An old large sawfish bill, the 72 teeth naturally projecting…

Ancient Sawfish Bill with 72 Teeth

An old large sawfish bill, the 72 teeth naturally projecting from each side, tapered form, three teeth with damage. Length 115 cm. Note: the sawfish also known as carpenter sharks are of a family of rays characterised by their long, narrow, flattened…

A sawfish bill, mid 20th century, 132 cm

Mid 20th Century Sawfish Bill - 132cm

A sawfish bill, mid 20th century, 132 cm

A taxidermy English pike, cased in glass, circa 1890.

Glass-encased English pike taxidermy from 1890

A taxidermy English pike, cased in glass, circa 1890.

A silver mounted polar bear skull with gaping jaws and three…

Silver Mounted Polar Bear Skull with Removable Beakers

A silver mounted polar bear skull with gaping jaws and three removable silver beakers, 25 cm high, 31 cm long, The skull was part of the Archive of Gordon Burt, OBE (Christie's Australia, 28 November 1996, Lot 472). Gordon Burt was the Engineer on the…

A large taxidermy model of a blue marlin, 82 cm high, 130 cm…

Life-sized Blue Marlin Taxidermy Model

A large taxidermy model of a blue marlin, 82 cm high, 130 cm long

Sawfish Rostrum 69.5 cm length

Long Sawfish Rostrum: 69.5 cm

Sawfish Rostrum 69.5 cm length

A silver mounted polar bear skull with gaping jaws and three…

Silver Polar Bear Skull with Removable Beakers

A silver mounted polar bear skull with gaping jaws and three removable silver beakers. 25 cm high, 31 cm long. The skull was part of the Archive of Gordon Burt, OBE (Christie's Australia, 28 November 1996, Lot 472). Gordon Burt was the Engineer on the…

A sawfish bill mounted on wooden plinth. Bill: 65 cm

Sawfish Bill on Plinth - 65cm

A sawfish bill mounted on wooden plinth. Bill: 65 cm

Sawfish rostrum on metal stand, 80s cm high

Metal Stand Sawfish Rostrum (80cm)

Sawfish rostrum on metal stand, 80s cm high

Two swordfish rostrum on metal stands (2)

Swordfish Rostrum Duo on Metal Stands

Two swordfish rostrum on metal stands (2)

A vintage sawfish Rostrum. Pristidae family species. Length 140…

Vintage Sawfish Rostrum - 140cm Length

A vintage sawfish Rostrum. Pristidae family species. Length 140 cm

Small ivory tusk (marine ivory?), some cracking

Cracked marine ivory tusk

Small ivory tusk (marine ivory?), some cracking

A Danish style bronze figure, mid 20th century, artist unknown…

Bronze Wrestler with Swordfish Sculpture

A Danish style bronze figure, mid 20th century, artist unknown depicting a figure wrestling a swordfish limited edition 538/600. Signed monogram lower. Height 24 cm

Marlin bill trophy mount on wooden shield, 60 cm

Marlin Bill Trophy Mount on Wooden Shield (60cm)

Marlin bill trophy mount on wooden shield, 60 cm

Taxiderny rainbow trout mounted on a log plaque, 70 cm long

Rainbow Trout Mount on Log Plaque - 70cm

Taxiderny rainbow trout mounted on a log plaque, 70 cm long

Antique sawfish bill, 1.3m length

1.3m Antique Sawfish Bill

Antique sawfish bill, 1.3m length

Rare antique giant sawfish bill 1.4m (from 20ft fish)

1.4m Giant Sawfish Bill: Rare Antique Find

Rare antique giant sawfish bill 1.4m (from 20ft fish)

Antique sawfish bill rostrum mounted on base, 1m long

Mounted Sawfish Bill, 1m Long

Antique sawfish bill rostrum mounted on base, 1m long

Large sword fish rostrum on mounted stand

Mounted Swordfish Rostrum Display

Large sword fish rostrum on mounted stand