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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Rare 19th century diorama taxidermy of two skunks mounted in a…

Skunk Diorama Wall Mount

Rare 19th century diorama taxidermy of two skunks mounted in a naturalistic wall hanging surround

A taxidermied kiwi bird in glass case (unassociated), 19th…

19th Century Taxidermied Kiwi Bird in Glass Case

A taxidermied kiwi bird in glass case (unassociated), 19th century, the case 40 cm high, 48 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Victorian taxidermy of a Falco Tinnunculus in a timber and…

Victorian Falcon Taxidermy in Glass Case

Victorian taxidermy of a Falco Tinnunculus in a timber and glass wall mounted case. Dimensions of case 39 x 27 x 17 cm

Victorian glazed taxidermy display, four ducks 70 cm wide

Victorian Duck Taxidermy Display - 70cm Wide

Victorian glazed taxidermy display, four ducks 70 cm wide

A gilt framed nautical diorama depicting a three masted ship,…

Gilt-framed 19th Century Australian Nautical Diorama with Three-masted Ship

A gilt framed nautical diorama depicting a three masted ship, Australian, 19th century, 40 cm high, 45 cm wide

A small cased wooden tall ship diorama 'Stewart', late…

Small Wooden Tall Ship Diorama 'Stewart' - Late 19th/20th Century

A small cased wooden tall ship diorama 'Stewart', late 19th/20th century, 20 cm high, 25.5 wide, 8.5 deep

Victorian cased diorama of a four Masted Frigate. 52 x 81 cm

Victorian Frigate Diorama

Victorian cased diorama of a four Masted Frigate. 52 x 81 cm

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 65…

Antique bird taxidermy display in glazed cabinet

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 65 cm high, 85 cm wide, 22 cm deep

A taxidermied bird display in case, 19th century, 54 cm high,…

19th Century Bird Taxidermy Display Case

A taxidermied bird display in case, 19th century, 54 cm high, 45 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Diorama of a two master ships. 200 x 56.5 cm.

Two Master Ships Diorama

Diorama of a two master ships. 200 x 56.5 cm.

A cased taxidermy Regent bird in original glass dome. Height 28…

Regent Bird Taxidermy in Glass Dome

A cased taxidermy Regent bird in original glass dome. Height 28 cm. Width 24 cm

A taxidermied bird diorama, 19th century, composed of…

19th Century Bird Diorama

A taxidermied bird diorama, 19th century, composed of waterbirds and sparrows in a stylised landscape, 35 cm high, 40 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Victorian cased diorama of a taxidermy crested grebe in a…

Crested Grebe Diorama

Victorian cased diorama of a taxidermy crested grebe in a naturalistic setting

Victorian cased diorama of four taxidermy specimen birds…

Victorian Bird Diorama with Taxidermy Specimens

Victorian cased diorama of four taxidermy specimen birds including goldfinch, woodpecker, etc, in naturalistic setting

Cased taxidermy sulphur crested cockatoo standing on a timber…

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Taxidermy on Timber Stand

Cased taxidermy sulphur crested cockatoo standing on a timber stand, height 62 cm x width 38 cm x depth 21 cm

Victorian cased diorama of two taxidermy falcons in a…

Rock-bound Falcons: Victorian Taxidermy Diorama

Victorian cased diorama of two taxidermy falcons in a naturalistic rock setting

A large impressive oblong white tropical coral specimen, of…

White Tropical Coral Specimen with Display Stand

A large impressive oblong white tropical coral specimen, of boat form and in excellent condition. With metal display stand. Length 29 cm

A pine relief carved diorama of a clipper ship in full sail,…

Clipper Ship Diorama in Pine Relief

A pine relief carved diorama of a clipper ship in full sail, Australian, late 19th/20th century, 37 cm high, 51 cm wide

A taxidermy figure of a standing hedgehog, in original wall…

Standing Hedgehog Taxidermy in Glass Cabinet with Foliage

A taxidermy figure of a standing hedgehog, in original wall mounted glass sided cabinet with forest foliage and debris. Details on reverse. 'Caught at J. Forbes by T. Coutts, mounted by USP 1923. 45 cm x 26 cm x 39 cm

A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with four…

Exotic Bird Diorama Under Dome - 44cm High

A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with four colourful and exotic birds, 44 cm high

A taxidermy sparrowhawk, cased in glass, circa 1880.

Glass-cased Sparrowhawk Taxidermy, 1880

A taxidermy sparrowhawk, cased in glass, circa 1880.

Three taxidermy displays, Pamphobeteus antinous (Peru) F., a…

Taxidermy Displays: Spider, Moths, Scorpion & Spider Fight

Three taxidermy displays, Pamphobeteus antinous (Peru) F., a spider, framed and glazed, specimen 19 cm long, 32 x 27 cm, Tacua speciosa, Pomponia imperatoria & Tosena faciata, three taxidermy moths, framed as one, 30 x 21 cm and a Black Scorpion…

A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with three…

Exotic Bird Diorama Under Dome

A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with three colourful and exotic birds, the dome 54 cm high

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.

Victorian taxidermy bird diorama under a glass dome, 3 birds…

Victorian Bird Diorama in Glass Dome

Victorian taxidermy bird diorama under a glass dome, 3 birds and an egg

Cased taxidermy owl, approx 32 cm high, 20 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Cased Owl Taxidermy: 32x20x18cm

Cased taxidermy owl, approx 32 cm high, 20 cm wide, 18 cm deep

A diorama of a bar-tailed godwit bird surrounded by quails in…

Bird and Quail Diorama

A diorama of a bar-tailed godwit bird surrounded by quails in glass case, 19th century 34 cm high, 47 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Taxidermy, Princess parrot, early 20th century, in oval glazed…

Early 20th Century Princess Parrot Taxidermy in Display Case

Taxidermy, Princess parrot, early 20th century, in oval glazed and cedar display case, height 22 cm width 35 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

A collection of mineral specimens, together with a glass dome…

Mineral Collection with Glass Dome

A collection of mineral specimens, together with a glass dome the largest specimen 15 cm high; the largest dome and ebonised base 24 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the late Ian David Cooper, Victoria.

A cased taxidermy bull finch bird, mounted in a white box frame

Cased Bull Finch in White Box Frame

A cased taxidermy bull finch bird, mounted in a white box frame

A bird diorama under dome, 19th century, 24 cm high

19th Century Bird Diorama Under Dome

A bird diorama under dome, 19th century, 24 cm high

Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome,…

Colorful Parrot Pair Under Glass Dome

Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome, both modelled perched on branches, one with wings outstretched. Height 28 cm

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

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 52…

Antique Bird Taxidermy Display Cabinet

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 52 cm high, 91 cm wide, 23 cm deep

A taxidermy cobra and mongoose display piece, height 55 cm

Cobra and Mongoose Taxidermy Display, 55cm Height

A taxidermy cobra and mongoose display piece, height 55 cm

Two taxidermy partridges and one other, cased in glass, circa…

1880 Taxidermy Partridge Trio in Glass Case

Two taxidermy partridges and one other, cased in glass, circa 1880.

A taxidermied three headed duckling in display cloche, height…

Three-Headed Duckling: Taxidermy Display in Cloche (16.5 cm)

A taxidermied three headed duckling in display cloche, height 16.5 cm

A taxidermied woodpecker with green and red plumage in a wood…

Green and Red Woodpecker in Natural Setting Taxidermy Display

A taxidermied woodpecker with green and red plumage in a wood and glass case with a natural wood and moss setting. 10 x 19 x 40.5 cm

A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome,…

Taxidermy Heron Under Glass Dome

A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome, height 45 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

Taxidermy birds under glass dome

Avian Taxidermy in Glass Dome

Taxidermy birds under glass dome

Vintage taxidermy bird in display case, width 33 cm X diameter…

Vintage Bird Taxidermy Display Case

Vintage taxidermy bird in display case, width 33 cm X diameter 19.5 cm X height 36.5 cm approx

James Gillray (English, 1765 - 1815) [William Pitt] the…

Pitt and the Cathedral: A Graveyard Endeavour

James Gillray (English, 1765 - 1815) [William Pitt] the Minister endeavouring to eke out Dr. Pr.Ty..N's Bisho-prick', [R. Phillips, Southwark, 1787], etching, 33 24 cm. Pitt holds up the dome of St. Paul's which he is to place over Lincoln Cathedral. He…

A taxidermy snake in glass dome on ceramic base, 19th/20th…

Taxidermy Snake in Glass Dome on Ceramic Base

A taxidermy snake in glass dome on ceramic base, 19th/20th century, 41 cm high

Two taxidermy parrots, housed in a plastic dome. Height 30 cm

Preserved Parrots: Taxidermy in a Dome

Two taxidermy parrots, housed in a plastic dome. Height 30 cm

Vesta case, silverplated in the form of a tusk with pig finial

Pig-tusk Vesta Case

Vesta case, silverplated in the form of a tusk with pig finial

Collection of taxidermy butterflies in case

Butterfly Taxidermy Collection

Collection of taxidermy butterflies in case

A taxidermied bird display in a glass dome. 26 cm high

Avian Display in Glass Dome

A taxidermied bird display in a glass dome. 26 cm high

Taxidermy cased white squirrel, approx 34 cm high, 27 cm wide,…

White Squirrel Taxidermy Case

Taxidermy cased white squirrel, approx 34 cm high, 27 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Insect specimen, Tropidacris Dux, Peru, red winged Grasshopper,…

Insect specimen, Tropidacris Dux, Peru, red winged Grasshopper, mounted in black framed display case, height 33 cm, width 33 cm, depth 6 cm

Insect specimens, Eupatorus gracilicornis, Thailand, four…

Insect specimens, Eupatorus gracilicornis, Thailand, four horned Rhino Beetles, mounted in black framed display case, height 38 cm, width 28 cm, depth 6 cm

Antique diorama view of mill cottage and water wheel, in a…

Mill Cottage Diorama with Water Wheel in Landscape

Antique diorama view of mill cottage and water wheel, in a simulated landscape, antique wooden framed case

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 27…

Antique Bird Taxidermy Display in Glazed Cabinet

Antique taxidermy display of birds in glazed cabinet, approx 27 cm high, 25 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Large barnacle coral display specimen diameter 30 cm

30 cm Barnacle Coral Display

Large barnacle coral display specimen diameter 30 cm

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

Dome Top Shell Collection Display

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

Small antique French diorama of a ship 'Marie' approx 14 cm…

Antique French ship diorama "Marie"

Small antique French diorama of a ship 'Marie' approx 14 cm high, 29 cm wide

Two ceramic glazed skull mugs impressed marks

Glazed Skull Mugs with Impressed Marks

Two ceramic glazed skull mugs impressed marks

A scale model diorama of World War I scene in Perspex display…

WWI Diorama in Perspex Case

A scale model diorama of World War I scene in Perspex display case 23 x 69 x 48 cm

Antique cased mast ship diorama, 52 cm high, 62 cm wide

Antique Mast Ship Diorama - 52x62cm

Antique cased mast ship diorama, 52 cm high, 62 cm wide