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Cased Taxidermy Pike
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Cased Taxidermy Pike

1920 - 1940
Description

A taxidermy Pike in a slightly bowfronted case by George Bazeley of Northampton.

Very nice condition, old worm to back.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Cased Taxidermy Pike to the 1930s.

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SA1086360
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A taxidermy Pike in a slightly bowfronted case by George Bazeley of Northampton.

Very nice condition, old worm to back.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Cased Taxidermy Pike to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086360
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds.
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Archive I A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds.

Cased Taxidermy Pike

Archive II A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds. View II
Archive III A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds. View III
Archive IV A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds. View IV
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,678
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
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Dec 2012
For Sale
275
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A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds.
Cased taxidermy pike
Ref: SA1086360
A preserved freshwater pike mounted inside a glazed rectangular wooden case filled with dried riverbed reeds.
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Cased fish taxidermy is the practice of preserving caught fish and displaying them within a sealed, glazed wooden box. The interiors typically feature detailed naturalistic backdrops composed of painted backgrounds, real gravel, and dried aquatic vegetation to mimic the natural habitat.

Victorian fish taxidermists utilised wood for the cabinet framing, clear glass panels for viewing, and plaster, paper, or carved wood to shape the body beneath the preserved skin. Dried reeds, real pebbles, sands, and oil paints were incorporated to construct the riverbed background.

Authentic period cases generally display bowed or flat glass set into ebonised or stained wooden frames with paper labels from known taxidermists inside. Look for natural age signs such as craquelure on the painted fish, minor fading to the background, and original paper tape or putty sealing the glass.

A cased taxidermy mount functions well as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or deep shelving unit. It pairs effectively with natural wood furniture, leather upholstery, and traditional artwork in study or hallway settings.

Keep the case in a dry environment with stable humidity away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and cracking. Dust the exterior glass and wood with a soft cloth, ensuring the internal seals remain intact to prevent dust or moisture entering the case.
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