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 mounted Mosasaur (Platecarpus ictericus) skull, late…

Mounted Mosasaur Skull from Late Cretaceous Period

A mounted Mosasaur (Platecarpus ictericus) skull, late Cretaceous Period, Niobrara Formation, Kansas, mounted on a black enamelled metal stand, within a glazed display case. skull 47 x 46 x 25 cm, glazed case 55.5 cm high, 60 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep, plinth…

A set of extinct Irish elk horns and skull, measuring 3.2m…

Giant Irish Elk Horns and Skull

A set of extinct Irish elk horns and skull, measuring 3.2m across; the impressive horns with some old damage and restoration, pin fittings to the skull. Note: For the greater part of the 20th century these horns have been in the possession of Major Robert…

Extinct moa skeleton, Mantell's moa, species Pachyornis…

Moa Skeleton with Constructed Skull

Extinct moa skeleton, Mantell's moa, species Pachyornis geranoides, the bones nearly entirely from one bird, the skull a full constructed replacement, part of the original skull sold with this lot. Height 70 cm. Length 125 cm. Constructed using No.8 and…

An extinct moa skeleton, Little Bush Moa or Anomalopteryx…

Extinct Moa Skeleton on Wooden Base

An extinct moa skeleton, Little Bush Moa or Anomalopteryx didiformis, the bones nearly entirely from the one bird, the skull with some rebuilding and full plaster replacement mandible. Constructed using No.8 and fuse wire displayed on a wooden base with…

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

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 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…

Dayak carved money skull, height 22 cm, width 17 cm, 19 cm

Dayak Money Skull Carving - 22x17x19 cm

Dayak carved money skull, height 22 cm, width 17 cm, 19 cm

A set of eight deer skull and antlers, French, 19th century,…

French Deer Skull and Antler Set on Oak Shields

A set of eight deer skull and antlers, French, 19th century, mounted on oak shields, each approx. 32 cm high. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A Panthera tigris (tiger) skull, 15 cm high, 30 cm long

Panthera tigris Skull: 15cm High, 30cm Long

A Panthera tigris (tiger) skull, 15 cm high, 30 cm long

Antique Bengal tiger rug, van Ingen Mysore India (original…

Antique Bengal Tiger Rug with Original Skull

Antique Bengal tiger rug, van Ingen Mysore India (original skull), approx 280 cm long, 210 cm wide

Lioness skull, mounted on shield board, Ex Des Barnes…

Lioness Skull on Shield Board from Des Barnes Collection

Lioness skull, mounted on shield board, Ex Des Barnes collection approx 25 cm x 20 cm x 27 cm. See photograph, taken 1960's

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 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 North Island giant moa skull, Dinornis novaezealandia, the…

North Island Giant Moa Skull from Mason's Dry Cave

A North Island giant moa skull, Dinornis novaezealandia, the main beak section a plaster reconstruction. Provenance: Found by our vendor c1970 in Mason's Dry Cave, Waitomo district. Length 20 cm. Width 12 cm. Height 9 cm.

Adult mounted giraffe skull in two sections, mounted on metal…

Mounted Giraffe Skull on Metal Stand - 70cm Length

Adult mounted giraffe skull in two sections, mounted on metal stand, length 70 cm

Antique large Victorian tiger skull on wooden trophy stand,…

Victorian Tiger Skull on Trophy Stand

Antique large Victorian tiger skull on wooden trophy stand, length 41 x 30 cm wide

Early 20th century cape buffalo skull and horns on shield…

Vintage Cape Buffalo Skull on Shield Mount

Early 20th century cape buffalo skull and horns on shield timber mount

A large buffalo skull, complete with horns

Buffalo Skull with Horns

A large buffalo skull, complete with horns

A Water Buffalo skull & horns of impressive proportions…

Massive Water Buffalo Skull and Horns

A Water Buffalo skull & horns of impressive proportions approximately, 120 cm span

Record 42 cm Grizzly Bear skull

42cm Grizzly Skull Record

Record 42 cm Grizzly Bear skull

A large saltwater crocodile skull

Massive Saltwater Crocodile Skull Unveiled

A large saltwater crocodile skull

Antique large male African lion skull, 31 cm

31cm Antique African Lion Skull - Male

Antique large male African lion skull, 31 cm

Antique medical skull (ex Tasmanian Doctor Surgery, Hobart)

Tasmanian Doctor's Antique Medical Skull

Antique medical skull (ex Tasmanian Doctor Surgery, Hobart)

Two deer skulls with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx.…

Pair of Antlered Deer Skulls with Three Horns

Two deer skulls with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx. 50 cm high and 55 cm wide

Rare grizzly bear skull specimen, 40 cm long

Rare 40cm Grizzly Bear Skull

Rare grizzly bear skull specimen, 40 cm long

A large hippopotamus skull, 42 x 32 cm

Large Hippopotamus Skull - 42 x 32 cm

A large hippopotamus skull, 42 x 32 cm

An ancient Cave bear skull (Ursus spelaeus) Pleistocene -…

Ancient Cave Bear Skull with Custom Stand

An ancient Cave bear skull (Ursus spelaeus) Pleistocene - recent Location: Europe (extinct species) with customised stand skull length 35 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

Polar bear skull specimen

Polar Bear Skull: A Fascinating Specimen

Polar bear skull specimen

Rare antique Indonesian babirusa skull specimen

Antique Indonesian Babirusa Skull

Rare antique Indonesian babirusa skull specimen

Record 42 cm Brown Bear skull

42cm Brown Bear Skull Record

Record 42 cm Brown Bear skull

Rare antique Papua New Guinea Dugong skull specimen

Antique Dugong Skull from Papua New Guinea

Rare antique Papua New Guinea Dugong skull specimen

Rare alaskan grizzly bear skull with tag/permit attached,…

Alaskan Grizzly Bear Skull with Permit - 40cm

Rare alaskan grizzly bear skull with tag/permit attached, length 40 cm

Vintage salt water crocodile skull length 51 cm.

51cm Vintage Saltwater Crocodile Skull

Vintage salt water crocodile skull length 51 cm.

A trophy set of Canadian moose antlers, with five tined palmate…

Canadian Moose Antlers from Sundrae, Alberta

A trophy set of Canadian moose antlers, with five tined palmate uppers and double tined lower brows on a skull cap mount inscribed '66 Sundrae, Alberta, Canada. Width 112.5 cm

North American black bear skull specimen

North American Black Bear Skull

North American black bear skull specimen

A pair of Blesbock mounted skulls on oak shields 1923

Blesbock Skulls on Oak Shields (1923)

A pair of Blesbock mounted skulls on oak shields 1923

Mountain lion skull specimen

Mountain Lion Skull Specimen

Mountain lion skull specimen

Grizzly bear skull specimen, 36 cm

Grizzly Bear Skull: 36 cm Specimen

Grizzly bear skull specimen, 36 cm

Large antique Papua New Guinea saltwater crocodile skull, teeth…

1940s Papua New Guinea Crocodile Skull with Teeth

Large antique Papua New Guinea saltwater crocodile skull, teeth intact, c.1940's, 62 cm x 33 cm wide

Alaskan black bear skull specimen, 31 cm long

Alaskan Black Bear Skull - 31cm Specimen

Alaskan black bear skull specimen, 31 cm long

North American black bear skull specimen

North American Black Bear Skull

North American black bear skull specimen

Rare Canadian black bear skull specimen, 30 cm long

Rare Canadian Black Bear Skull - 30cm Long

Rare Canadian black bear skull specimen, 30 cm long

Catalin resin skull in green, yellow & rust tones. Condition,…

Catalin resin skull in green, yellow & rust tones. Condition, good, minor wear to the base, height, 10.5 cm

An intricately carved buffalo skull featuring Hindi Buddha…

Hindi Buddha Buffalo Skull with Polished Horns

An intricately carved buffalo skull featuring Hindi Buddha complete with polished horns, approx 76 cm high, 72 cm wide

Set of antique early 19th century French 12 point antlers, with…

1831 French Antlers on Ebonized Board

Set of antique early 19th century French 12 point antlers, with original skull section, engraved and dated 1831, mounted on ebonized board

A Texas Longhorn bull horns and skull mount.

Texas Longhorn Bull Skull Mount

A Texas Longhorn bull horns and skull mount.

A shield mounted kudu skull with horns, 82 cm high

Mounted Kudu Skull Shield with Horns

A shield mounted kudu skull with horns, 82 cm high

A pair of deer antlers and skull on carved wooden shield,…

French Antler Skull Shield, 19th Century

A pair of deer antlers and skull on carved wooden shield, French, 19th century, approx 90 cm long, 52 cm wide

Antique French trophy 8 point antlers with skull section…

French 8-Point Antler Trophy with Skull

Antique French trophy 8 point antlers with skull section attached

Kudu African horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres tall

African Kudu Horn Trophy and Skull, 1.25m Tall

Kudu African horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres tall

Fossilised 45 cm marine skull

45 cm Fossil Marine Skull

Fossilised 45 cm marine skull

Antique medical skull and partial skeleton

Antique Medical Skull and Partial Skeleton Set

Antique medical skull and partial skeleton

24 ct gold plated wolf skull

Gold Plated Wolf Skull

24 ct gold plated wolf skull

African buffalo skull trophy specimen, 1m wide

1m African Buffalo Skull Trophy

African buffalo skull trophy specimen, 1m wide

Fossilised 85 cm marine skull

Giant Marine Skull Fossil Discovered - 85cm Long

Fossilised 85 cm marine skull

A brass sculpted crocodile skull on a serpentine boulder,…

Brass Crocodile Skull on Serpentine Boulder with Pounamu Top

A brass sculpted crocodile skull on a serpentine boulder, finely detailed and cast as two sections, the natural river worn pounamu boulder with polished top. 40 cm x 30 cm x 23 cm

An old crocodile skull, no lower jaw, length 60 cm.

60 cm Crocodile Skull: Ancient Artifact Uncovered

An old crocodile skull, no lower jaw, length 60 cm.

Kudu african horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres long

African Kudu Horn Trophy and Skull - 1.25m Long

Kudu african horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres long

Lion skull in two pieces, length 35 cm

Split Lion Skull - 35cm Length

Lion skull in two pieces, length 35 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

Prehistoric crocodile fossil skull specimen with teeth in tact,…

60 Million Year Old Crocodile Fossil Found in Morocco

Prehistoric crocodile fossil skull specimen with teeth in tact, Morocco region - said to be 60 million years old

A shield mounted animal skull

Skull Shield

A shield mounted animal skull

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.

An impressive set of 7 point deer antlers with skull mounted on…

7-Point Deer Antlers with Skull Mount on Board

An impressive set of 7 point deer antlers with skull mounted on board. Approximately 110 cm high, 90 cm wide

Antique crocodile skull, approx 30 cm wide, 55 cm long

Antique Crocodile Skull - 30x55cm

Antique crocodile skull, approx 30 cm wide, 55 cm long

African hartebeest skull and horns trophy

African Hartebeest Trophy

African hartebeest skull and horns trophy

Antique 19th century French 8 point antlers with skull section…

French 19th Century 8-Point Antlers with Skull

Antique 19th century French 8 point antlers with skull section in tact

A half skull, mounted on stand.

Half Skull Display Stand

A half skull, mounted on stand.

Large camel skull 50 cm

50cm Camel Skull

Large camel skull 50 cm

Antique saltwater crocodile skull, 45 cm

Antique Crocodile Skull: 45cm

Antique saltwater crocodile skull, 45 cm

Antique French 13 point antlers engraved to the skull piece…

Engraved French Antlers on Oak Board

Antique French 13 point antlers engraved to the skull piece Foret Drex, mounted to an oak back board, 77 cm high

Small skull with two tigers teeth

Tiger-Toothed Miniature Skull

Small skull with two tigers teeth

A red deer antlers and skull mount on shield, eight points.

Red Deer Antlers and Skull Mount on Shield

A red deer antlers and skull mount on shield, eight points.

A large unmounted red deer buck skull and attached antlers 76…

76cm Red Deer Buck Skull with Antlers

A large unmounted red deer buck skull and attached antlers 76 cm long

Taxidermy red deer skull with antlers

Red Deer Antlered Skull Taxidermy

Taxidermy red deer skull with antlers

Black wildebeest skull trophy

Wild Skull Trophy

Black wildebeest skull trophy

Antique French skull and antlers, mounted on circular back…

French Antlers and Skull on Circular Board

Antique French skull and antlers, mounted on circular back board, approx 65 cm long

Finely carved horses skull. Two piece, both decorated, top with…

Dragon-Themed Carved Horse Skull

Finely carved horses skull. Two piece, both decorated, top with Chinese dragon theme, approx 40 cm long, 20 cm wide

An African Oryx skull with horns, early 20th century, 86 cm…

African Oryx Skull with Horns, Early 20th Century

An African Oryx skull with horns, early 20th century, 86 cm high, 41 cm wide. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

An American beaver skull with intact incisors, 10.5 cm high

Intact American Beaver Skull with Incisors - 10.5 cm

An American beaver skull with intact incisors, 10.5 cm high

Colobus monkey skull specimen

Colobus Monkey Skull

Colobus monkey skull specimen

A pair of Greater Kudu horns on part skull, shield mount

Greater Kudu Horns on Shield Mount

A pair of Greater Kudu horns on part skull, shield mount

Huge red deer antler skull, 12 point, 1.1 metres tall

Massive 12-Point Red Deer Antler Skull Stands Tall

Huge red deer antler skull, 12 point, 1.1 metres tall

Rare fanged deer skull

Fanged Deer Skull Rarity

Rare fanged deer skull

Alaskan wolf skull specimen

Alaskan Wolf Skull Specimen

Alaskan wolf skull specimen

An impressive kudu skull

Stunning Kudu Skull

An impressive kudu skull

Buffalo skull mounted, Ex Desmond Barnes collection, approx 66…

Desmond Barnes' Buffalo Skull Mount

Buffalo skull mounted, Ex Desmond Barnes collection, approx 66 cm wide, 40 cm high

European mount large a large European mount deer skull with…

Symmetrical Antlers: 80cm European Deer Skull Mount

European mount large a large European mount deer skull with antlers with near symmetrical antlers 80 cm high

Large European mount deer skull with antlers a European mount…

Symmetrical European Deer Skull with Antlers

Large European mount deer skull with antlers a European mount deer skull with antlers with near symmetrical antlers 76 cm high

Vervet monkey skull specimen

Vervet Monkey Skull Specimen

Vervet monkey skull specimen

African impala trophy skull and horns

African Impala Trophy: Majestic Skull and Horns

African impala trophy skull and horns