19th C Taxidermy
Large 19th C Woolly Mammoth Mammuthus Primigenius Molar Specimen Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An incredibly preserved, large Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) molar section, the piece has a fantastic patina from decades of handling.
A very small section missing from one...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Taxidermy Natural History Collection of 20 19th C Microscope Specimen Slides
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of 20 Victorian glass microscope specimens slides, with hand penned titles and catalogue numbers.
Glass with a paper covering and a decorative tartan border, age relat...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
H 0.99 in W 3.15 in D 0.12 in
19th C Hand Painted Entomology Studies Gothic Revival Shadow Box Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
related staining to the mid 19th century studies, the odd very minor knock and abrasion to the shadow box
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paper
H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of taxidermy birds and animals, variously perched on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
H 68.9 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds ,variously perched on
Category
20th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material, Art Glass, Wood
H 42.52 in W 6.3 in D 33.08 in
Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a wide antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 18.31 in Dm 11.23 in
Large Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Display Showcase, Late Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
H 16.93 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display case. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy dome, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Display with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise by Jane C. Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or for new taxidermy.
Please note that all our pieces come with a 'pre-1947 statement', although
Category
Antique 19th Century Australian Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this piece features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Antique Rowland Ward 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head taxidermy
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Rowland Ward 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head taxidermy with glass eyes.
Rowland
Category
Antique 19th Century British Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
French Late 19th C Large Anthropomorphic Pencil Drawing of Lion 1886 Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather odd pencil on paper drawing of a lion, particularly well penned with human like facial features, sign and dated 1886
Housed in a period ebonised and glazed frame, some age ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Drawings
Materials
Glass, Softwood, Paper
H 18.51 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Antique late 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique late 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head taxidermy with glass eyes on beautiful oak
Category
Antique 19th Century British Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Antique Rowland Ward late 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Rowland Ward late 19th C Victorian lifesize bull’s head taxidermy with glass eyes on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
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19th C Taxidermy Giant South American Blonde River Turtle 'Podocnemis Expansa'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large South American Blonde river turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
with a very pleasing patina, a highly decorative item
circa 1900, bearing small brass shield to bottom CITES An...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South American Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 27.56 in Dm 20.67 in
19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Curious World of Taxidermy" by Dr Pat Morris, Brighton taxidermist Swaysland made a Cock Robin case, which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 9.85 in
Large 19th C Gharial "Gavialis Gangeticus" Mount Taxidermy Antique Shelve Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 19th to early 20th century taxidermy head study of a juvenile gharial or gavial crocodile
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
specimens are very late 19th century too early 20th century in age with a around 20% being from the 40s Late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extensive collection of entomological specimens, early 19th century in age, comprising of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy
Materials
Mahogany, Natural Fiber
Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
19th c. Leather Horseshoe Lawn Boots c.1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patent.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1860.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather.
CONDITION Good. Wear
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Wool
19th Century Narwhal Tusk With Cites Certificate, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Beautiful narwhal tusk from the latter part of the 19th century (with Cites certificate), 215cm
Category
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
19th C "Dead Doggie Fritz" MarblenGrave Marker Dog Head Stone Grave Marker Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A canine grave marker, marble with lead inserts.
Reads "In memoriam, Dead Doggie Fritz Brought From Lucerne June 2nd 1890, Died Feb 20th 1894"
Age related wear, lichen and fun...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Marble
H 14.97 in W 12.01 in D 1.97 in
19TH C. MOUNTED FISH TAXIDERMY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. MOUNTED FISH TAXIDERMY WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND CROVE BARNSBURY IN GLASS
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
19TH C. ORIGINAL MOUNTED TAXIDERMY FISH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. ORIGINAL MOUNTED TAXIDERMY FISH IN GLASS CASED WITH ORIGINAL LONDON LABEL MARKED RICHMOND
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Dome Featuring Taxidermy Song Birds, England 19th C
Located in Norwalk, CT
A large and fine example of a Victorian decorative taxidermy display. Original hand blown glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass
Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and slight natural sheen.
Has some nibbles and chips to the rim, sits sturdy on a f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 8.08 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 Taxidermy Tropical Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 taxidermy tropical birds , variously perched on branches
Category
20th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Antique Showcase Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament display case, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.47 in Dm 5.71 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of Merlin, 'Falco Columbarius'
Located in Leuven , BE
Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by their...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Located in Lowestoft, GB
are very late 19th century too early 20th century
The box can be displayed opened on a table top, or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
The British taxidermist and entomologist James Gardner Sr made this Victorian glass dome with exotic birds. His studio and shop were located at 52 High Holborn Street and later at 42...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
"Lemon Tree" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
This captivating display features a 19th-century Napoleon III glass dome encasing a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Beautiful 19th. c. Taxidermy Billy Goat Head
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Beautiful Early Taxidermy Head of a Billy Goat. Billy speaks for himself. Everytime I get an
Category
Antique 1890s American Taxidermy
Materials
Hide, Wood
19th C. Red Stag Trophy on Late 18th-Early 19th Century Tyrolean Plaque
Located in Houston, TX
Historic "hirsch" (red deer stag) antlers are mounted to a late 18th century-early 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
19th C Fallow Deer Trophy from Emperor Franz Josef of Austria on Gilt Plaque
Located in Houston, TX
This historical 19th century Habsburg fallow deer trophy is mounted on a hand carved, gold gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 23 in W 35.6 in D 20.5 in
19th c Roe Trophy of Emperor Franz Josef from Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, Austria
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Roe Deer trophy believed to have been taken by Emperor Franz Josef during his time at
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Taxidermy
19th C Austrian Roe Deer Trophies on Original Black Forest Plaques with Heraldic
Located in Houston, TX
This historic grouping of 19th c Austrian Roe Deer trophies are each mounted on an original, Black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Bone, Antler
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
The Emperor's 19th C. 3 Beam Red Stag Trophy from Eckartsau Castle, Austria
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent 3 beam red stag trophy from Eckartsau Castle, Austria which was a residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and a favorite Habsburg hunting schloss (originally purchased by Archd...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
19th C. Red Stag Trophy from Kaiser Wilhelm's Eulenburg Hunt W/ Hanovarian Crest
Located in Houston, TX
Historic red stag trophy taken during Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany's Eulenburg hunt of 1892 in Liebenburg, Germany and decorated with an original Hanovarian King's crest (this crest ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Bone, Wood
H 44 in W 43 in D 26 in
Single or Set of Three 19th c. German Fallow Deer from the Baron von Schilling
Located in Houston, TX
Set of three 19th century German fallow deer hunting trophies mounted on the original Black Forest
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Bone, Wood
H 16 in W 31 in D 9.5 in
Wax Taxidermy Moray Eel, 19th Century
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Fascinating looking 19th c. wax taxidermy Moray Eel. It looks like a sculpture made of a real
Category
Antique 1880s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century natural history English specimen
Located in London, GB
19th Century natural history English specimen
Encased in its original Victorian pine ebonised base glass dome. This natural history specimen is firmly attached to a wooden base. ...
Category
Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach.
A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdrop with rea...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Stuffed Bullfinch Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Bullfinch, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinch on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalist...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Black Forest Bookcase or China Cabinet, Swiss, Late 1800's Part of Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France. There is a total of (42) antique Black Forest items t...
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
Materials
Marble
H 51.5 in W 44 in D 14.63 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Early 20th Century French Giltwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French giltwood display cabinet
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 175cm, width 130cm, depth 40cm
This beautiful early 20th Century display cabinet i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed green Bengal bird (Amandava formosa Latham), mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
40 Point Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
26 x 14, 40 point cut-off whitetail deer shoulder mount taxidermy. This Buck was raised on a High Fence Ranch in Texas. When he was coming out of velvet the antlers were cut off and ...
Category
2010s American Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Stuffed Green Sandpiper Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two red squirrels boxing, housed in its original pine and glazed case with hand painted backdrop.
The squirrels have their original s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 7.09 in
Natural Specimen, the Iguana Skeleton, Italy 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen of an iguana skeleton from the Wunderkammer The specimen is twisted into a circle and hung from a string. Italy, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, String
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19th C Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 19th c taxidermy on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and antler. There are many kinds of the piece of 19th c taxidermy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of 19th c taxidermy made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Rowland Ward, Doe & Hope and Henry Ward each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of 19th c taxidermy that is worth considering.
How Much is a 19th C Taxidermy?
Prices for a piece of 19th c taxidermy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $225,486, while the average can fetch as much as $1,730.
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