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Taxidermy Cased Fish Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) Dated 1885
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Taxidermy Cased Fish Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) Dated 1885

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Taxidermy cased Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) dated 1885, by J Bolton, Taxidermy, 5 Freindly St, New Town Deptford.

The fish specimen is preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses. The Roach is set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a wash painted back drop, in an ebonised bow-front three-glass display case with painted and gilded border.

This measures 44 cms by 14.5 cms by 26.5 cms high.

The case has a hand written paper label to the upper right, inside. ''Roach Weight 1lb 2oz, from River Medway, taken by Mr Lawes July 5th 1885, preserved by J. Bolton, 5 Friendly St, New Town, Deptford''

UK insured packing and delivery is £25.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Cased Fish Taxidermy to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099178
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Taxidermy cased Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) dated 1885, by J Bolton, Taxidermy, 5 Freindly St, New Town Deptford.
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The fish specimen is preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds, weeds and grasses.
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The Roach is set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a wash painted back drop, in an ebonised bow-front three-glass display case with painted and gilded border.

fig 1. An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background.
fig 1. Taxidermy Cased Fish Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) Dated 1885

This measures 44 cms by 14.5 cms by 26.5 cms high.

The case has a hand written paper label to the upper right, inside. ''Roach Weight 1lb 2oz, from River Medway, taken by Mr Lawes July 5th 1885, preserved by J. Bolton, 5 Friendly St, New Town, Deptford''

UK insured packing and delivery is £25.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Cased Fish Taxidermy to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099178
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Archive I An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Taxidermy Cased Fish Common Roach (Rutilus Rutilus) Dated 1885

Archive II An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View II
Archive III An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View III
Archive IV An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View IV
Archive V An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View V
Archive VI An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View VI
Archive VII An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View VII
Archive VIII An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background. View VIII
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An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background.
Taxidermy Cased Fish Common Roach (rutilus Rutilus) Dated 1885
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An antique cased taxidermy roach fish displayed within a bow-front glass wooden box featuring a reed diorama background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paper, Preserved Flora, Taxidermy Specimen
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBow-front glass, Painted reed diorama, Hand-lettered inscription, Convex glazing
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

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Victorian fish taxidermy became popular in the late 19th century as angling grew as a gentlemans sport, leading to the creation of elaborate diorama cases featuring painted backgrounds and natural flora.

These historical displays typically utilized curved or bow-front glass, painted wooden frames, plaster or papier-mache landscape elements, and preserved natural grasses and reeds.

Authentic pieces often feature period hand-lettered paper inscriptions, traditional convex glass panes, old linseed-oil finishes on the wood, and historical preservation techniques distinct from modern taxidermy.

Integrating such specimens into contemporary spaces works well by mounting them on gallery walls alongside modern art or placing them on a bookshelf to add texture, narrative, and an element of natural history.

Preservation requires keeping the case out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity to protect the paper and organic elements, and cleaning the glass gently with a microfibre cloth.
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