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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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

A collection of fossilised teeth, mineralised mammoth tusk and…

Fossil Teeth and Mammoth Ivory Collection: 6cm Long Specimen

A collection of fossilised teeth, mineralised mammoth tusk and mammoth ivory, the largest piece 6 cm long

A Neanderthal hand axe and three mammoth tooth Fossils

Neanderthal Axe and Mammoth Teeth Fossils

A Neanderthal hand axe and three mammoth tooth Fossils

A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, with applied…

Papua New Guinea Dog Tooth Necklace with Red Pigment

A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, with applied red pigment.

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

Three Sepik River necklaces, in boars tusk, dogs teeth, talons…

Sepik River Necklaces with Natural Fiber Rope (3)

Three Sepik River necklaces, in boars tusk, dogs teeth, talons and shells, bounded by natural fiber rope (3). Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's label, lot 549

An impressive Megalodon fossil shark tooth, the Megalodon shark…

Megalodon Fossil Tooth from Charlestown River

An impressive Megalodon fossil shark tooth, the Megalodon shark was one of the most fearsome ocean predators, reaching lengths of over 50 feet. The gigantic shark lived approximately 15.9 to 2.6 million years ago. This large fossil tooth was found in the…

Mammoth tooth tip & Disc

Mammoth Tooth Tip and Disc Set

Mammoth tooth tip & Disc

A rare and extinct kuri (Polynesian dog) skull, an exceptional…

Rare, Extinct Kuri Dog Skull from New Zealand

A rare and extinct kuri (Polynesian dog) skull, an exceptional example given its completeness and condition with all canine teeth and most others present, the lower jaw missing the back right coronoid section, a fine tree root remains grown through the…

A vintage alligator skull, with most teeth present. Length 28…

Vintage Alligator Skull with Teeth - 28 cm Length

A vintage alligator skull, with most teeth present. Length 28 cm.

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

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.

Four various Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including dog's…

Papua New Guinea Body Ornaments

Four various Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including dog's tooth necklace; shell necklace;, and cowrie armlets, one marked 'Louisiade Archipelago.' length 62 cm (dogs tooth)

A mariner shell and cat's tooth shell necklace, early 20th…

Seafarer's Shell and Tooth Necklace

A mariner shell and cat's tooth shell necklace, early 20th century, 176 cm long

A small tooth, with polished tip. Length 12 cm.

Polished Tip Tooth, 12cm Length

A small tooth, with polished tip. Length 12 cm.

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.

A dog tooth pectoral, Sassoya, Prince Alexander mountains,…

Sassoya's Dog Tooth Pectoral: Currency and Ceremonial Wear

A dog tooth pectoral, Sassoya, Prince Alexander mountains, Papua New Guinea, dog teeth are considered money, they are woven into elaborate pectorals, headdresses etc. For ceremony and also for brideprice transactions, 20 x 31 cm

An old tooth, ridges and patina of age, length 15 cm.

Aged Tooth: 15cm of History

An old tooth, ridges and patina of age, length 15 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.

Dinosaur tooth (Spinosaurus), Taouz, Morocco. Collection Dr…

Spinosaurus Tooth from Morocco

Dinosaur tooth (Spinosaurus), Taouz, 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

An old lion's tooth, natural polished tip end showing some wear,…

Aged Lion's Tooth: Polished and Worn Tip, 11cm Length

An old lion's tooth, natural polished tip end showing some wear, length 11 cm.

A lion skull, two part skull - separate cranium and jaw…

Complete Lion Skull with Teeth - 33cm Length

A lion skull, two part skull - separate cranium and jaw complete with all teeth including the large incisors, length 33 cm

A Mandrill baboon skull (Mandrillus sphinx), two part skull -…

Mandrill Baboon Skull with Teeth, 24cm Length

A Mandrill baboon skull (Mandrillus sphinx), two part skull - separate cranium and jaw with all teeth including 5.5 cm (visible) upper incisors, length 24 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…

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

An old lion's tooth, the large tooth in reasonable polish,…

Old Lion's Tooth: 9.3 cm Polished with Small Chip

An old lion's tooth, the large tooth in reasonable polish, small chip to pointed end. Length 9.3 cm.

A vintage lion's tooth, natural polished tip end. Length 11.2…

Vintage Lion's Tooth Polished Tip, 11.2 cm

A vintage lion's tooth, natural polished tip end. Length 11.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

An old set of four large lion's teeth and 16 claws, the teeth…

Lion Teeth and Claws Set

An old set of four large lion's teeth and 16 claws, the teeth as two pairs. Lengths 10.3 cm and 9.7 cm approx.

Extinct Woolly Mammoth tooth, Pleistocene 150,000 + years old,…

150,000 Year Old Woolly Mammoth Tooth, 1.5 kg

Extinct Woolly Mammoth tooth, Pleistocene 150,000 + years old, Ex John Hawkins Antiques, 1.5 kg

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

Leopard pelt mounted on cloth and with the eyes, teeth and…

African Leopard Pelt Mounted on Cloth

Leopard pelt mounted on cloth and with the eyes, teeth and claws removed, probably African, size 220 cm x 150 cm

A fossilised mammoth's tooth

Mammoth Tooth Fossil

A fossilised mammoth's tooth

Fossilised mammoth's tooth

Mammoth Tooth Fossil

Fossilised mammoth's tooth

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…

Large antique tiger tooth, 9 cm

Rare 9cm Antique Tiger Tooth

Large antique tiger tooth, 9 cm

Megalodon fossil tooth on stand

Megalodon Tooth on Stand

Megalodon fossil tooth on stand

A taxidermied badger's head, open snarling mouth showing tongue…

Fierce Badger Trophy on Oak Shield

A taxidermied badger's head, open snarling mouth showing tongue and teeth, attached to a shield shaped oak board.

Prehistoric mammoth tooth, sliced through centre and polished,…

Polished Mammoth Tooth Slice - Prehistoric Relic

Prehistoric mammoth tooth, sliced through centre and polished, 11 cm long approx

Rare antique Victorian large tiger head specimen, teeth intact,…

Antique Victorian Tiger Head Specimen with Teeth

Rare antique Victorian large tiger head specimen, teeth intact, 22.5 cm in height, 46 cm in length

Prehistoric megalodon shark tooth, 6.5 inch

Giant 6.5 inch megalodon shark tooth

Prehistoric megalodon shark tooth, 6.5 inch

Antique elephant ivory tooth (Molar), circa early 1800s.…

Antique Elephant Ivory Molar, Early 1800s

Antique elephant ivory tooth (Molar), circa early 1800s. Diameter 8 x 8 cm weight 189gm

Nine hippopotamus teeth

Nine Hippo Teeth

Nine hippopotamus teeth

A large hippotamus skull cicra 1900 missing three teeth and…

1900 Hippopotamus Skull with Missing Teeth and Tusks

A large hippotamus skull cicra 1900 missing three teeth and three front tusks, the two lower front tusks are split, 70 x 62 cm

A large hippotamus skull, circa 1900 missing five teeth and…

Antique Hippopotamus Skull with Missing Teeth and Tusks

A large hippotamus skull, circa 1900 missing five teeth and four tusks, the two lower middle tusks May not be the original. 66 x 61 cm

Carved cribbage board, finely carved walrus tooth with salmon,…

Alaskan Cribbage Board with Arctic Wildlife Carvings

Carved cribbage board, finely carved walrus tooth with salmon, seals, polar bears, and small boat. Drilled holes for pegs. Creamy yellowish patina. Alaska. Length 43 cm. Width 5 cm

Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A

USA Megalodon Tooth

Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A

Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A

USA Megalodon Tooth

Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A

Small skull with two tigers teeth

Tiger-Toothed Miniature Skull

Small skull with two tigers teeth

A natural history sawfish bill with 38 teeth (one missing).…

38-tooth Sawfish Bill: A Natural History Discovery

A natural history sawfish bill with 38 teeth (one missing). Length 61 cm