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Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the badger (Meles meles) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Derived from the biological col...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH Duffield Rd Derby. Containi...
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Early 20th Century English Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A very large 16 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1950s. The large ...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the crow (Corvidae) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Derived from the biological ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Derived from the b...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Bone

Early 20th Century Deyrolle of Paris Taxidermy Dog Mount
By Deyrolle
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed taxidermy head mount of a German Shepard Cross, possibly a Saarloos, Lupo or Vlcak. In untouched original condition, some minor nibbles around the ears and one has h...
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Early 20th Century French Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Early 20th Century Edwardian Collection of Herbarium Grass Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare collection of early 20th century herbarium grass specimens, each example has its original hand written label and sits decoratively within its pine display case. Age related f...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Early 20thC Hand Painted Plaster Bird Specimen Eggs Taxidermy Oology Ornithology
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine collection of numbered painted plaster eggs with a hand written inventory giving the associated species of bird. One of the eggs is missing its paper number, housed in a stai...
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Early 20th Century English Used Taxidermy

Materials

Plaster, Pine, Paper

Large 19th Century Sea Fan Brass Ebonised Base Taxidermy Desk Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large 19th century sea fan, on a period ebonised base with brass stem. The brass stem is adjustable in height and also completed removes from the base as shown in the photos. Age ...
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19th Century European Used Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of pinned butterflies & moths specimens housed is the largest I've seen faux book box. Constructed in pine with its original stained finish. Age related wear...
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Late 19th Century English Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of four book boxes, containing pinned insect specimens. The book boxes are pine in construction, with a faux shagreen covering with gilt labels to each spine...
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Late 19th Century English Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Victorian taxidermy brown trout folk art display
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy brown trout folk art display A Victorian example of a taxidermy display case containing a brown trout specimen in natural habitat. Dated to 1900 with handwritten ...
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Early 1900s British Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century Good condition overall, displays remarkably From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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Late 19th Century Used Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Dog Mount
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Dog Mount One of those usual yet perfect decorative curiosity objects. An early 20th Century taxidermy mounted dogs head, on pine backed mount. We belie...
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1920s Unknown Early Victorian Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Wooden Carved Plaque with Chamois Trophies, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Carved Plaque with Chamois Trophies, Germany 1900 A very large antique Black Forest carved plaque featuring nine chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies. The trophies we...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Wood

Large Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on woodencarved plaque. The teeth are decorated with ...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest 8 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique 8 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The large ant...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Wood

Black Forest 8 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest 8 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique 8 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The large ant...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Large Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque An antique uneven 12 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The larg...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Five Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques.All dated between 1902 - 1904. Measurement's given in dimensions section refers to...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Three Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement's given in dimensions ...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement's given in dimensions se...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We beliefe its from the Late 19th Century. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, man cav...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Deer Antler Mount Trophy Large Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We beliefe its from the Late 19th Century. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, man cav...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century probably between 1920s and 1930s. Mea...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Four Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of four vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement's given in dimensions s...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We beliefe its from the Late 19th Century. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, man cav...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We beliefe its from the Late 19th Century. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, man cav...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. Dated 1912, so it is from the early 20th Century. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Black Forest Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque ca. 1930s A large 8 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot in the 1930s. The antlers are mo...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Wood

Black Forest Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque ca. 1930s A large 10 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot in the 1930s. The antlers are m...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with dark finish. The trophy was shot ...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden carved plaque. The teeth are decorated with...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Used Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Fallow Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fallow Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A lovely antique fallow deer (Dama dama) trophy on a wooden plaque with dark finish. The trophy was shot in Germany late 19th cen...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Spanish Fighting Bull Shoulder Mount, "Cabrero", 1st Half 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
head and neck mount of Spanish fighting bull retaining its brass nameplate
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1940s Spanish Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

late 19th Century English taxidermy glass dome encased natural specimen.
Located in London, GB
late 19th Century English taxidermy glass dome encased natural specimen. A mid to late 19th Century English taxidermy glass dome encased natural specimen. This example is perched on...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly Beetle Display Show Cases
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of beetle and butterfly display cases, housed within a glazed pine box with original pinned labels. The odd lose element within, but overall In great condition Circa 1...
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Late 19th Century English Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

A Victorian taxidermy fox dressed in complete hunting outfit with leather boots
Located in London, GB
A Victorian taxidermy fox dressed in complete hunting outfit with scarlet red hunting jacket with brass buttons, leather riding boots, jodhpurs and carved fox head bone riding crop a...
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Early 1900s British Used Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A cased display of the infamous Cock Robin, the scene shows Robin on the ground with an arrow in his chest, the culprit above with the bow. The local bird population are mourning his...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s. Trophies are mementos form the...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Used Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Vintage Tarpon Real Skin Taxidermy Fish Mount Fishing Lodge Home Decor
Located in Dayton, OH
Species Details Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus Species Family: Megalopidae Species Order: Elopiformes Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry Weight: 25 - 63 lbs. Length: 4...
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20th Century Used Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque, 1902
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1902 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with light brown finish. The trophy was shot in 19...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1900s A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was shot i...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was shot in...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfection. This mount is a unique...
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1970s American Used Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Large Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique black forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, Cabin or just to display it in your house. Found...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Superb Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Custom Bronzed Base
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare and fine example of a Wooly Mammoth Tusk set upon a custom made bronzed base. Late Pleistocene Period circa 35,000 years ago Superb example of an Ice Age natural history spe...
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15th Century and Earlier Used Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Deer Antler Trophy on Large Black Forest Wood Carved Plaque, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extra ordinary deer or roe deer antler trophy on a large Black Forest wooden hand carved plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin or just to display it in your house. F...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Animal Belt Buckle Solid Brass Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage belt buckle solid brass animal design. Maker signed. Preowned vintage condition with wear. Review images. 3.25 x 2.25 x 1 D.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique black forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, Cabin or just to display it in your house. Found...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Used Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Dark Brown Full Length Chevron Mink Fur Coat Womens Jacket
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century women’s, full length, dark brown mink fur coat featuring a subtle chevron pattern, hook and loop closure all the way down the front, two side pockets...
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20th Century Used Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

American Dall Ram Sheep Shoulder Mount, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wall mounted shoulder mount of ram gazing slightly left.
Category

Late 20th Century American Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Vintage Light Brown Mink Fur Stole Shawl Shoulder Wrap Womens Jacket Cape
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century, light to medium brown, genuine mink fur stole or shawl. Lined with floral silk; personalized with the name Betty Schear. Shoulders – 16” / Arm ...
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20th Century Modern Used Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Vintage Elizabeth James Black Goat Rabbit Fur Lamb Leather Jacket Coat S
Located in Dayton, OH
Stunning Elizabeth and James women’s black fur and leather jacket featuring alternating sections of genuine long haired goat fur, rabbit fur and lamb leather. Full zip closure.
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20th Century Modern Used Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

African Buschbuck Antelope Horns on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
Fabulous African buschbuck antelope horns mounted on a lucite base. This would look wonderful displayed on a bookcase or desk and would make a handsome addition to any study. DIME...
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Mid-20th Century South African Used Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Lucite

18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Wine Bottle Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine 18th century mouth blown wine bottle, encrusted with crustaceans from years beneath the sea. No cracks or chips, in exceptionally complete condition. Measures: 28cm in heig...
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18th Century European Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

19th Century Taxidermy Juvenile Gharial Crocodile Gavialis Gangeticus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A juvenile gharial crocodile (Gavialis Gangeticus) neck and head mount with inset glass eyes. Late 19th century in age mounted on a later ebonised shield. Age related wear ...
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19th Century African Used Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Used Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of used taxidermy on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and antler. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of used taxidermy, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made item from our selection of used taxidermy over the years, but those crafted by Sinke Van Tongeren, Rowland Ward and Doe Hope are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Taxidermy for You

The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.

Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.

Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.

For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”

In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.

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