Vintage coral specimens

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 branching coral specimen (Acropora Florida), 17 cm high,…

Acropora Florida: A Stunning Coral Branching Specimen

A large branching coral specimen (Acropora Florida), 17 cm high, 27 cm x 27 cm

Six assorted corals, length 23 cm to 10 cm

Assorted Corals: 23 cm to 10 cm in Length

Six assorted corals, length 23 cm to 10 cm

Natural blue ridge coral specimen 15 cm height, 18 cm length

Blue Ridge Coral Specimen - 15x18 cm

Natural blue ridge coral specimen 15 cm height, 18 cm length

Plate coral specimen 10 cm height, 22 cm length

Large Plate Coral Specimen - 10x22cm

Plate coral specimen 10 cm height, 22 cm length

Hibiscus coral specimen 11 cm height, 26 cm length

Coral Hibiscus: Petite and Vibrant

Hibiscus coral specimen 11 cm height, 26 cm length

Blue ridge coral specimen height 19 cm

19 cm Blue Ridge Coral Specimen

Blue ridge coral specimen height 19 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen

Coral specimen piece

Coral Fragment

Coral specimen piece

Cauliflower coral specimen 24 cm width, 14 cm height.

Cauliflower Coral: 24x14 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 24 cm width, 14 cm height.

Finger coral specimen 23 cm width, 10 cm height.

Large Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen 23 cm width, 10 cm height.

Bird's nest coral specimen 21 cm width, 12 cm height.

Bird's Nest Coral: 21 x 12 cm Specimen

Bird's nest coral specimen 21 cm width, 12 cm height.

Bird's nest coral specimen 20 cm width, 14 cm height.

20cm Bird's Nest Coral Specimen

Bird's nest coral specimen 20 cm width, 14 cm height.

Large coral specimen width 33 cm

33cm Wide Coral Specimen

Large coral specimen width 33 cm

Coral group includes, beads: angle skin, apple, branch, dyed…

Coral Beads Collection: Angle, Apple, Branch and More

Coral group includes, beads: angle skin, apple, branch, dyed bamboo

Cauliflower coral specimen height 11 x width 23 cm

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning 11x23 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen height 11 x width 23 cm

Large fancy finger coral specimen height 25 cm, width 33 cm

Fancy Finger Coral: Impressive 25x33cm Specimen

Large fancy finger coral specimen height 25 cm, width 33 cm

Early coral specimen piece, diameter 26 cm

Antique Coral Specimen - 26cm Diameter

Early coral specimen piece, diameter 26 cm

Red coral specimen, width 16 cm

16 cm Red Coral Specimen

Red coral specimen, width 16 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen 13 cm height, 21 cm length

Cauliflower Coral: Stunning Specimen of Marine Life

Cauliflower coral specimen 13 cm height, 21 cm length

Cactus coral specimen 27 cm wide, 15 cm high

Large Cactus Coral Specimen: 27x15cm

Cactus coral specimen 27 cm wide, 15 cm high

Finger coral specimen 23 cm wide, 11 cm high

Large Finger Coral Specimen: 23x11cm

Finger coral specimen 23 cm wide, 11 cm high

Acropora fancy plate coral specimen 14 cm height, 19 cm length

Fancy Acropora Plate Coral - 14x19cm

Acropora fancy plate coral specimen 14 cm height, 19 cm length

Finger coral specimen 11 cm height, 24 cm length

Finger Coral: 11cm Height, 24cm Length Specimen

Finger coral specimen 11 cm height, 24 cm length

Large feather form red coral specimen on wood stand, diameter…

Red Coral Feather on Wood Stand - 100cm Diameter

Large feather form red coral specimen on wood stand, diameter 100 cm.

Mushroom coral specimen, length 33 cm.

33 cm Mushroom Coral Specimen

Mushroom coral specimen, length 33 cm.

Barnacle Coral specimen, width 22 cm.

Barnacle Coral: 22cm Wide Specimen

Barnacle Coral specimen, width 22 cm.

Blue Coral specimen height 20 cm.

20 cm Blue Coral Specimen

Blue Coral specimen height 20 cm.

Two coral trees, (2), height 27.5 cm width 43 cm, height 23 cm…

Coral Trees: Private Collection, Sydney

Two coral trees, (2), height 27.5 cm width 43 cm, height 23 cm diameter 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Fossil sea sponge, from the Ward Beach area, sea coral sponge…

Fossil Sponge, Coral Sponge, and Boar Tusk Trio

Fossil sea sponge, from the Ward Beach area, sea coral sponge and boar tusk, 10 cm diameter each

Large Rugose Coral specimen width 35 cm.

35cm Wide Rugose Coral Specimen

Large Rugose Coral specimen width 35 cm.

Red Coral specimen width 14 cm.

Large Red Coral Specimen - 14 cm Wide

Red Coral specimen width 14 cm.

Finger Coral specimen width 22 cm.

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 22cm Width

Finger Coral specimen width 22 cm.

Blue coral specimen 25 cm length, 15 cm height.

Large Blue Coral Specimen - 25x15cm

Blue coral specimen 25 cm length, 15 cm height.

A large stag's horn coral head, overall domed form with…

Bleached Stag's Horn Coral Head with Multiple Branches

A large stag's horn coral head, overall domed form with multiple branches, bleached, diameter 38 cm approx., height 7 cm.

A large branch form coral head, all-over relief fine nodules.…

Nodular Relief Coral Branch

A large branch form coral head, all-over relief fine nodules. Approx. 40 x 25 x 25 cm.

A twig branch coral head, bleached. 25 x 28 x 15 cm.

Bleached Twig Coral Head Sculpture

A twig branch coral head, bleached. 25 x 28 x 15 cm.

A fan coral head, the flared pleated semi-circular form with…

Flared Fan Coral Head with Nodules - 22cm Diameter

A fan coral head, the flared pleated semi-circular form with fine nodules, diameter approx. 22 cm.

A branch form coral head, overall circular form, the radiating…

Bleached Coral Branch with Radiating Nodules

A branch form coral head, overall circular form, the radiating branches with fine nodules, bleached. 28 x 24 x 16 cm.

Finger coral specimen width 26 cm

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 26cm Width

Finger coral specimen width 26 cm

Red coral specimen width 25 cm

Large Red Coral Specimen - 25cm Width

Red coral specimen width 25 cm

Barnicle coral specimen width 29 cm

Barnicle Coral: 29 cm Specimen

Barnicle coral specimen width 29 cm

Brown stem coral specimen diameter 18 cm

Large Brown Stem Coral Specimen - 18cm Diameter

Brown stem coral specimen diameter 18 cm

Hibiscus coral specimen diameter 23 cm

Coral Hibiscus: Stunning 23cm Specimen

Hibiscus coral specimen diameter 23 cm

Large barnacle coral display specimen diameter 30 cm

30 cm Barnacle Coral Display

Large barnacle coral display specimen diameter 30 cm

Soft cauliflower coral specimen width 25 cm

25 cm Soft Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Soft cauliflower coral specimen width 25 cm

Large cauliflower coral specimen width 38 cm approx.

38 cm Wide Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large cauliflower coral specimen width 38 cm approx.

Plate coral specimen width 32 cm approx.

Large Plate Coral - 32 cm Wide

Plate coral specimen width 32 cm approx.

A pirogue-shaped white coral, free form coral resting on black…

Pirogue Coral on Black Stand

A pirogue-shaped white coral, free form coral resting on black stand, length 32 cm, width 16 cm

Birds nest coral specimen width 25 cm approx.

25cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds nest coral specimen width 25 cm approx.

Finger coral specimen width 22 cm approx.

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 22 cm Width

Finger coral specimen width 22 cm approx.

Turban coral specimen width 27 cm approx.

Large Turban Coral Specimen - 27 cm Width

Turban coral specimen width 27 cm approx.

Red coral specimen width 17 cm approx.

Large Red Coral Specimen - 17 cm Width

Red coral specimen width 17 cm approx.

Finger coral specimen 12 cm high, 25 cm wide.

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 12x25cm

Finger coral specimen 12 cm high, 25 cm wide.

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

14 cm High Bird's Nest Coral Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Red coral specimen 8 cm high.

8 cm Red Coral Specimen

Red coral specimen 8 cm high.

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Bird's Nest Coral: 14cm Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen 14 cm high.

Cauliflower coral specimen 16 cm high.

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning 16cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 16 cm high.

Large blue coral specimen 32 cm high, 37 cm wide.

Large Blue Coral: 32x37cm Specimen

Large blue coral specimen 32 cm high, 37 cm wide.

Cauliflower coral specimen 12 cm high, 23 cm wide.

Cauliflower Coral: 12x23 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 12 cm high, 23 cm wide.

Birds nest coral specimen width 20 cm approx

20 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds nest coral specimen width 20 cm approx

Large Turban coral specimen height 20 cm.

20 cm Turban Coral Specimen

Large Turban coral specimen height 20 cm.

Large blue Ridge coral specimen 33 cm in width, 34 cm in height

33x34cm Blue Ridge Coral Specimen

Large blue Ridge coral specimen 33 cm in width, 34 cm in height

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon…

Assorted Coral Beaded Necklaces - 10 Pieces

Ten coral beaded necklaces includes, angel skin, red, salmon colours. Mostly in branch coral beading approx lengths 42 cm - 76 cm

Finger Coral Specimen (length 27 cm.

27 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger Coral Specimen (length 27 cm.

Large Stag Coral specimen diameter 42 cm, height 22 cm.

42 cm Stag Coral: Impressive Size and Height

Large Stag Coral specimen diameter 42 cm, height 22 cm.

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen, height 17 cm, width 24 cm.

17cm x 24cm Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen, height 17 cm, width 24 cm.

Large Cauliflower coral specimen, on a stone base, width 38 cm

38cm Wide Cauliflower Coral on Stone Base

Large Cauliflower coral specimen, on a stone base, width 38 cm

Large turban coral specimen, width 31 cm

31cm Turban Coral Specimen

Large turban coral specimen, width 31 cm

Lace coral specimen, width 25 cm

25 cm Lace Coral Specimen

Lace coral specimen, width 25 cm

Large Finger Coral specimen approx 46 cm across

46cm Finger Coral Specimen

Large Finger Coral specimen approx 46 cm across

Birds Nest coral specimen width 18 cm approx.

18 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen width 18 cm approx.

Plate Coral specimen approx 33 cm across

Large Plate Coral Specimen

Plate Coral specimen approx 33 cm across

Turban Coral specimen approx 30 cm accross

Large Turban Coral Specimen

Turban Coral specimen approx 30 cm accross

Large stag horn coral specimen 39 cm wide, 20 cm high

39cm Stag Horn Coral - Impressive Display Piece

Large stag horn coral specimen 39 cm wide, 20 cm high

Stag Horn coral specimen width 32 cm

32 cm Stag Horn Coral Specimen

Stag Horn coral specimen width 32 cm

Birds Nest coral specimen width 20 cm

20 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen width 20 cm

Finger coral specimen width 18 cm

18 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen width 18 cm

Birds Nest coral specimen width 22 cm

22 cm Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen width 22 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen 17 cm wide, 10 cm high

Cauliflower Coral: A Stunning 17 cm Specimen

Cauliflower coral specimen 17 cm wide, 10 cm high

Finger coral specimen 25 cm wide, 13 cm high

Large Finger Coral Specimen - 25x13cm

Finger coral specimen 25 cm wide, 13 cm high

Cauliflower coral specimen 19 cm wide, 13 cm high

Cauliflower Coral: Stunning Specimen 19x13cm

Cauliflower coral specimen 19 cm wide, 13 cm high

Turban coral specimen diameter 26 cm

Turban Coral: 26 cm Diameter Specimen

Turban coral specimen diameter 26 cm

Large stag horn coral specimen, diameter 32 cm, height 28 cm

32 cm Stag Horn Coral - Impressive Specimen

Large stag horn coral specimen, diameter 32 cm, height 28 cm

Finger coral specimen, width 25 cm

25 cm Finger Coral Specimen

Finger coral specimen, width 25 cm

Birds Nest coral specimen, width 24 cm

24cm Wide Birds Nest Coral Specimen

Birds Nest coral specimen, width 24 cm

Hibiscus coral specimen, width 23 cm

Coral Hibiscus: A 23 cm Wide Specimen

Hibiscus coral specimen, width 23 cm

Cauliflower coral specimen, width 23 cm

Large Cauliflower Coral Specimen - 23cm Width

Cauliflower coral specimen, width 23 cm

An antique carved red coral cameo, featuring a portrait, size…

Antique Red Coral Cameo with Portrait (10 words)

An antique carved red coral cameo, featuring a portrait, size 35 x 28 mm, 2 small chips on border.

Finger Coral specimen, (width 26 cm).

Large Finger Coral Specimen (26 cm)

Finger Coral specimen, (width 26 cm).

Bird's Nest coral specimen, (width 23 cm).

Bird's Nest Coral - 23 cm Width Specimen

Bird's Nest coral specimen, (width 23 cm).

Lace Coral specimen, (width 24 cm).

Lace Coral Specimen (24 cm Width)

Lace Coral specimen, (width 24 cm).

Blue Ridge coral specimen, (height 19 cm).

Blue Ridge Coral Specimen (19 cm)

Blue Ridge coral specimen, (height 19 cm).

Large cauliflower coral specimen, (width 47 cm).

47cm Wide Cauliflower Coral Specimen

Large cauliflower coral specimen, (width 47 cm).

Cauliflower Coral specimen, (width 18 cm).

Cauliflower Coral: Stunning Specimen (18 cm)

Cauliflower Coral specimen, (width 18 cm).

Bird's Nest coral specimen, width 27 cm

27cm Bird's Nest Coral

Bird's Nest coral specimen, width 27 cm

Plate coral specimen, width 30 cm

30 cm Plate Coral Specimen

Plate coral specimen, width 30 cm