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.

In assessing a taxidermied specimen, the potential more...

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A shoulder mount taxidermy ibex,  90 cm high, 47 cm across the…

Shoulder Mount Ibex Taxidermy: Majestic 90cm High with 47cm Rack

A shoulder mount taxidermy ibex,  90 cm high, 47 cm across the rack 

A mounted rams horn and two cattle horns, the largest 56.5 cm…

Mounted Ram and Cattle Horns, Largest 56.5 cm Long

A mounted rams horn and two cattle horns, the largest 56.5 cm long

Taxidermy first place rams head, shoulder mount large taxidermy…

Champion Ram: First Place Taxidermy Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy first place rams head, shoulder mount large taxidermy rams head canterbury show, first and second place, on wooden shield shape backing

Taxidermy large Billy goat, height 1 metre

1 Meter Billy Goat Taxidermy

Taxidermy large Billy goat, height 1 metre

A taxidermied Ovis dalli (mountain sheep), Northwestern America,…

Northwestern American Mountain Sheep Taxidermy

A taxidermied Ovis dalli (mountain sheep), Northwestern America, 91 cm high

A taxidermy thar head, long chest hair, mounted on shield back…

Thar Head Taxidermy Mount

A taxidermy thar head, long chest hair, mounted on shield back board. Height 64 cm.

A taxidermy thar head, shoulder mount. Depth from the wall 49.5…

Thar Shoulder Mount - 49.5cm Depth

A taxidermy thar head, shoulder mount. Depth from the wall 49.5 cm.

Taxidermy ram, shoulder mount on shield, canterbury show prize…

Champion Ram Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on Shield

Taxidermy ram, shoulder mount on shield, canterbury show prize 1st and 2nd

A taxidermied head of a Mongolian cashmere goat, height 45 cm,…

Mongolian Cashmere Goat Head Taxidermy

A taxidermied head of a Mongolian cashmere goat, height 45 cm, width 58 cm, depth 60 cm

Taxidermy goat, shoulder mount in excellent condition

Excellent Taxidermy Goat Shoulder Mount

Taxidermy goat, shoulder mount in excellent condition

Taxidermy goat, shoulder mount in excellent condition

Excellent Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Goat

Taxidermy goat, shoulder mount in excellent condition

A taxidermy European mountain goat, early to mid 20th century,…

European Mountain Goat Taxidermy, Early-Mid 20th Century

A taxidermy European mountain goat, early to mid 20th century, 55 cm high, 37 cm wide

A full body taxidermy mount of an impala ram, the male standing…

Standing Impala Ram Taxidermy Mount on Naturalistic Base

A full body taxidermy mount of an impala ram, the male standing with typical ribbed curving horns, on naturalistic base, length 125 cm

Gregor Kregar, sheep (2003), 35 cm length (af)

Kregar's Sheep Sculpture

Gregor Kregar, sheep (2003), 35 cm length (af)

The taxidermy head of a European mouflon, attached to a carved…

European Mouflon Taxidermy on Black Forest Shield

The taxidermy head of a European mouflon, attached to a carved Black Forest style shield.

A taxidermied shoulder mount of a Thar, with a lush winter coat.…

Winter Thar Shoulder Mount

A taxidermied shoulder mount of a Thar, with a lush winter coat. Depth from wall 67 cm

A good taxidermy shoulder mount Mouflon, a sub-species group of…

Mouflon Ram Shoulder Mount with Impressive Curved Horns

A good taxidermy shoulder mount Mouflon, a sub-species group of wild sheep, dark red/brown coat with long hair to the throat and chest area, this mature ram with ridged horns curved almost in one full revolution, glass eyes, shaped oak wall mounting…

A taxidermy white mountain thar head and shoulder mount, with…

White Mountain Thar Shoulder Mount

A taxidermy white mountain thar head and shoulder mount, with shield backing mount. Height 69 cm

Spode potpourri vase and cover circa 1820, Campana shape…

Spode Gilt and Blue Potpourri Vase

Spode potpourri vase and cover circa 1820, Campana shape decorated with panels of blue with gilt floral motifs and gilded handles formed as horns terminating in ram's heads, Spode 2477 mark to base, 20 cm high

A taxidermy tahr head and shoulder mount, rimu shield backing…

Tahr Mount with Rimu Shield Backing Board

A taxidermy tahr head and shoulder mount, rimu shield backing board.

A taxidermy Corsican sheep, with spiralling horns, black hide…

Spiralled Corsican Sheep Taxidermy - 67cm

A taxidermy Corsican sheep, with spiralling horns, black hide with touches of white. Span 67 cm

A taxidermy mouflon head (wild sheep), with tri-colour fur and…

Tri-Color Mouflon Head with Arched Horns

A taxidermy mouflon head (wild sheep), with tri-colour fur and large arched horns.

A taxidermy shoulder mount trophy of a Machor (wild billy goat),…

Majestic Machor: Detachable Horned Trophy

A taxidermy shoulder mount trophy of a Machor (wild billy goat), with detachable replica horns

A taxidermy shoulder mount trophy of a Mouflon (wild sheep),…

Majestic Mouflon: Impressive Horned Shoulder Mount

A taxidermy shoulder mount trophy of a Mouflon (wild sheep), with impressive horns

A large North American Mountain Goat head and shoulder mount,…

North American Mountain Goat Shoulder Mount

A large North American Mountain Goat head and shoulder mount, ears raised, glass eyes, oval ebonised back board.

An exceptionally large shoulder mount North American Dall ram,…

Massive Dall Ram with Enormous Horns

An exceptionally large shoulder mount North American Dall ram, very large curving horns, outer curvature approx. 88 cm oval backing board

A vintage ram skull, complete, 20 cm high, 40 cm wide, 34 cm…

Vintage Ram Skull, Complete - 20x40x34cm

A vintage ram skull, complete, 20 cm high, 40 cm wide, 34 cm deep

A taxidermy goats head, 20th century. 36 cm high

Taxidermy Goat Head, 20th Century

A taxidermy goats head, 20th century. 36 cm high

A good taxidermy shoulder mount mouflon, a sub-species group of…

Rugged Mouflon: Impressive Shoulder Mount

A good taxidermy shoulder mount mouflon, a sub-species group of wild sheep, dark red/brown coat with long hair to the throat and chest area, this mature ram with ridged horns curved almost in one full revolution, glass eyes, shaped oak wall mounting…

A rams skull and a pair of goats horns. Ram 52 cm wide

Ram Skull and Goat Horns: A Horned Collection

A rams skull and a pair of goats horns. Ram 52 cm wide

A taxidermied mountain goat the standing animal mounted on a…

Standing Mountain Goat Taxidermy on Naturalistic Base

A taxidermied mountain goat the standing animal mounted on a naturalistic base, 161 cm high

An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid…

Arapawa Ram Head Mount with Spiralling Horns

An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid brown tonings with white highlights, mottled white and black head colouring, spiralling horns, a good example

A good Arapawa sheep ram taxidermy shoulder mount, the…

Arapawa Ram Taxidermy Shoulder Mount

A good Arapawa sheep ram taxidermy shoulder mount, the mid-brown knotted fleece with white tinged ends, dark brown/black head toning, spiralling horns, well modelled.

A feral goat skull and horns with Euro shield, metal wall…

Feral Goat Skull and Horns Wall Mount

A feral goat skull and horns with Euro shield, metal wall bracket mount.

A feral goat taxidermy head mount, dark brown/black tonings,…

Feral Goat Taxidermy Head: Dark Brown/Black, Head Turned Left

A feral goat taxidermy head mount, dark brown/black tonings, head turned to the left.

A white Merino taxidermy ram, white knotted wool, white and…

White Merino Ram Taxidermy with Spiralled Horns

A white Merino taxidermy ram, white knotted wool, white and black mottled face, spiralling horns, well modelled.

An Arapawa sheep ram, tightly knotted dark brown wool, black…

Spiralled Horns: The Arapawa Ram's Unique Trait

An Arapawa sheep ram, tightly knotted dark brown wool, black head and spiralling horns.

A white merino sheep taxidermy head mount, long fleece,…

Merino Ram Taxidermy Mount with Spiralling Horns

A white merino sheep taxidermy head mount, long fleece, traditional spiralling horns.

An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid…

Majestic Arapawa Ram Head Mount

An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid brown tonings with white highlights, mottled white and black head colouring, spiralling horns, a good example.

A black feral goat taxidermy shoulder mount, impressive large…

Black Feral Goat Shoulder Mount with Spiralling Horns

A black feral goat taxidermy shoulder mount, impressive large spiralling horns, dark colouring with pronounced beard.

Taxidermy merino ram stud

Merino Ram Taxidermy Stud

Taxidermy merino ram stud

Taxidermy billy goat trophy

Billy Goat Taxidermy Trophy

Taxidermy billy goat trophy

Taxidermy white billy goat, 1 metre wide spread

White Billy Goat Taxidermy - 1m Spread

Taxidermy white billy goat, 1 metre wide spread

Taxidermy angora goat trophy, mounted

Angora Goat Taxidermy Trophy

Taxidermy angora goat trophy, mounted

Taxidermy New Zealand thar

New Zealand Thar Taxidermy

Taxidermy New Zealand thar

Two pairs of large wall mounted ibex horns, approx. 136 cm high…

Wall-mounted ibex horns, two pairs, 136cm high (4 items)

Two pairs of large wall mounted ibex horns, approx. 136 cm high overall (4 items)

A taxidermied white goat, approx. 100 cm high and 85 cm wide.…

White Goat Taxidermy

A taxidermied white goat, approx. 100 cm high and 85 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Taxidermied ibex on mounted on wheeled base, 180 cm high

Wheeled Ibex Taxidermy - 180cm High

Taxidermied ibex on mounted on wheeled base, 180 cm high

A gilt decoration of an ibex head with horns 50 cm high

Gilt Ibex Head Decoration with 50cm Horns

A gilt decoration of an ibex head with horns 50 cm high

Himalayan Tahr taxidermy, shoulder mounted

Himalayan Tahr Shoulder Mount

Himalayan Tahr taxidermy, shoulder mounted

Billy goat taxidermy, shoulder mounted

Shoulder-mounted Billy Goat Taxidermy

Billy goat taxidermy, shoulder mounted

Large Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed rear.…

Trophy Goat Horns

Large Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed rear. Height 440. Width 61 cm

Medium Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed…

Medium Goat Horns with Trophy House Label

Medium Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed rear. Height 390. Width 55 cm

Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed rear.…

Goat Horns Trophy House Label 30cm Height 48cm Width

Goat's horns, Trophy House, Lower Hutt label affixed rear. Height 30 cm. Width 48 cm

Ram's horns. Length 19 cm. Width 45 cm

Ram Horns: Impressive Dimensions

Ram's horns. Length 19 cm. Width 45 cm

Tahr horns, inscribed 'Shot Murchison 1963', 25 x 12 cm

Murchison Tahr Horns, 1963

Tahr horns, inscribed 'Shot Murchison 1963', 25 x 12 cm

Small sheep skin rug, 117 cm wide

117cm Sheepskin Rug

Small sheep skin rug, 117 cm wide

A small sheep skin mat, 103 cm long

Sheepskin Mat - 103 cm long

A small sheep skin mat, 103 cm long