Vintage coral specimens

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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A large stag's horn coral head, overall domed form with…

Bleached Stag's Horn Coral Head with Multiple Branches

A large stag's horn coral head, overall domed form with multiple branches, bleached, diameter 38 cm approx., height 7 cm.

A fan coral head, the flared pleated semi-circular form with…

Flared Fan Coral Head with Nodules - 22cm Diameter

A fan coral head, the flared pleated semi-circular form with fine nodules, diameter approx. 22 cm.

A large branch form coral head, all-over relief fine nodules.…

Nodular Relief Coral Branch

A large branch form coral head, all-over relief fine nodules. Approx. 40 x 25 x 25 cm.

A twig branch coral head, bleached. 25 x 28 x 15 cm.

Bleached Twig Coral Head Sculpture

A twig branch coral head, bleached. 25 x 28 x 15 cm.

A large white coral specimen. Provenance: Private Collection,…

White Coral Specimen from Private Sydney Collection

A large white coral specimen. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

19th century vitrine of coral & artefacts. Collection of many…

Pacific Coral & Artefacts Collection

19th century vitrine of coral & artefacts. Collection of many coral varieties & Pacific artefacts, including Scrimshaw nautilus & nautilus basket. Also a lime spatula, finely caned hair comb & carved stone water dropper. Provenance: Collected by Pacific &…

Two coral trees, (2), height 27.5 cm width 43 cm, height 23 cm…

Coral Trees: Private Collection, Sydney

Two coral trees, (2), height 27.5 cm width 43 cm, height 23 cm diameter 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Large cauliflower coral specimen, (width 47 cm).

47cm Wide Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large cauliflower coral specimen, (width 47 cm).

A branch form coral head, overall circular form, the radiating…

Bleached Coral Branch with Radiating Nodules

A branch form coral head, overall circular form, the radiating branches with fine nodules, bleached. 28 x 24 x 16 cm.

Large blue Ridge coral specimen 33 cm in width, 34 cm in height

33x34cm Blue Ridge Coral Specimen

Large blue Ridge coral specimen 33 cm in width, 34 cm in height

Large Stag Coral specimen diameter 42 cm, height 22 cm.

42 cm Stag Coral: Impressive Size and Height

Large Stag Coral specimen diameter 42 cm, height 22 cm.

Large stag horn coral specimen, diameter 32 cm, height 28 cm

32 cm Stag Horn Coral - Impressive Specimen

Large stag horn coral specimen, diameter 32 cm, height 28 cm

An antique carved red coral cameo, featuring a portrait, size…

Antique Red Coral Cameo with Portrait (10 words)

An antique carved red coral cameo, featuring a portrait, size 35 x 28 mm, 2 small chips on border.

Large feather form red coral specimen on wood stand, diameter…

Red Coral Feather on Wood Stand - 100cm Diameter

Large feather form red coral specimen on wood stand, diameter 100 cm.

Large blue coral specimen 32 cm high, 37 cm wide.

Large Blue Coral: 32x37cm Specimen

Large blue coral specimen 32 cm high, 37 cm wide.

Large cauliflower coral specimen width 38 cm approx.

38 cm Wide Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large cauliflower coral specimen width 38 cm approx.

Large Cauliflower coral specimen, on a stone base, width 38 cm

38cm Wide Cauliflower Coral on Stone Base

Large Cauliflower coral specimen, on a stone base, width 38 cm

Large stag horn coral specimen 39 cm wide, 20 cm high

39cm Stag Horn Coral - Impressive Display Piece

Large stag horn coral specimen 39 cm wide, 20 cm high

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

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon…

Assorted Coral Beaded Necklaces - 10 Pieces

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon colours. Mostly in branch coral beading approx lengths 42 cm - 76 cm

Large Finger Coral specimen approx 46 cm across

46cm Finger Coral Specimen

Large Finger Coral specimen approx 46 cm across

Large Rugose Coral specimen width 35 cm.

35cm Wide Rugose Coral Specimen

Large Rugose Coral specimen width 35 cm.

Bird's Nest coral specimen, (width 23 cm).

Bird's Nest Coral - 23 cm Width Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen, (width 23 cm).

A pirogue-shaped white coral, free form coral resting on black…

Pirogue Coral on Black Stand

A pirogue-shaped white coral, free form coral resting on black stand, length 32 cm, width 16 cm

A large branching coral specimen (Acropora Florida), 17 cm high,…

Acropora Florida: A Stunning Coral Branching Specimen

A large branching coral specimen (Acropora Florida), 17 cm high, 27 cm x 27 cm

Lace coral specimen 18 cm wide approx.

Large Lace Coral Specimen - 18 cm Wide

Lace coral specimen 18 cm wide approx.

Six assorted corals, length 23 cm to 10 cm

Assorted Corals: 23 cm to 10 cm in Length

Six assorted corals, length 23 cm to 10 cm

Birds nest coral specimen width 20 cm approx

20 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds nest coral specimen width 20 cm approx

Blue Ridge coral specimen, (height 19 cm).

Blue Ridge Coral Specimen (19 cm)

Blue Ridge coral specimen, (height 19 cm).

Bird's Nest coral specimen, width 27 cm

27cm Bird's Nest Coral

Bird's Nest coral specimen, width 27 cm

Hibiscus coral specimen diameter 23 cm

Coral Hibiscus: Stunning 23cm Specimen

Hibiscus coral specimen diameter 23 cm

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

14 cm High Bird's Nest Coral Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Bird's Nest Coral: 14cm Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Lace coral specimen, width 25 cm

25 cm Lace Coral Specimen

Lace coral specimen, width 25 cm

A large specimen of brain coral.

Giant Brain Coral Specimen

A large specimen of brain coral.

Cauliflower coral specimen 24 cm width, 14 cm height.

Cauliflower Coral: 24x14 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 24 cm width, 14 cm height.

Plate coral specimen width 32 cm approx.

Large Plate Coral - 32 cm Wide

Plate coral specimen width 32 cm approx.

Finger Coral Specimen (length 27 cm.

27 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger Coral Specimen (length 27 cm.

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen, height 17 cm, width 24 cm.

17cm x 24cm Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen, height 17 cm, width 24 cm.

Large turban coral specimen, width 31 cm

31cm Turban Coral Specimen

Large turban coral specimen, width 31 cm

Birds Nest coral specimen, width 24 cm

24cm Wide Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen, width 24 cm

Finger Coral specimen, (width 26 cm).

Large Finger Coral Specimen (26 cm)

Finger Coral specimen, (width 26 cm).

Cauliflower Coral specimen, (width 18 cm).

Cauliflower Coral: Stunning Specimen (18 cm)

Cauliflower Coral specimen, (width 18 cm).

Bird's nest coral specimen 21 cm width, 12 cm height.

Bird's Nest Coral: 21 x 12 cm Specimen

Bird's nest coral specimen 21 cm width, 12 cm height.

Finger Coral specimen width 22 cm

22 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger Coral specimen width 22 cm

Coral finger specimen, 25 cm wide

Large Coral Finger Specimen - 25 cm wide

Coral finger specimen, 25 cm wide

Finger coral specimen 23 cm width, 10 cm height.

Large Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen 23 cm width, 10 cm height.

Bird's nest coral specimen 20 cm width, 14 cm height.

20cm Bird's Nest Coral Specimen

Bird's nest coral specimen 20 cm width, 14 cm height.

Cauliflower coral specimen height 11 x width 23 cm

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning 11x23 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen height 11 x width 23 cm

Large fancy finger coral specimen height 25 cm, width 33 cm

Fancy Finger Coral: Impressive 25x33cm Specimen

Large fancy finger coral specimen height 25 cm, width 33 cm

Cactus coral specimen 27 cm wide, 15 cm high

Large Cactus Coral Specimen: 27x15cm

Cactus coral specimen 27 cm wide, 15 cm high

Blue coral specimen 25 cm length, 15 cm height.

Large Blue Coral Specimen - 25x15cm

Blue coral specimen 25 cm length, 15 cm height.

Brown stem coral specimen diameter 18 cm

Large Brown Stem Coral Specimen - 18cm Diameter

Brown stem coral specimen diameter 18 cm

Soft cauliflower coral specimen width 25 cm

25 cm Soft Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Soft cauliflower coral specimen width 25 cm

Stag Horn coral specimen width 32 cm

32 cm Stag Horn Coral Specimen

Stag Horn coral specimen width 32 cm

Finger coral specimen 25 cm wide, 13 cm high

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 25x13cm

Finger coral specimen 25 cm wide, 13 cm high

Hibiscus coral specimen, width 23 cm

Coral Hibiscus: A 23 cm Wide Specimen

Hibiscus coral specimen, width 23 cm

Lace Coral specimen, (width 24 cm).

Lace Coral Specimen (24 cm Width)

Lace Coral specimen, (width 24 cm).

Plate coral specimen, width 30 cm

30 cm Plate Coral Specimen

Plate coral specimen, width 30 cm

Finger coral specimen, width 24 cm

24 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen, width 24 cm

Blue coral specimen, width 23 cm

Large Blue Coral Specimen - 23cm Width

Blue coral specimen, width 23 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen, width 24 cm

24 cm Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen, width 24 cm

Birds nest coral specimen 22 cm wide and 15 cm high.

Large Birds Nest Coral Specimen - 22x15cm

Birds nest coral specimen 22 cm wide and 15 cm high.

Cauliflower coral specimen 18 cm, width, 12 cm, height

Cauliflower Coral: 18x12cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 18 cm, width, 12 cm, height

Finger Coral specimen width 23 cm

23 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger Coral specimen width 23 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen width 22 cm

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen - 22 cm Width

Cauliflower coral specimen width 22 cm

Plate coral specimen, (diameter 24 cm approx)

Large Plate Coral Specimen

Plate coral specimen, (diameter 24 cm approx)

Plate coral specimen, (diameter 27 cm approx)

Large Plate Coral Specimen

Plate coral specimen, (diameter 27 cm approx)

Coral finger specimen, width 22 cm.

Large Coral Finger Specimen - 22cm Width

Coral finger specimen, width 22 cm.

Cauliflower coral specimen

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen

Finger coral specimen 23 cm wide, 11 cm high

Large Finger Coral Specimen: 23x11cm

Finger coral specimen 23 cm wide, 11 cm high

Acropora fancy plate coral specimen 14 cm height, 19 cm length

Fancy Acropora Plate Coral - 14x19cm

Acropora fancy plate coral specimen 14 cm height, 19 cm length

Finger coral specimen 11 cm height, 24 cm length

Finger Coral: 11cm Height, 24cm Length Specimen

Finger coral specimen 11 cm height, 24 cm length

Birds nest coral specimen width 25 cm approx.

25cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds nest coral specimen width 25 cm approx.

Finger coral specimen width 22 cm approx.

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 22 cm Width

Finger coral specimen width 22 cm approx.

Turban coral specimen width 27 cm approx.

Large Turban Coral Specimen - 27 cm Width

Turban coral specimen width 27 cm approx.

Finger coral specimen 12 cm high, 25 cm wide.

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 12x25cm

Finger coral specimen 12 cm high, 25 cm wide.

Red coral specimen 8 cm high.

8 cm Red Coral Specimen

Red coral specimen 8 cm high.

Cauliflower coral specimen 16 cm high.

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning 16cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 16 cm high.

Cauliflower coral specimen 12 cm high, 23 cm wide.

Cauliflower Coral: 12x23 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 12 cm high, 23 cm wide.

Plate Coral specimen approx 33 cm across

Large Plate Coral Specimen

Plate Coral specimen approx 33 cm across

Birds Nest coral specimen width 22 cm

22 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen width 22 cm

Finger coral specimen, width 25 cm

25 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen, width 25 cm

Plate coral specimen 22 cm wide approx.

Large Plate Coral Specimen

Plate coral specimen 22 cm wide approx.

Cauliflower coral specimen 21 cm, width, 13 cm, height

Cauliflower Coral - 21x13 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen 21 cm, width, 13 cm, height

Finger coral specimen 27 cm, width, 12 cm, height

Finger Coral Specimen: 27x12cm

Finger coral specimen 27 cm, width, 12 cm, height

Cauliflower coral specimen

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning Marine Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen

Finger coral specimen

Finger Coral Sample

Finger coral specimen

Finger coral specimen

Finger Coral Specimen for Marine Enthusiasts

Finger coral specimen

Turban Coral specimen approx 30 cm accross

Large Turban Coral Specimen

Turban Coral specimen approx 30 cm accross

Natural blue ridge coral specimen 15 cm height, 18 cm length

Blue Ridge Coral Specimen - 15x18 cm

Natural blue ridge coral specimen 15 cm height, 18 cm length

Hibiscus coral specimen 11 cm height, 26 cm length

Coral Hibiscus: Petite and Vibrant

Hibiscus coral specimen 11 cm height, 26 cm length

Finger coral specimen width 26 cm

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 26cm Width

Finger coral specimen width 26 cm

Red coral specimen width 25 cm

Large Red Coral Specimen - 25cm Width

Red coral specimen width 25 cm

Red coral specimen width 17 cm approx.

Large Red Coral Specimen - 17 cm Width

Red coral specimen width 17 cm approx.