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Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks & Small Common Sand Piper
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Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks & Small Common Sand Piper

1920 - 1940
Sold 17 March 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks (Anas Crecca) & Small Common Sand Piper set in a single glass fronted case in a naturalistic setting with sand and gravel.

UK Delivery - £80.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Taxidermy Duck Diorama to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
57.2cm (22.52")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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SA1096084
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Description
A Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks (Anas Crecca) & Small Common Sand Piper set in a single glass fronted case in a naturalistic setting with sand and gravel.

UK Delivery - £80.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Taxidermy Duck Diorama to the 1930s.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
57.2cm (22.52")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096084
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks & Small Common Sand Piper

Archive II An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage. View VI
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An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage.
Taxidermy Case of Eurasian Teal Ducks & Small Common Sand Piper
Ref: SA1096084
An antique rectangular wooden taxidermy display case containing preserved teal ducks and a sandpiper set against a painted background with dried foliage.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy Display
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Taxidermy Specimen, Dried Foliage
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGlass-fronted timber cabinet, Painted natural habitat background, Mounted aquatic bird specimens, Simulated rocky shoreline terrain
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 57.2 cm (23 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Taxidermy dioramas gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as natural history became a widespread hobby, allowing enthusiasts to display preserved specimens in simulated natural habitats within glass-fronted cabinets.

Antique cases typically utilise timber such as oak or mahogany for the framing, hand-blown float glass panels, plaster or papier-mache for artificial terrain, and dried botanical elements to recreate the natural ecosystem.

Authentic period pieces often feature original hand-painted background scenes, old float glass with minor imperfections, traditional hand-stitched skin mounts, and period-specific framing construction techniques.

These pieces fit well within eclectic, study, or traditional settings, often placed on bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces to add texture, academic curiosity, and a focal point of natural history.

Preservation requires keeping the case sealed to prevent dust and insect damage, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading of plumage, and maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels.
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