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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An antique taxidermy turtle, 18 cm long

Antique Taxidermy Turtle - 18 cm Long

An antique taxidermy turtle, 18 cm long

An antique taxidermied turtle, 18 cm long

Antique Taxidermy Turtle, 18 cm Long

An antique taxidermied turtle, 18 cm long

A taxidermy sea turtle. Length 64 cm.

64 cm Taxidermy Sea Turtle

A taxidermy sea turtle. Length 64 cm.

A taxidermy Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata),…

Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle - 64cm Length

A taxidermy Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), length 64 cm

A small novelty taxidermy tortoise and toad, 15 cm high

Tiny Taxidermy: Tortoise and Toad

A small novelty taxidermy tortoise and toad, 15 cm high

A taxidermied Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill sea turtle),…

Taxidermied Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Late 19th Century

A taxidermied Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill sea turtle), late 19th century, 25 cm long

A taxidermied sea turtle, early 20th century, 51 cm long

Vintage Sea Turtle Taxidermy

A taxidermied sea turtle, early 20th century, 51 cm long

A taxidermy tortoise, the shell inset with a brass ashtray,…

Brass-Inlaid Tortoise Taxidermy

A taxidermy tortoise, the shell inset with a brass ashtray, length 21 cm

A large taxidermied sea turtle, length 70 cm

70cm Taxidermied Sea Turtle

A large taxidermied sea turtle, length 70 cm

A taxidermy sea turtle, 19th/20th century, 47 cm long

19th/20th Century Taxidermy Sea Turtle, 47 cm Long

A taxidermy sea turtle, 19th/20th century, 47 cm long

Antique taxidermy turtle small losses to carapace, length 52 cm…

Antique Taxidermy Turtle with Carapace Losses - 52cm Length

Antique taxidermy turtle small losses to carapace, length 52 cm approx. NB. this can not be exported

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell of thirteen main plates…

Golden Butterscotch Turtle Taxidermy

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell of thirteen main plates showing golden to brown butterscotch patterns, in good condition, the head extended, length 63 cm

A large vintage full mount turtle, modelled with head raised,…

Vintage Full Mount Butterscotch Turtle, 70cm Length

A large vintage full mount turtle, modelled with head raised, the unpolished 13 plate shell of good butterscotch colour, small losses to marginal plates, length 70 cm.

A vintage standing taxidermy tortoise, head raised, length 34…

Vintage Standing Tortoise Taxidermy, 34 cm

A vintage standing taxidermy tortoise, head raised, length 34 cm.

A sea turtle, with a mellowed aged patina, taxidermy, Papua New…

Aged Sea Turtle Taxidermy from Papua New Guinea

A sea turtle, with a mellowed aged patina, taxidermy, Papua New Guinea Provenance: acquired in the 1970s

Taxidermy green sea turtle well preserved example of a green…

Preserved Green Sea Turtle - 60 cm

Taxidermy green sea turtle well preserved example of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), length 60 cm

Taxidermy turtle of a green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas. Origin…

Early 1900s Green Sea Turtle Taxidermy, 65cm Length

Taxidermy turtle of a green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas. Origin most likely the pacific Earely 1900s, length 65 cm

A taxidermy green sea turtle possibly 19th/20th century, with…

Mounted Green Sea Turtle with Wall Hooks

A taxidermy green sea turtle possibly 19th/20th century, with large shell and hooks for wall mount placement, size height 67 width 45 cm, depth 20 cm

Taxidermy sea turtle

Sea Turtle Taxidermy

Taxidermy sea turtle

Taxidermy Hawksbill turtle Whole animal example, still…

Preserved Hawksbill Turtle: 50cm Length

Taxidermy Hawksbill turtle Whole animal example, still preserved to underside, length 50 cm

A vintage full mount turtle specimen, modelled with head raised,…

Vintage Full Mount Turtle with Raised Head (39 cm)

A vintage full mount turtle specimen, modelled with head raised, good condition. Length 39 cm

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition,…

Vintage Turtle Taxidermy with Extended Head

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition, unpolished, the head extended. Length 53 cm

Antique taxidermy large tortoise shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Taxidermy

Antique taxidermy large tortoise shell

A vintage taxidermied Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata),…

Vintage Hawksbill Turtle Taxidermy Specimen

A vintage taxidermied Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata), a complete specimen; from a deceased estate, height 27 cm length 96 cm width 60 cm

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition,…

Vintage Taxidermy Turtle with Extended Head

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition, unpolished, the head extended. Length 53 cm

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell of good colour and patina,…

Vintage Turtle Taxidermy

A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell of good colour and patina, the head extended. Length 53 cm

A taxidermy sea turtle, early 20th century, 58 cm long

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Sea Turtle (58cm)

A taxidermy sea turtle, early 20th century, 58 cm long

A taxidermy Sea Turtle, 19th century, 70 cm long

19th Century Taxidermy Sea Turtle, 70 cm Long

A taxidermy Sea Turtle, 19th century, 70 cm long

A small taxidermy turtle, modelled as if swimming, the shell…

Swimming Turtle Taxidermy - 48cm

A small taxidermy turtle, modelled as if swimming, the shell displaying good variegated colour. Length 48 cm

A taxidermy small turtle, the shell of pale colour displaying…

Vibrant Pale Turtle Taxidermy - 38cm

A taxidermy small turtle, the shell of pale colour displaying vigorous figuring. Length 38 cm

A vintage taxidermied sea-turtle, bearing collectors number…

Vintage Taxidermied Sea-Turtle with Collector's Number

A vintage taxidermied sea-turtle, bearing collectors number ex49, 59 cm long, 32 cm wide

A taxidermy terrapin tortoise, with upper and lower hard shell…

Terrapin Tortoise Taxidermy: 33cm Hard Shell Carapace

A taxidermy terrapin tortoise, with upper and lower hard shell carapace. Length 33 cm

A taxidermy green sea turtle, with well figured 13 plate shell.…

Green Sea Turtle Taxidermy - 13 Plate Shell - 53cm

A taxidermy green sea turtle, with well figured 13 plate shell. Length 53 cm

A taxidermy sea turtle, early 20th century, 44 cm long. NB:

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Sea Turtle (44 cm)

A taxidermy sea turtle, early 20th century, 44 cm long. NB:

A rare taxidermy Hawksbill turtle, 70 x 42 cm

Rare Hawksbill Turtle Taxidermy

A rare taxidermy Hawksbill turtle, 70 x 42 cm

Rare taxidermy Mexican turtle specimen, 35 cm length

Rare Mexican Turtle Taxidermy Specimen (35cm)

Rare taxidermy Mexican turtle specimen, 35 cm length

Antique taxidermy sea turtle specimen, 60 cm length

Antique Sea Turtle Taxidermy, 60 cm

Antique taxidermy sea turtle specimen, 60 cm length

Antique sea turtle specimen, circa 1950 60 cm

1950 Sea Turtle Specimen (60cm)

Antique sea turtle specimen, circa 1950 60 cm

Antique taxidermy sea turtle specimen, 80 cm length

Antique Sea Turtle Taxidermy, 80cm

Antique taxidermy sea turtle specimen, 80 cm length

Antique taxidermy turtle 24 cm long

Antique Turtle Taxidermy - 24cm

Antique taxidermy turtle 24 cm long

An old taxidermy small tortoise with bowl back, its shell with…

Small Tortoise Taxidermy with Copper Bowl Shell

An old taxidermy small tortoise with bowl back, its shell with recessed copper bowl, the head extended and standing raised on its legs. Old repair to one leg. Length 19 cm

Antique taxidermy tortoise, 15 cm long approx

Antique Tortoise Taxidermy - 15cm Long

Antique taxidermy tortoise, 15 cm long approx

Huge 200 year old deep sea green turtle specimen, 160 cm tall…

Rare 200-Year-Old Deep Sea Green Turtle Specimen for Sale

Huge 200 year old deep sea green turtle specimen, 160 cm tall ready to hang with provenace and paper work

A taxidermied turtle; 51 cm long

Preserved Turtle: 51cm Taxidermy

A taxidermied turtle; 51 cm long

Taxidermied turtle

Stuffed Turtle

Taxidermied turtle

A green sea turtle (Chelonia Mydas) specimen, mid 20th century,…

Mid-20th Century Green Sea Turtle Specimen

A green sea turtle (Chelonia Mydas) specimen, mid 20th century, with four lateral scutes and the characteristic sunburst pattern on each. Length 57 cm. Width 42 cm

A full body sea turtle with shell, complete, 60 cm long

60cm Full Body Sea Turtle with Complete Shell

A full body sea turtle with shell, complete, 60 cm long

A full body sea turtle with shell, complete, 58 cm long

58cm Full Body Sea Turtle with Complete Shell

A full body sea turtle with shell, complete, 58 cm long

Antique turtle shell specimen, 45 cm

45 cm Antique Turtle Shell Specimen

Antique turtle shell specimen, 45 cm

Antique full-body turtle specimen, 2ft

2ft Antique Turtle Specimen

Antique full-body turtle specimen, 2ft

A taxidermied turtle. Length 77 cm. Width 48 cm

Preserved Turtle: 77 x 48 cm

A taxidermied turtle. Length 77 cm. Width 48 cm