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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Vintage 10 point red deer shoulder mount on wooden shield

Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount on Wooden Shield

Vintage 10 point red deer shoulder mount on wooden shield

Huge North American Caribou shoulder mount, 24 point on shield,…

Massive 24-Point Caribou Shoulder Mount - 1.6m Tall

Huge North American Caribou shoulder mount, 24 point on shield, 1.6 metres tall

9pt Rusa deer antler/skull specimen

Rusa Deer Antler/Skull Specimen (9pt)

9pt Rusa deer antler/skull specimen

Antique 6pt deer trophy skull on shield

Antique 6pt Deer Skull Trophy

Antique 6pt deer trophy skull on shield

Taxidermied pronghorn antelope head, approx 55 cm in length

Pronghorn Antelope Head Taxidermy - 55cm

Taxidermied pronghorn antelope head, approx 55 cm in length

Taxidermied bushbuck antelope head, approx 48 cm in length

48cm Bushbuck Antelope Head Taxidermy

Taxidermied bushbuck antelope head, approx 48 cm in length

Taxidermied reedbuck antelope head, approx 65 cm in length

Reedbuck Antelope Head Taxidermy - 65cm Length

Taxidermied reedbuck antelope head, approx 65 cm in length

Taxidermied whitetail deer head, length approx 74 cm

74cm Taxidermied Whitetail Deer Head

Taxidermied whitetail deer head, length approx 74 cm

Taxidermied mule deer head, approx 53 cm in length

Mounted Mule Deer Head - 53cm Length

Taxidermied mule deer head, approx 53 cm in length

Taxidermied whitetail deer head on mount, approx 56 cm in length

Whitetail Deer Head Mount - 56cm Length

Taxidermied whitetail deer head on mount, approx 56 cm in length

Taxidermied pronghorn antelope head, mounted, approx 46 cm in…

Mounted Pronghorn Antelope Head - 46cm

Taxidermied pronghorn antelope head, mounted, approx 46 cm in length

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 80 cm high, 47 cm wide, 47 cm…

Life-like Whitetail Deer Taxidermy

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 80 cm high, 47 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Taxidermied blesbok antelope head approx 49 cm in length

Blesbok Antelope Head Taxidermy - 49 cm Length

Taxidermied blesbok antelope head approx 49 cm in length

Taxidermied whitetail deer head approx 57 cm in length

57cm Whitetail Deer Head Taxidermy

Taxidermied whitetail deer head approx 57 cm in length

Taxidermied mule deer head, approx 57 cm in length

57cm Taxidermied Mule Deer Head

Taxidermied mule deer head, approx 57 cm in length

Taxidermied mounted deer head, approx 63 cm long

Mounted Deer Head - 63cm

Taxidermied mounted deer head, approx 63 cm long

A pair of large elk antlers on individual wooden shields,…

19th Century French Elk Antlers on Wooden Shields

A pair of large elk antlers on individual wooden shields, French, 19th century, approx. Height 69 cm, 58 cm wide

A pair of deer antlers and skull on carved wooden shield,…

French Antler Skull Shield, 19th Century

A pair of deer antlers and skull on carved wooden shield, French, 19th century, approx 90 cm long, 52 cm wide

A pair of large wall mounted deer antlers, French, 19th century,…

French 19th Century Wall Mounted Deer Antlers

A pair of large wall mounted deer antlers, French, 19th century, approx. 100 cm high, 66 cm wide

Taxidermy Gemsbok, head and shoulder mount

Gemsbok Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy Gemsbok, head and shoulder mount

Taxidermy Impala head, approx 90 cm high, 39 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Large Taxidermy Impala Head - 90cm high

Taxidermy Impala head, approx 90 cm high, 39 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 90 cm high, 40 cm wide, 56 cm…

Life-like Whitetail Deer Taxidermy

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 90 cm high, 40 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 150 cm high, 59 cm wide, 55 cm…

Life-like Whitetail Deer Taxidermy Display

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 150 cm high, 59 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 80 cm high, 40 cm wide, 64 cm…

Life-like Whitetail Deer Taxidermy - 80cm High

Taxidermy Whitetail deer, approx 80 cm high, 40 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Taxidermy Pronghorn antelope head, approx 80 cm high, 36 cm…

Pronghorn Antelope Taxidermy Head - 80cm High

Taxidermy Pronghorn antelope head, approx 80 cm high, 36 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Taxidermy Pronghorn antelope head, approx 80 cm high, 34 cm…

Pronghorn Antelope Taxidermy Head - 80cm High

Taxidermy Pronghorn antelope head, approx 80 cm high, 34 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Taxidermy elk head, approx 160 cm high, 110 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Giant Elk Head Taxidermy

Taxidermy elk head, approx 160 cm high, 110 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Huge red deer antler skull, 12 point, 1.1 metres tall

Massive 12-Point Red Deer Antler Skull Stands Tall

Huge red deer antler skull, 12 point, 1.1 metres tall

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount

Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount Taxidermy

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount, 17 point

17 Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount, 17 point

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount, 18 point

18-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount Taxidermy

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount, 18 point

Antique Tasmanian fallow deer shoulder mount on jarrah shield,…

Tasmanian Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount on Jarrah Shield

Antique Tasmanian fallow deer shoulder mount on jarrah shield, 15 point

Taxidermy huge red deer shoulder mount, 12 point, 1.5 metres…

Massive 12-Point Red Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy huge red deer shoulder mount, 12 point, 1.5 metres tall

Taxidermy Rusa deer shoulder mount, 6 point, 1.4 metres

6-Point Rusa Deer Shoulder Mount - 1.4m

Taxidermy Rusa deer shoulder mount, 6 point, 1.4 metres

An impressive kudu skull

Stunning Kudu Skull

An impressive kudu skull

A deer head with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx. 55…

Triple-Horned Deer Head with Antlers - 55x73cm

A deer head with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx. 55 cm wide, 73 cm high

A mounted deer head with antlers, 96 cm high and approx. 45 cm…

Large Mounted Deer Head with Antlers

A mounted deer head with antlers, 96 cm high and approx. 45 cm wide

A large deer head with antlers, approx. 85 cm high, 70 cm wide

Large Deer Head with Antlers - 85 x 70 cm

A large deer head with antlers, approx. 85 cm high, 70 cm wide

A set of eight deer skull and antlers, French, 19th century,…

French Deer Skull and Antler Set on Oak Shields

A set of eight deer skull and antlers, French, 19th century, mounted on oak shields, each approx. 32 cm high. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

Two deer skulls with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx.…

Pair of Antlered Deer Skulls with Three Horns

Two deer skulls with antlers, three horns and two a top, approx. 50 cm high and 55 cm wide

A large deer head with antlers, 85 cm wide, 110 cm high

85cm x 110cm Deer Head with Antlers

A large deer head with antlers, 85 cm wide, 110 cm high

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Chamois Trophy Mount

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Taxidermy record red deer trophy, 1.4 metres tall, 17 points

17-Point Red Deer Trophy: Taxidermy Record

Taxidermy record red deer trophy, 1.4 metres tall, 17 points

Taxidermy rogue red deer, shoulder mount, 1.2 metres tall, 11…

11-Point Red Deer Shoulder Mount - Taxidermy

Taxidermy rogue red deer, shoulder mount, 1.2 metres tall, 11 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, 21 points

Fallow Deer Taxidermy: 21-Point Masterpiece

Taxidermy fallow deer, 21 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, turned head

Fallow Deer with Turned Head Taxidermy

Taxidermy fallow deer, turned head

Taxidermy deer, trophy shoulder mount, 9 points

9-Point Deer Shoulder Mount: A Taxidermy Trophy

Taxidermy deer, trophy shoulder mount, 9 points

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 20 points

Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount - 20 Points

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 20 points

Taxidermy rare velvet deer antlers, 25 points trophy shoulder…

Rare Velvet Deer Antlers - Trophy Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy rare velvet deer antlers, 25 points trophy shoulder mount

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Chamois Trophy Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Taxidermy chital deer mount, 1.26 metres tall

Chital Deer Taxidermy Mount - 1.26m Tall

Taxidermy chital deer mount, 1.26 metres tall

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, mounted, 25 points

25-Point Fallow Deer Trophy Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, mounted, 25 points

Taxidermy chital deer, shoulder trophy mount, 6 points

6-Point Chital Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy chital deer, shoulder trophy mount, 6 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, half body, 28 points

28-Point Half Body Fallow Deer Taxidermy

Taxidermy fallow deer, half body, 28 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount 25 points

Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount - 25 Points

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount 25 points

Magnificent red deer trophy, shoulder mount 18 points

18-Point Red Deer Shoulder Mount Trophy

Magnificent red deer trophy, shoulder mount 18 points

Taxidermy white fallow deer, mounted, 22 points

Mounted White Fallow Deer with 22 Points

Taxidermy white fallow deer, mounted, 22 points

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, shoulder mount

Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount Trophy

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, shoulder mount

Taxidermy sambar deer trophy, shoulder mount

Sambar Deer Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy

Taxidermy sambar deer trophy, shoulder mount

Taxidermy red deer trophy, 1.3 metres tall, 13 points

13-Point Red Deer Trophy, 1.3m Tall

Taxidermy red deer trophy, 1.3 metres tall, 13 points

Taxidermy sambar trophy mount

Sambar Trophy Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy sambar trophy mount

Impressive taxidermy red deer trophy, 12 points

12-Point Red Deer Taxidermy Trophy

Impressive taxidermy red deer trophy, 12 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, mount 19 points, turned head

19-Point Fallow Deer with Turned Head Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer, mount 19 points, turned head

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Chamois Trophy Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy chamois trophy mount

Pair of chamois trophy horns

Chamois Horns Trophy Pair

Pair of chamois trophy horns

Chital deer, half turned mount, 1.35 cm, 7 points

7-Point Chital Deer Half-Turned Mount - 135cm

Chital deer, half turned mount, 1.35 cm, 7 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, half body, 21 points

Half-body Fallow Deer Taxidermy with 21 Points

Taxidermy fallow deer, half body, 21 points

Taxidermy new zealand chamois trophy mount

New Zealand Chamois Trophy Mount

Taxidermy new zealand chamois trophy mount

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 25 points

Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount - 25 Points

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 25 points

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 6 points

Six-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer shoulder mount, 6 points

Taxidermy hog deer trophy mount

Hog Deer Taxidermy Trophy Mount

Taxidermy hog deer trophy mount

Taxidermy rusa deer trophy mount, 80 cm horns

80cm Rusa Deer Trophy Mount

Taxidermy rusa deer trophy mount, 80 cm horns

African hartebeest skull and horns trophy

African Hartebeest Trophy

African hartebeest skull and horns trophy

Antique deer antler coat rack, 12 points mounted on wooden…

12-point Deer Antler Coat Rack with Hoof Base

Antique deer antler coat rack, 12 points mounted on wooden shield with four deer hoofs

Kudu african horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres long

African Kudu Horn Trophy and Skull - 1.25m Long

Kudu african horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres long

Kudu African horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres tall

African Kudu Horn Trophy and Skull, 1.25m Tall

Kudu African horn trophy and skull, 1.25 metres tall

African impala trophy skull and horns

African Impala Trophy: Majestic Skull and Horns

African impala trophy skull and horns

Deer skull trophy, 6 points

6-Point Deer Skull Trophy

Deer skull trophy, 6 points

Rare red deer antlers, mounted on shield, 16 points

Rare 16-point Red Deer Antlers on Shield

Rare red deer antlers, mounted on shield, 16 points

Taxidermy bugling deer shoulder trophy, 21 points

Bugling Deer Shoulder Trophy: 21 Points

Taxidermy bugling deer shoulder trophy, 21 points

Taxidermy sambar deer trophy, shoulder mount, 11 points

11-Point Sambar Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy sambar deer trophy, shoulder mount, 11 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount trophy, 31 points

31-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount Trophy

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder mount trophy, 31 points

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount, 22 points

22-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount, 22 points

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy mount, 24 points

Fallow Deer Trophy: 24-Point Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy mount, 24 points

Taxidermy rusa shoulder mount trophy

Rusa Shoulder Mount Trophy

Taxidermy rusa shoulder mount trophy

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, shoulder mount 19 points

19-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer trophy, shoulder mount 19 points

Taxidermy record rusa deer, 85 cm antler, 1.35 metres tall

Record Rusa: 85cm Antlers, 1.35m Tall Taxidermy

Taxidermy record rusa deer, 85 cm antler, 1.35 metres tall

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount, 22 points

22-Point Fallow Deer Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy fallow deer, shoulder trophy mount, 22 points

Taxidermy fallow deer head trophy, 19 points

19-Point Fallow Deer Trophy Head

Taxidermy fallow deer head trophy, 19 points

Taxidermy rusa deer, 80 cm horns

80cm Horned Rusa Deer Taxidermy

Taxidermy rusa deer, 80 cm horns

Taxidermy impressive red deer shoulder trophy, 1.4 metres tall,…

13-Point Red Deer Shoulder Trophy - 1.4m Tall

Taxidermy impressive red deer shoulder trophy, 1.4 metres tall, 13 points

A full head mount taxidermy stag's head with ten point antlers,…

Ten Point Stag Head Taxidermy on Wooden Shield

A full head mount taxidermy stag's head with ten point antlers, mounted on a wooden shield. Height 120 cm

Taxidermy gemsbok

Gemsbok Taxidermy

Taxidermy gemsbok

A taxidermy vintage shoulder mount blesbok. Height 90 cm

Vintage Blesbok Shoulder Mount - 90cm Height

A taxidermy vintage shoulder mount blesbok. Height 90 cm

A set of deer antlers on carved back board, dated Grunewald…

Grunewald Antler Carving, 1913

A set of deer antlers on carved back board, dated Grunewald 1913, 90 cm high approx

Taxidermied impala antelope. Height 95 cm

Mounted Impala: Majestic Trophy Display

Taxidermied impala antelope. Height 95 cm