Australian Taxidermy Birds Under Glass Dome
An Australian taxidermy Bower bird and Regent Rifle bird under glass dome, 19th century. 48 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…
Victorian Tropical Bird Taxidermy Display
Victorian taxidermy bird display three tropical birds in glass dome on ebonised base, height 35 cm
Antique Taxidermy Pike in Glass Case
A glass cased taxidermy prize freshwater pike, English, circa 1900 Piccadilly, London taxidermy label verso the case 41 cm high, 101 cm wide, 18 cm deep
19th Century English Taxidermied Bird in Glass Dome
Taxidermied bird under glass dome, English, 19th century, 37 cm high
Antique Tiger Head in Foliage Display Case
An antique taxidermy tiger's head in a display case decorated with naturalistic foliage etc. (taxidermist's label to the rear: a pollard - Furrier & Naturalist, London)
European Red Squirrels Taxidermy Case, 19th Century
A taxidermy case of three red squirrels, European, 19th century, case 63 cm high, 55 cm wide and 15 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Taxidermy Eurasian Owl in Rimu Cabinet
A large taxidermy Eurasian owl, displayed in a rimu framed glazed cabinet, black painted interior back, moss to the base, the owl perched upon a branch. Height of owl 62 cm. Cabinet dimensions 62 x 36 x 81 cm
Victorian Taxidermy Australian Bird Display
Victorian cased taxidermy Australian birds, posed perched on branches. 107 cm x87 cm x 39 cm
Preserved Bird Diorama by J. Cooper
A detailed bird diorama, under a glass dome labelled 'Preserved by / J. Cooper / 28 Radnor Street / St Lukes' early 20th century the specimens presented in a naturalistic surround, 65 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the late Ian David Cooper, Victoria.
19th Century Bird Taxidermy in Glass Domes
Two taxidermy bird displays in glass domes, 19th century. 43 cm & 31 cm
Moa bones and artifacts from Waikato cave
Collection of moa bones comprising one large and two smaller leg/foot bones with three toe bones, other small bone, three gizzard stones and five stalagmite pieces. These we found by the Auckland Speleology (caving) Society in 1957 in a limestone cave…
19th Century Cockatoo Taxidermy Display Cabinet
Sulphur-Crested cockatoo taxidermy display in cabinet, 19th century, 70 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep
Vintage Brown Kiwi Taxidermy with Display Case
A vintage taxidermy adult brown kiwi, standing on a circular ebonised plinth. Complete with display case, 46 x 43 cm
Victorian Bird Taxidermy Display in Glass Dome
A Victorian taxidermy bird display in original glass dome housing 12 assorted birds, 19th century, 52 cm high
Art Nouveau Stoneware Pot on Stand
A large Art Nouveau style glazed stoneware pot on stand, 20th century. 78 cm high
Preserved Fairy Penguin in Glass Dome
Taxidermied fairy penguin in glass dome, late 19th century. Dome 46 cm
Victorian Australian Bird Dome Display
Victorian dome cased display of 10 Australian birds, in a naturalistic setting, the oval rosewood base with bun feet, 63 cm high
Tiger Hunt Diorama with Marlborough Figures
Tiger Hunt diorama. Includes Marlborough painted white metal figures of four elephants with mahouts and hunters, lone beater, three tigers and scenery. Displayed in velvet lined antique glazed case with rear door. Length 67 cm, height 33 cm, depth 32 cm
Amazonian Parrot Diorama with Taxidermy Perches
Four taxidermied Amazonian parrots perched in diorama
Cased Kiwi Pair in Mahogany Frame
A pair of cased taxidermy kiwi birds, one with head held high, the other held down, mid-brown plumage, displayed together in a later mahogany framed and glazed case with opening door to the back. Some feather loss to back of one and paint adhered to back…
Mosquito Coast Hummingbird and Butterfly Diorama
A cased diorama of humming birds and butterflies. From the Mosquito Coast (Nicaraguu/Honduras). The 15 humming birds perched on sticks with a leaf background bordered by various butterflies. Height 58 cm. Width 34 cm. Provenance: Teutenberg family
Victorian Taxidermy Bird Set in Glass Case
Victorian cased set taxidermy birds, glass and wood case enclosing twenty-one birds, ostensibly of Australian native birds 77 x 91 cm
Malachite Mineral Sample Case in Book Form
A rare malachite case containing mineral samples late 19th century, the case in a form of a book, the lid opening to reveal eighteen glass cased specimen samples, the paper label to the interior of the lid noting the specimen names. 4.5 cm high, 27.2 cm…
New Zealand Bittern Taxidermy in Glazed Display Case
A taxidermy New Zealand Bittern (Kaoriki), late 19th century. The bird set amongst foliage in a glazed colonial display case. 65 x 42 cm
Bird Tree Taxidermy
Taxidermy tree of birds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted tree, with blue sky background, within a glazed cedar case, height 95 cm width 65 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Taxidermy Seabirds in Glazed Rosewood Case
A cased group of taxidermy seabirds, the nine various specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, with blue sky background, within a glazed rosewood framed case, height 71 cm, width 81 cm, depth 21 cm
African Bee & Pollen Eater Birds in Glass Dome
A large and impressive group of fourteen African taxidermy bee and pollen eater birds, housed in a vintage glass dome. Height 62 cm
Two-Headed Lamb Taxidermy in Glazed Case
A rare two-headed lamb full taxidermy mount in glazed case, the standing lamb in ebonised case. 50 x 37.5 x 50 cm.
European Game Still Life Display
An unusual still life display of European game, the hung specimens comprising a male golden pheasant, a brown hare, a Eurasian woodcock, a male willow grouse in dark red phase & abrace of grey partridges, in a deep oval mahogany case height 110 cm
Victorian Bird Group in Glass Dome
A Victorian taxidermy bird group under a glass dome, 19th century, with ten species realistically posed amongst branching foliage within an oval cushion shaped dome and upon an oval timber base. Height 68 cm. Width 54 cm. Depth 22 cm
Vintage Glass Dome with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise
Taxidermy bird of paradise, together with three other birds housed in a vintage glass dome
Victorian Wildlife Diorama by James Hutchings
Victorian taxidermy diorama C.1880, depicting barn owls, stoats & a rabbit in a naturalistic scene, taxidermist: James Hutchings of Aberystwyth
Antique Lyre Bird Feather Display
An antique lyre bird tail feather display on plush velvet ground in gilt frame shadow box, circa 1880, 100 x 74 cm
1889 Tall Ship Diorama with Maker's Photograph
A large multiple panel glazed tall ship diorama on stand, dated 1889, together with a photograph of the maker Mr. Crawford, 2nd prize winner at the Mechanics Institute, Hamilton, August 1889, 210 cm high, 138 cm wide, 45 cm deep
Bowerbird Taxidermy Trio in Glass Dome
Taxidermy group of three bowerbirds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, within glass dome, height 45.5 cm width 41 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Raggiana Paradisae: Stunning Bird of Paradise Taxidermy
Large taxidermy bird of paradise in dome fine grade example of a Raggiana Paradisae, bird of paradise native of Papua New Guinea. This bird features a vibrant green neck yellow head, brownish red feathers and a black crest with a great plume of yellow…
Framed Kiwi in Foliage with Case
Cased kiwi, set in foliage with original case. Height 51 cm. Width 39 cm. Diameter 32 cm
Colonial bird taxidermy display in Australian cedar case
A Colonial taxidermy bird display in Australian cedar case, circa 1870, 85 cm high, 70 cm wide, 28 cm deep
Male Raggiana Bird of Paradise Taxidermy Display
A taxidermy male Raggiana bird of paradise, displaying on a twig perch in a mahogany framed case, height 63 cm, width 50 cm, depth 39 cm. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, The Owston Collection, 26 June 2010, part of lot 1204
Timber specimen board antique Australian blackwood framed display housing sixty timber specimen examples, thirty one of which are native to Australia and New Zealand, all attractively captioned, early 20th century, 97 cm high, 55 cm wide
Complete set of Giant Moa foot bones
A rare complete set of Dinornis robustus (giant moa) foot bones, a tarsometatarsus and articulated toe bones, held together with display wire, length 77 cm. Note: This South Island giant moa was the largest of all moa
19th Century Australian Bird Diorama on Stand
A large Australian bird diorama on stand, 19th century, 156 cm high, 103 cm wide, 30 cm high
Extinct North Island Giant Moa Leg Displayed
An extinct North Island giant moa leg, species Dinornis novaezelandiae, consisting of femur, tibia, metatarsus and toe bones. Mostly from one bird, some restoration and plaster cast replacement. Wire mounted on a display stand. Height 125 cm. Provenance:…
19th Century English Taxidermy Bird Pair in Case
Pair of cased Taxidermied birds, English, 19th century, 78 cm high, 35 cm wide, 20 cm deep
A late Victorian cased taxidermy diorama of south American birds, late 19th century, an array of colourful birds of various species perched on tree twigs above a naturalistic earth floor with beetles, in a hardwood-framed case glazed to all sides, 91 cm…
1918 Taxidermy Bird Collection by W.J. Potter
A large glass fronted display case containing a fancy presentation of taxidermied American birds. Species include barn owl, woodpeckers, California quail, bluejay, crows, ducks and a variety of hummingbirds - approx. 70 individual birds, brass plaque…
Australian Bird Diorama in Glazed Cedar Case, 19th Century
An Australian bird diorama in a glazed cedar case, 19th century, 81 cm high, 62 cm wide, 22 cm deep
Late Victorian Australian Parrot Taxidermy Diorama by Arthur Coles
A late Victorian Cedar-Cased taxidermy diorama of Australian parrots, Arthur Coles, Melbourne, late 19th century, a King parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, crimson and Eastern rosellas, various lorikeets, and budgerigars, variously mounted on a tree and the…
Australian Taxidermy Birds in Cedar Case and Table
19th century Australian selection of taxidermy birds, set within a wonderful cedar case and table, all perched on branch, the table and case accented with bobbin turned supports, 194 x 106 cm
Snowy Owl Taxidermy in Mahogany Frame
A taxidermy adult snowy owl, on a tree stump, in a mahogany framed case, height 81.5 cm, width 55.5 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, The Owston Collection, 26 June 2010, part of lot 1204
Kamchatka Bear Attack on Oak Cabinet Mount
Russian kamchatka bear full body mount in attacking standing pose mounted on solid American oak cabinet in naturalistic scene, 9 ft tall
Rockwork Goose Taxidermy by E. Allen & Co
A taxidermy goose by E. Allen & Co, cased, standing on a naturalistic rockwork with grasses, trade label to reverse, height 71 cm, width 73.5 cm, depth 27 cm
Antique-style Brass and Ebonised Orrery with Glass Dome
A brass and ebonised fusee movement orrery, after the antique, with a glass dome and fitted wooden base, the dome 42 cm high
Extinct male stout-legged moa skeleton for sale
An extinct adult male stout-legged moa skeleton, predominantly the bones from one bird, some plaster restoration and replacement. Height 79 cm. Provenance: Found by our vendor in 1965 on his Oparure family farm, south Waitomo district. Copy of 1968…
Exotic Bird Taxidermy Set, 19th Century
Cased set of taxidermied exotic birds, English, including a Toucan and a Quetzel (now extinct), 19th century, 82 cm high, 53 cm wide, 21 cm deep. Provenance: J B Hawkins Antiques
Extinct Little Bush Moa Skeleton Display
An extinct adult little bush moa skeleton display, the near complete moa (Anomalopteryx didiformis) skeleton principally from the one bird found c.1969/1970 on a private farm, in Hill Top Cave, Oparure, South Waitomo by our vendor. A couple of years later…
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…
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