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 vintage whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to…

Vintage Whale Tooth: Natural Curved Form, Semi-Polished Finish

A large vintage whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to a point and with semi-polished finish, length 18 cm.

Early whale bone tooth, length 13 cm

13 cm Whale Bone Tooth: Early Discovery

Early whale bone tooth, length 13 cm

Whale tooth, 14 cm length

14 cm Whale Tooth

Whale tooth, 14 cm length

Whale tooth, 14 cm length

14cm Whale Tooth

Whale tooth, 14 cm length

Two whales teeth

Whale Teeth: A Tale of Two

Two whales teeth

Sperm whale tooth, 12 cm

12 cm Sperm Whale Tooth

Sperm whale tooth, 12 cm

Six antique sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 13 cm…

Set of Six 19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth

Six antique sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 13 cm high

Eight sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 11 cm

19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Eight sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 11 cm

Eight sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 10 cm

19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Eight sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 10 cm

Four whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 19 cm high

19th Century Whale Teeth Collection

Four whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 19 cm high

Three sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 21.5 cm high

19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Trio

Three sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 21.5 cm high

Four sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 19 cm high

19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Four sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the largest 19 cm high

Eight antique sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the tallest 14…

19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Eight antique sperm whale teeth, 19th century, the tallest 14 cm high

Whales tooth, worn condition, length 11.5 cm

Worn Whale Tooth, Length 11.5cm

Whales tooth, worn condition, length 11.5 cm

Whales tooth, unmarked, length 12 cm

Unmarked 12cm Whale Tooth

Whales tooth, unmarked, length 12 cm

Whales tooth, 19 cm

19cm Whale Tooth

Whales tooth, 19 cm

An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old…

Mature Whale Tooth: Aged Beauty

An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old discolouration, length 17 cm.

A pair of sperm whale teeth

Sperm Whale Teeth: A Rare and Valuable Find

A pair of sperm whale teeth

Whales tooth, 12 cm

12 cm Whale Tooth

Whales tooth, 12 cm

A whale's tooth, 12 cm long

12 cm Whale Tooth

A whale's tooth, 12 cm long

Antique sperm whale tooth (length 17 cm

17cm Antique Sperm Whale Tooth

Antique sperm whale tooth (length 17 cm

An old large sperm whale's tooth, with rounded end and…

Polished Sperm Whale Tooth - 19.5 cm

An old large sperm whale's tooth, with rounded end and semi-polished finish. Length 19.5 cm.

An old large sperm whale tooth, matt polished finish, showing…

Aged Sperm Whale Tooth - 18cm Length

An old large sperm whale tooth, matt polished finish, showing some discolouration of age. Length 18 cm.

Pair of whale's teeth, 13 cm

Whale Teeth Pair: 13cm

Pair of whale's teeth, 13 cm

An old polished sperm whale's tooth, the base cut flat to allow…

Polished Sperm Whale Tooth with Flat Base

An old polished sperm whale's tooth, the base cut flat to allow standing. Height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

A Fijian tabua (whale's tooth pendant), semi-polished weathered…

Fijian Whale's Tooth Pendant - Weathered Surface

A Fijian tabua (whale's tooth pendant), semi-polished weathered surface. Length 15 cm

An enormous old sperm whale tooth, good polish. Provenance: The…

Flower Family's Polished Sperm Whale Tooth

An enormous old sperm whale tooth, good polish. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 1295gms. Length 24 cm

A large old sperm whale tooth, in good polish. Provenance: The…

Polished Sperm Whale Tooth from Flower Family Collection

A large old sperm whale tooth, in good polish. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 900gms. Length 20.5 cm

A vintage whale's tooth, natural textured finish with small…

Vintage Whale Tooth with Natural Texture - 12cm

A vintage whale's tooth, natural textured finish with small semi-polished tip end. Length 12 cm

An old sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish, the base cut…

Polished Sperm Whale Tooth Stand

An old sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish, the base cut allowing it to stand. Length 13.5 cm

An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old…

Vintage Whale Tooth: 17cm Polished Finish

An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old discolouration. Length 17 cm

A large old whale's tooth, semi-polished finish. Length 19.8 cm

Polished Whale's Tooth - 19.8 cm

A large old whale's tooth, semi-polished finish. Length 19.8 cm

A large whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to a point…

Polished Whale Tooth, 18cm Length

A large whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to a point and with semi-polished finish. Length 18 cm

An old sperm whale tooth, painted with a whaling scene within a…

Whaling Souvenir: Painted Tooth from Sandefjord

An old sperm whale tooth, painted with a whaling scene within a lifebuoy with the ship's name 'Sandefjord' and 'Souvenir' to one side.

An old Fijian tabua (sperm whale tooth), fine holes to either…

Turmeric-stained Fijian tabua with fine holes

An old Fijian tabua (sperm whale tooth), fine holes to either end, with original tumeric staining, Length 11.5 cm

An old sperm whale tooth, the rough exterior with calcification.…

Calcified Sperm Whale Tooth: Length 155

An old sperm whale tooth, the rough exterior with calcification. Length 155

An old sperm whale tooth, similar to above.

Ancient Sperm Whale Tooth

An old sperm whale tooth, similar to above.

An old sperm whale tooth, natural unpolished finish. Length 15…

15 cm Natural Sperm Whale Tooth

An old sperm whale tooth, natural unpolished finish. Length 15 cm

An old semi-polished Fijian tabua (sperm whale tooth), the fine…

Broken tip Fijian tabua sperm whale tooth

An old semi-polished Fijian tabua (sperm whale tooth), the fine hole to the tip end broken through, the other end solid. Length 13.4 cm

Early whale's tooth length 14.5 cm

Early Whale Tooth: Length of 14.5 cm

Early whale's tooth length 14.5 cm

Two old sperm whale teeth, good patina of age. Lengths 14 cm

Aged Sperm Whale Teeth: 14cm Length

Two old sperm whale teeth, good patina of age. Lengths 14 cm

A large sperm whale tooth, good patina of age. Length 16.5 cm

Aged Sperm Whale Tooth, 16.5 cm Length

A large sperm whale tooth, good patina of age. Length 16.5 cm

A set of 7 graduated penguin figures, carved whale's tooth, the…

Set of 7 Graduated Carved Penguin Figures with Whale's Tooth

A set of 7 graduated penguin figures, carved whale's tooth, the tallest 12 cm

A collection of three uncarved sperm whale teeth, early 20th…

Uncarved Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

A collection of three uncarved sperm whale teeth, early 20th century, the longest 17 cm

Early Fijian whales tooth tabua, possibly mid 19th century.…

Antique Fijian Whale Tooth Tabua, 19th Century

Early Fijian whales tooth tabua, possibly mid 19th century. Length 15 cm

Vintage whale's tooth, Length 15 cm

Vintage Whale Tooth - 15cm Long

Vintage whale's tooth, Length 15 cm

Whales tooth unmarked. Length 12 cm

Unmarked 12cm Whale Tooth

Whales tooth unmarked. Length 12 cm

Vintage sperm whale tooth, length 14.5 cm

Vintage Sperm Whale Tooth - 14.5 cm Length

Vintage sperm whale tooth, length 14.5 cm

A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths:…

Assorted Mid-20th Century Whale Teeth Set of Six

A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths: 10 cm - 18 cm

Vintage whale tooth, 16 x 7 cm

Vintage Whale Tooth - 16 x 7 cm

Vintage whale tooth, 16 x 7 cm

A collection of 14 whale's teeth, two with tips cut, longest 18…

14 Whales Teeth Collection with Cut Tips, 18 cm Long

A collection of 14 whale's teeth, two with tips cut, longest 18 cm

A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths:…

Assorted Mid-20th Century Whale Teeth Collection

A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths: 10 cm - 18 cm

Rare Fijian whale tooth adornment four teeth attached with fine…

Fijian Whale Tooth Adornment with Fiber and Cloth

Rare Fijian whale tooth adornment four teeth attached with fine fibre and cloth, pierced holes to side for attachement, length 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, USA

Whales tooth mounted on a silky oak stand with a plaque stating…

Sperm Whale Tooth on Silky Oak Stand

Whales tooth mounted on a silky oak stand with a plaque stating 'Tooth of a Spermwhale Caught off Albany West Aust'.

Six sperm whale teeth Collected Albany c.1960's various Lengths:…

Collection of Six Sperm Whale Teeth

Six sperm whale teeth Collected Albany c.1960's various Lengths: 13 cm - 14.5 cm Scientific Instruments and Mechanical objects

Six sperm whale teeth Collected Albany c.1960's various Lengths:…

Collection of Six Sperm Whale Teeth from Albany

Six sperm whale teeth Collected Albany c.1960's various Lengths: 11.5 cm - 14 cm

Four Albany sperm whale teeth mid 20th century various lengths:…

Albany Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Four Albany sperm whale teeth mid 20th century various lengths: 11 cm - 14 cm

Four Albany sperm whale teeth mid 20th century various lengths:…

Albany Sperm Whale Teeth Set - Mid 20th Century

Four Albany sperm whale teeth mid 20th century various lengths: 11 cm - 13 cm

Whales tooth unmarked. Condition good, some wear to the edges.…

Whale Tooth, 16cm, Good Condition

Whales tooth unmarked. Condition good, some wear to the edges. Length 16 cm

Whales tooth unmarked. Condition good, some wear to the edges.…

Whale Tooth - 18.5cm, Good Condition

Whales tooth unmarked. Condition good, some wear to the edges. Length 18.5 cm

Four Albany sperm whale teeth, mid 20th century, various…

Albany Sperm Whale Teeth Collection, Mid 20th Century

Four Albany sperm whale teeth, mid 20th century, various lengths: 11.5 cm, 14 cm

Four Albany sperm whale teeth, mid 20th century, various…

Albany Sperm Whale Teeth Collection

Four Albany sperm whale teeth, mid 20th century, various lengths: 11.5 cm, 13.5 cm

A mounted sperm whales tooth, inscribed plaque, tooth of a…

Albany's Sperm Whale Tooth: A Mounted Trophy

A mounted sperm whales tooth, inscribed plaque, tooth of a sperm whale, caught off Albany West Australia.

A carved whale's tooth penguin statue, North American, Inuit.…

Inuit Carved Penguin Statue on Whale's Tooth

A carved whale's tooth penguin statue, North American, Inuit. 15 cm

Two whale's teeth, 18/19th century. 10 cm and 14 cm

Antique Whale Teeth Pair from 18/19th Century

Two whale's teeth, 18/19th century. 10 cm and 14 cm

A large natural whale's tooth, evidence of native abrasion.…

Native Abraded Whale Tooth - 18cm

A large natural whale's tooth, evidence of native abrasion. Length 18 cm

A large natural whale's tooth, with splattered and splashed…

Stained Whale Tooth

A large natural whale's tooth, with splattered and splashed reddish staining. Provenance: as above. Length 17 cm

An old whale's tooth, approx 15.5 cm long

Ancient Whale Tooth: 15.5cm Remnant of the Sea

An old whale's tooth, approx 15.5 cm long

Sperm whale teeth. Group of 21 ranging in size from 12 cm to 16…

Collection of 21 Sperm Whale Teeth in Various Sizes

Sperm whale teeth. Group of 21 ranging in size from 12 cm to 16 cm

A pair of ivory whale teeth, mounted on a shaped customised…

Ivory Whale Teeth on Customised Timber Base

A pair of ivory whale teeth, mounted on a shaped customised timber base. Height 15.5 cm. Width 18 cm

An Orca whale tooth (Orcinus Orca). Length 19 cm

Orca Tooth: Length 19 cm

An Orca whale tooth (Orcinus Orca). Length 19 cm

Plain polished whale tooth, 14 cm

Polished Whale Tooth - 14cm

Plain polished whale tooth, 14 cm

A collection of six various whale teeth, late 19th/20th century,…

Assorted Whale Teeth Collection, Late 19th/20th Century

A collection of six various whale teeth, late 19th/20th century, the largest 16 cm

An old sperm whale tooth, cutting evident at widest end, old…

Antique Sperm Whale Tooth with Cutting Marks

An old sperm whale tooth, cutting evident at widest end, old label affixed. Length 12.5 cm

An old sperm whale tooth, natural polished tip end. Length 13 cm

Polished Sperm Whale Tooth, 13cm Length

An old sperm whale tooth, natural polished tip end. Length 13 cm

Small whales tooth 9 cm

Miniature Whale Tooth: 9cm

Small whales tooth 9 cm

A sperm whale tooth, natural curved form, semi-polished. Length…

Curved Sperm Whale Tooth, 14cm Length

A sperm whale tooth, natural curved form, semi-polished. Length 14 cm

Three ivory whales teeth. Lengths 12.5 cm. 13.5 cm. 13.8 cm…

Ivory Whale Teeth Trio: Lengths and Weight Analysis

Three ivory whales teeth. Lengths 12.5 cm. 13.5 cm. 13.8 cm total weight 556grams

Two antique whale teeth, circa 1880, 15 cm and 17.5 cm

Pair of 19th Century Whale Teeth

Two antique whale teeth, circa 1880, 15 cm and 17.5 cm

Whales teeth: collection of 42 teeth ranging in size from 4 cm…

Whale Teeth and Horns Collection

Whales teeth: collection of 42 teeth ranging in size from 4 cm to 15 cm, plus a pair of horns. (44 items)

Two marine ivory sperm whale teeth. Lengths 9.8 cm & 11 cm

Pair of Sperm Whale Ivory Teeth - 9.8cm & 11cm

Two marine ivory sperm whale teeth. Lengths 9.8 cm & 11 cm

Three marine ivory whales teeth, Purchased Albany c.1960-1970's.…

Marine Ivory Whale Teeth Collection

Three marine ivory whales teeth, Purchased Albany c.1960-1970's. Lengths 13.5 cm-15 cm, total weight 733grams

Russian seal carved from a sperm whale tooth

Sperm whale tooth carved into Russian seal

Russian seal carved from a sperm whale tooth

A collection of 15 various whales teeth, 19th century

19th Century Whale Teeth Collection

A collection of 15 various whales teeth, 19th century

A finely patined whales tooth, 19th century or earlier, with…

19th Century Whales Tooth Pendant

A finely patined whales tooth, 19th century or earlier, with holes for carrying on a thong, 20 cm long

An undecorated whales tooth, 19th century, with leather thong

19th Century Whales Tooth with Leather Thong

An undecorated whales tooth, 19th century, with leather thong

A large whales tooth, 19th century, 16.5 cm long

19th Century Whale Tooth, 16.5 cm Long

A large whales tooth, 19th century, 16.5 cm long

A sailmaker's gimlet with whale tooth handle, 19th century, 13.…

Whale Tooth Sailmaker's Gimlet, 19th Century

A sailmaker's gimlet with whale tooth handle, 19th century, 13.5 cm long, 9 cm wide

Two large and one smaller whales teeth, 19th century, one with…

19th Century Whale Teeth Collection

Two large and one smaller whales teeth, 19th century, one with engraved line, 16 cm high, the other undecorated, 17 cm high, and one other, 13 cm high

19th century large whale tooth from sperm whale

19th Century Sperm Whale Tooth

19th century large whale tooth from sperm whale

Natural sperm whales tooth

Authentic Sperm Whale Tooth

Natural sperm whales tooth