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 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.

A taxidermied red fox length 57 cm

57cm Red Fox Taxidermy Display

A taxidermied red fox length 57 cm

Vintage fox fur and mink Stoles a collection of Vintge fox fur…

Vintage Fox and Mink Fur Stoles Collection

Vintage fox fur and mink Stoles a collection of Vintge fox fur and mink Stoles, comprising two fur stoles, a pair of cuffs and a possible sable taxidermy

Cast metal animal & bird figures: with brass 'Snapping jaw'…

Metal Animal & Bird Figures with Brass Wolf Head Plaque

Cast metal animal & bird figures: with brass 'Snapping jaw' Wolf's head mounted on brass wall plaque (length 15 cm), also hollow cast crocodile figurine dressed in a suit (height 14 cm), plus hollow cast rhinoceros and hippopotamus, c.1930s-50s. (4 items)

A 19th century taxidermy hound's head, named 'Warden' on brass…

19th Century Taxidermy Hound Head by Helstrip of York

A 19th century taxidermy hound's head, named 'Warden' on brass plaque, by taxidermists Helstrip of York, trade label to the back of the oak shield. Height 29 cm

A 19th century taxidermy hound's head, on mahogany shield.…

Taxidermy Hound Head on Mahogany Shield

A 19th century taxidermy hound's head, on mahogany shield. Height 36 cm

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 taxidermy fox head mounted on an oak shield, by F. W.…

Taxidermy Fox Head on Oak Shield by F.W. Bartlett

A taxidermy fox head mounted on an oak shield, by F. W. Bartlett, taxidermist, 23 high Street Banbury, 'Skins dressed and made up to order, Hoofs and horns, etc. Polished and mounted.'. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest…

A fox skin buggy rug with brown felt backing, late 19th century,…

Late 19th Century Fox Skin Buggy Rug

A fox skin buggy rug with brown felt backing, late 19th century, 143 x 127 cm

A taxidermy pied butcher bird and flying fox, the bird posing…

Pied Butcher Bird and Flying Fox Taxidermy Display

A taxidermy pied butcher bird and flying fox, the bird posing on a branch, the bat hanging. (2)

A fox fur Coverlet, composed of 21 fox pelts some with tails on…

21-Pelt Fox Fur Coverlet with Brown Felt Backing

A fox fur Coverlet, composed of 21 fox pelts some with tails on a brown felt backing, 180 x 142 cm

A taxidermied fox display, early to mid 20th century, 46 cm…

Vintage Taxidermy Fox Display, Mid-20th Century

A taxidermied fox display, early to mid 20th century, 46 cm high, 100 cm long

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)

Taxidermy dog, full body in seated position

Seated Taxidermy Dog

Taxidermy dog, full body in seated position

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

A taxidermied young red fox, in sitting position on bevel-base.…

Sitting Red Fox Taxidermy

A taxidermied young red fox, in sitting position on bevel-base. 55 cm x 24 cm x 43 cm.

A collection of six ivory netsukes, dragon, seated dog, cat,…

Ivory Netsuke Collection: Dragon, Dog, Cat, Bear, Rabbit, Turtle

A collection of six ivory netsukes, dragon, seated dog, cat, bear, rabbit and turtle.

Antique Coyote skin rug pelt, 1.5m

1.5m Antique Coyote Skin Rug

Antique Coyote skin rug pelt, 1.5m

Magnificent taxidermy Alaskan full body Wolf in aggressive pose

Alaskan Wolf Taxidermy in Aggressive Pose

Magnificent taxidermy Alaskan full body Wolf in aggressive pose

A vintage Wolf pelt (Canis Lupus), mounted on brown felt,…

Vintage Wolf Pelt on Brown Felt - 168x108cm

A vintage Wolf pelt (Canis Lupus), mounted on brown felt, length 168 cm, width 108 cm

A Canis Lupus (wolf) skull, 11 cm high, 22 cm long

Canis Lupus Skull: 11 cm x 22 cm

A Canis Lupus (wolf) skull, 11 cm high, 22 cm long

A rare Arctic Wolf fur, 195 cm long

195cm Arctic Wolf Fur: Rare and Exquisite

A rare Arctic Wolf fur, 195 cm long

A taxidermied seated red fox on rectangular timber base 52 cm…

Seated Red Fox Taxidermy on Timber Base

A taxidermied seated red fox on rectangular timber base 52 cm high, base 46 cm wide, 18 cm deep

A Canadian grey Wolf (Canis Iupus) rug with mounted head, with…

Canadian Grey Wolf Rug with Mounted Head

A Canadian grey Wolf (Canis Iupus) rug with mounted head, with felt back lining. Length 184 cm. Width 140 cm. Provenance: Purchased La Chasse Galerie, Quebec, with CITES document: Permit 13CA03494/CWHQ-1

A taxidermy head and shoulder mount of a fox, oak wall mounting…

Fierce Fox Mount with Open Jaw and Glass Eyes

A taxidermy head and shoulder mount of a fox, oak wall mounting shield back, ears raised, glass eyes, mouth open showing sharp teeth.

Taxidermy fox and its prey on a naturalistic base

Fox and Prey on Naturalistic Base

Taxidermy fox and its prey on a naturalistic base

Fox skull mounted on timber stand

Fox Skull on Timber Stand

Fox skull mounted on timber stand

Rare antique white fox skin quilt, 2.3 x 2 metres

Antique White Fox Skin Quilt - Rare Find!

Rare antique white fox skin quilt, 2.3 x 2 metres

Rare alaskan Wolf skin rug, 2.2 metres

Alaskan Wolf Skin Rug - Rare Find!

Rare alaskan Wolf skin rug, 2.2 metres

A taxidermy mounted fox head

Fox Head Taxidermy Mount

A taxidermy mounted fox head

Magnificent red fox mount in attacking pose, half body

Red Fox Attack

Magnificent red fox mount in attacking pose, half body

Taxidermy dingo, half body mount

Half-body Dingo Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy dingo, half body mount

Alaskan wolf skull specimen

Alaskan Wolf Skull Specimen

Alaskan wolf skull specimen

Antique dingo skull specimen

Antique Dingo Skull

Antique dingo skull specimen

Antique fox skull specimen

Antique Fox Skull Specimen

Antique fox skull specimen

Antique dingo skull specimen

Antique Dingo Skull

Antique dingo skull specimen

24 ct gold plated wolf skull

Gold Plated Wolf Skull

24 ct gold plated wolf skull

A full taxidermy coyote, natural pale tones with black…

Alert Coyote Taxidermy

A full taxidermy coyote, natural pale tones with black highlights, ears raised to attention, front right foot raised, glass eyes, mounted on a textured grey base. Length 90 cm height 70 cm

Fully mounted vintage wild dog / dingo taxidermy specimen,…

Vintage Wild Dog Taxidermy on Mounted Base

Fully mounted vintage wild dog / dingo taxidermy specimen, mounted on base

A taxidermy fox the full body mount vixen sitting on her…

Sitting Vixen Taxidermy - 59cm Height

A taxidermy fox the full body mount vixen sitting on her haunches. Height 59 cm

Taxidermy fox, dressed and wearing a bonnet, seated in a cane…

Fox in Bonnet Chair

Taxidermy fox, dressed and wearing a bonnet, seated in a cane chair, 74 cm high

Taxidermied fox head. 20 x 21 cm

Fox Head Taxidermy

Taxidermied fox head. 20 x 21 cm

A large South American red fox pelt throw rug trimmed with tail,…

South American Red Fox Fur Throw Rug with Tail Trim

A large South American red fox pelt throw rug trimmed with tail, 195 x 205 cm