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Click here to subscribeTaxidermy: Razorbill and a Common Gull, mid-late 20th century, a full-mount adult Razorbill in seated position looking straight ahead, supported upon a rectangular mahogany base, overall height 30cm, together with a full-mount Common gull with head turning to the right, supported upon a square base, overall height 28cm, (2)
Taxidermy: A Large Late Victorian Cased Great Bustard (Otis tarda), dated 1880, by J. Travis, Naturalist, Animal & Bird Preserver, Gold Street, Saffron Walden, a large full-mount adult female, with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, set against a blue-yellow watercolour painted sky backdrop, enclosed within a large typical period ebonised three-glass display case, raised upon four squat feet, 88cm by 36.5cm by 85.5cm, taxidermist's oval paper trade label to verso, data label to verso- Female Bustard, taken by Mr W. Jones, Manor Farm, West Wickham, Feb 6th 1880, stating purchased from George Bristow 1942, by James Harrison, a detailed account of this bird appears in Miller Christy The Birds of Essex, (1890), page 230, Previously part of The James Harrison Auction of Birds, Tennants sale 20th May 2022, Lot 204
Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Shore Larks (Eremophila alpestris), by John Cooper, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, a pair of full-mount adults, male and female, both stood upon grit covered rockwork, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted display case with verre eglomise border, 26.5cm by 11cm by 25.5cm, previously part of The Bruce Housden collection, Tennants auction Lot 269, 09th August 2019
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of Red Fox Cubs (Vulpes vulpes), circa 1880-1900, a high-quality pair of young fox cubs in sneaking pose, quietly stalking a young rabbit hidden within a small hole, mounted upon a large painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses, ferns and fauna, above pebble and soil covered groundwork below, set against a plain-white painted backdrop, enclosed within a scumbled period three-glass display case with gilded internal border, 106cm by 38cm by 99cm (unsigned)
Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Lapland Buntings (Calcarius lapponicus), early 20th century, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists & Taxidermists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a pair of full-mount adults, male and female, both perched upon a small branch, amidst tall dry grasses, above original moss covered groundwork, enclosed within a later period style five-glass table display case with taped frame, 22.5cm by 12.5cm by 24cm, bearing reproduced taxidermist's paper trade label to interior rear rightRestoration carried out by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, replacement case, glass, and reproduced trade labels, original groundwork - and bird specimens,
Taxidermy: A Cased Collection of British Birds, circa 1920, by D.Garside of Torquay, all full-mount adults, to include - a Yellow wagtail, Reed bunting, White-throated dipper and a Common kingfisher, all mounted within a natural setting of branches, faux rocks and fauna, centred by a faux pool of water, set against a watercolour painted backdrop, enclosed within a four-glass display case with green painted tape, 36.6cm by 14.5cm by 28cm, taxidermist's trade label to the verso. It is thought D.Garside Taxidermy was a continuation of the previous company of H.T.Shopland Taxidermy, Torquay, the use of crushed glass within the interior groundwork is evident within this case as was used by Shopland in many of their display cases
Taxidermy: A Large Diorama of European African and North American Birds, circa 1880-1900, a large diorama of twenty-two various species of birds, to include - a Warbler, Magpie, Grey wagtail, three Starlings, Blackbird, Barn Owl, European Roller, two Eurasian Wrens, European Robin, Song thrush, female Great spotted woodpecker, female Lesser spotted woodpecker, male Black woodpecker, female Giant kingfisher, male Three-toed woodpecker, Pied wagtail, Skylark, Ringed plover, Wryneck, all perched and mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, set above a mirrored simulated pool of water, amidst natural dry grasses, ferns and fauna, enclosed within a period pine single-glass display case, 84.5cm by 37cm by 110cmBarn Owl is loose within the case attached to a stump
Taxidermy: Red-eared Guenon Monkey (Cercopithecus erythrotis), circa mid-late 20th century, a full-mount adult with head turning to the right, stood atop a modern simulated rock boulder with tail aloft, length nose to tail base 37cm, overall height 71cmCITES Annex B, Appendix IINot for sale to buyers outside the UK
Taxidermy: Lichtenstein's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus lichtensteinii), dated 2013, South Africa, by Universal Trophy Services, Pretoria, a high-quality adult shoulder-mount with head turning slightly to the right, from the wall 63cm, height 94cm, together with the original prepared and tanned hide, 220cm length, width across shortened forelimbs 140cm, (2)
Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), late 20th century, South Africa, a high-quality adult shoulder-mount, looking straight ahead, 56cm from the wall, height 44cmGood morning Yes this Warthog is in great condition, if you zoom in on the HD images on our website you can see there is a little nibble to the side of the left ear lobe, apart from that there are no issues to report Best regards Robbie Bright Taxidermy Specialist
Natural History Books: A Group of Natural History Books, by Errol Fuller & Dr Pat Morris, Voodoo Salon, hardback copy, 2014, Jurassic Blue, Lyme Regis: 200 Million Years BC, hardback copy, 2022, together with a copy of Walter Potter and His Museum of Curious Taxidermy, Pat Morris, hardback copy, 2008, all in as new condition (3)
Taxidermy: Brindled Gnu (Connochaetes johnstoni), circa 21st century, a high-quality adult male shoulder-mount with head turning to the right, widest span 64cm, tip to tip 39.5cm, 70cm from the wall, 84cm high, also known as a Johnston's Wildebeest, Nyassa Wildebeest, or White Banded Wildebeest
Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), dated 1925, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head-mount turning to the right with mouth agape in defensive pose, with ears laid back, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 26cm from the wall, 32cm high, bearing rectangular ivorine legend to shield base - "W.S.H, Found Oaktrow Wood, Killed Blackford, 1.hr 5 mins, Feb 21st 1925", impressed Peter Spicer stamp to verso
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Cheer or Wallich's Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), circa 1838-1906, by J.A. Cole, Castle Meadow, Norwich, a full-mount adult cockbird looking straight ahead, stood upon painted simulated groundwork, mounted amidst enhanced natural grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a period pine single-glass display case, 103.5cm by 27cm by 58cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Anthropomorphic Taxidermy: A European Hare Mask Squire (Lepus timidus), modern, retailed by The London Taxidermy Company, a high-quality adult mask posed as a squire with cravat and applied monocle, mounted upon a shaped ebonised shield, from the wall 20cm, height 38cm, retailer's trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Common Kingfisher (Alcedo athis), modern, a high-quality full-mount adult sat upon a floating tree stump, mounted amidst ferns and fauna, set against a printed mountainous river scene backdrop, enclosed within a picture frame bubble glass wall hanging display case, 40.5cm by 7cm by 50.5cm
Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata), 21st century, a pair of high-quality full-mount adults, the drake with head turning to the right, the hen bird preening her wings feathers, both stood upon soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a lead-framed five-glass table display case, 44cm by 22cm by 37.5cm
Taxidermy: A Victorian Case of Red Fox Cubs (Vulpes vulpes), circa 1850-1880, by Pratt & Sons, Naturalists, 11 North Street, Quadrant, Brighton, an early case of four young fox cubs, all mounted in relaxed pose together upon a painted simulated rock ledge, mounted amidst natural ferns, grasses and heather, set against a typical graduated painted-sky interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 65cm by 28cm by 47.5cm, taxidermist's paper trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus), circa 1870-1900, an antique full-mount adult with head slightly raised, stood upon a short t shaped perch, enclosed within a period oval glass dome, with original ebonised supporting base, raised upon four pedestal feet, 34.5cm by 20.5cm by 47cm overall height
Taxidermy: A Trio of Cased Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), modern, a full-mount adult cockbird with two hen birds besides, all mounted amidst natural heather in feeding pose, set upon soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a large five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 95cm by 39cm by 37cm
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Hedgehog and Hoglets (Erinaceus europaeus), dated 2018, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high-quality full-mount adult with her two hoglets, all stood upon a fallen tree stump, within a natural woodland setting of ferns leaves, fungus, grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 52.5cm by 13.5cm by 42.5cm, signed to interior middle right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, part of the Dean Field Collection
Natural History: A Collection of Late Victorian Taxidermy Dome Bases, eight various ebonised, veneered, and painted oval supporting bases, the largest example 55cm by 31cm, the smallest example 26.5cm by 15cm, together with four circular examples, the largest in diameter 45cm, the smallest 16cm, (12)
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern Hobby (Falco subbuteo), captive bred, dated 2007, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high-quality full-mount male perched upon a dry tree stump, issuing from floating soil and grit covered groundwork beneath, amidst dry grasses and ferns, set against a watercolour painted woodland river scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 36.5cm by 10.5cm by 42.5cm, excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, part of The Dean Field CollectionWith CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 287800/01
Taxidermy: A Cased European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), circa 1900-1920, a high-quality full-mount adult laid resting upon a small painted tree stump, mounted above painted sanded groundwork, set against a pale-blue painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 35cm by 13cm by 25.5cm
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Pair of European Sparrowhawks (Accipter nisus), circa 1880-1900, attributed to Edinburgh Taxidermists, William Hope or Small & Sons, a pair of full-mount adults, the female perched upon a short branch with head turning sharply to the left, the male below amidst a natural setting of ferns, fauna and mosses, a Great tit prey under foot, set against a watercolour painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical three-glass ebonised pine framed display case, 51cm by 23cm by 46cm
Taxidermy: Screaming Hairy Armadillo (Chaetophractus vellerosus), early 20th century, a full-mount antique adult in standing position, clinging to a short tree stump, with head raised sniffing a small butterfly, enclosed beneath a circular glass dome, with original supporting ebonised base, diameter 21.5cm, overall height 60cm
Taxidermy: A Little Corella Cockatoo (Cacatua sanguinea), late 20th century, a high-quality full-mount adult with head turning very slightly to the right, perched upon a small branch, set above soil covered groundwork, with grasses and moss below, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, supported on the original ebonised base, raised upon four bun feet, 35.5cm by 18cm by 45cm overall heightCITES Annex B, Appendix II Not for sale to buyers outside the UK
Taxidermy: A Cased Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia), 21st century, by David. L. Keningale, Taxidermy, Warwickshire, a superb-quality full-mount adult male, perched upon a small branch, amidst dry grasses, mounted above painted soil groundwork below, set against a wash painted backdrop, enclosed within a trademark green painted three-glass display case, 24cm by 10cm by 18.5cm
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Case of North and South American Birds, circa 1870-1900, to include - Red-legged honeycreeper, Yellow-headed parakeet, Northern cardinal, two Ruby topaz hummingbirds, Flame-crested tanager, Golden-olive woodpecker, and a Scarlet-bellied mountain tanager, all mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, above painted grit covered groundwork, set against a white-painted interior, enclosed within a single-glass display case, 46cm by 15cm by 57cm
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula), captive bred, dated 2024, by A.J.Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb-quality full-mount adult with head turning to the left, a small field vole prey within its beak, perched upon a frozen tree stump, amidst a winter setting of frost covered ferns and fauna, set against a watercolour painted winter-woodland scene, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 47cm by 14cm by 59.5cm excluding outer frameWith CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 24GBA106RZHC4
Taxidermy: A Victorian Diorama of European and African Birds, early 20th century, by W.A. Macleay, Taxidermists, Church Street, Inverness, Scotland, a group of various high-quality birds native to North and South Africa, including Lilac-breasted roller, Purple roller, European roller, Pied kingfisher, and a Northern black flycatcher, all perched amongst a natural setting of branches, tall grasses, ferns and fauna, set against a pale sky wash painted backdrop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display, 79.5cm by 18.5cm by 63.5cm, taxidermist's paper trade label to interior lower left
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Pair of Long-Tailed Field Mice (Apodemus sylvaticus), dated 2009, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a pair of high-quality full-mount adults, both stood upon small tree stumps, amidst a natural setting of grasses and ferns, with ripe fruit between, set against a watercolour painted meadow scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 18cm by 7cm by 26cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, part of The Dean Field Collection
Taxidermy: A Cased Cast of a European eel (Anguilla anguilla), modern, a replica cast of a large common eel in swimming pose, with mouth agape, mounted upon a pebbled simulated riverbed, set against a pale blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a period style ebonised three-glass display case, 91cm by 10cm by 19.5cm
Taxidermy: Wall Cased European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), dated 2020, by A. J. Armitstead, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality full-mount adult, perched upon frosted branches, amidst a winter scene of ferns and frosted floating groundwork, set against a water colour painted winter woodland scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 27.5cm by 9cm by 37.5cm excluding outer oak frame, signed to interior lower right, full taxidermist's paper trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Cased Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus), circa 1880-1900, by T. E. Gunn. Naturalist, Upper St. Giles Street, Norwich, a full-mount with head turning slightly to the left, sat upon typical painted groundwork, amidst natural reeds and dry grasses, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 30cm by 14.5cm by 30.5cmfront glass original, but re-taped back in, trade label missing from verso but the original outline can be seen
Taxidermy: A Mid-Victorian Irish Cased Display of Tropical Birds, circa 1861-1880, Preserved by Elizabeth Glennon, Taxidermy, 3 Suffolk Street, Dublin, a typical colourful display of twenty various tropical birds, native to Europe, Oceania, Asia and Africa, to include - Pied kingfisher, a male and female Indian paradise flycatcher, European kingfisher, Hoopoe, Indian roller, White-throated kingfisher, Crimson rosella, Black-hooded oriole, Coppersmith barbet, Purple-rumped sunbird, Daurian redstart, Fairy pitta, Jerdon's leafbird, Asian green bee-eater, Greater coucal, Black-rumped flameback, Little bittern, and an unidentified Wading bird, all mounted upon and around a centrally positioned tree, amidst natural dry grasses, ferns, flora and fauna, set against a white-painted backdrop, enclosed within a high-quality mahogany framed three-glass display case, raised upon four squat feet, 74cm by 32cm by 92cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower left. The company of Glennon taxidermy was originally formed by Richard Glennon (1764-1861), thence taken over by his daughter Elizabeth Glennon after his death in 1861Internal glass panels have now been cleaned, all birds have been sympathetically dusted and cleaned, rear back board still showing signs of dirt, would benefit from being repainted.
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Dome of North and South American Birds, circa 1880-1900, a colourful display of twenty three various species, to include - Blackburnian warbler, Yellow warbler, Magnolia warbler, Scarlet tanager, Ruby-throated hummingbird, American goldfinch, Baltimore oriole, Black-backed woodpecker, Ruby-crowned kinglet, Field sparrow, Rose-breasted grosbeak, White-breasted nuthatch, Ruby-throated hummingbird, Snow bunting, Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Black-capped chickadee, Cedar waxwing, Red-winged blackbird, Yellow-shafted flicker, Eastern bluebird, Eastern kingbird, all mounted upon and around a centrally positioned branch, set above soil and grit covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a large period oval glass dome, supported upon the original base, 48.5cm by 20.5cm by 58cm overall
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Dome of North & South American Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a typical period display containing a white Bellbird and Campo troupial, mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, set amidst enhanced natural grasses and fauna, set above painted groundwork below, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, with original ebonised supporting base raised on four bun feet, 28.5cm by 15.5cm by 48cm overall height
Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), dated 1956, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Taxidermists, Mysore, India, no.40291, a high-quality adult skin rug, limbs outstretched, with snarling open-mouthed head mount, glass eyes, backed onto typical Van Ingen & Van Ingen khaki canvas backing, with red felt scalloped border, 243cm long nose to tail, 144cm wide across fore-limbs, 130cm across the rear-limbs, Van Ingen & Van Ingen care label to verso, stencilled number - 40291, taken by D.A.T, James, at the Deohall Tea Estate, Hougrijan, Assam, delivered to the Van Ingen & Van Ingen factory on 24th April 1956, dispatched to client on 4th December 1956With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 25GBA104MLQCU delivered to Van Ingen & Van Ingen factory on 27th April 1956
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria), dated 2018, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high-quality full-mount adult southern bird in breeding plumage, with head turning slightly to the right, stood perched atop a painted simulated rock, supported upon moss covered floating groundwork, set against a watercolour painted moorland backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 51cm by 10.5cm by 42.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, part of The Dean Field Collection
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