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Taxidermy-albino Mole by Rowland Ward of London
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Taxidermy-albino Mole by Rowland Ward of London

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 June 2025 · Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A remarkably small and charming case of taxidermy by the world-famous Rowland Ward of London. Circa 1900. Just 26cm x 21.5cm wide. Unlabelled, as is often the norm with Rowland Wards smaller cases. Direct from our own private collection.

For more information on this most famous firm see “A History of British Taxidermy” by C. Frost, still the greatest book on the subject of Victorian Taxidermy. NB. We do currently have one of these books in stock, signed Ltd Edition No 565 priced @ £120.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Taxidermy Mole to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136426
Dealers Internal Reference
25621
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Description
A remarkably small and charming case of taxidermy by the world-famous Rowland Ward of London. Circa 1900. Just 26cm x 21.5cm wide. Unlabelled, as is often the norm with Rowland Wards smaller cases. Direct from our own private collection.
fig 1. An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses.
fig 1. Taxidermy-albino Mole by Rowland Ward of London

For more information on this most famous firm see “A History of British Taxidermy” by C. Frost, still the greatest book on the subject of Victorian Taxidermy. NB. We do currently have one of these books in stock, signed Ltd Edition No 565 priced @ £120.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Taxidermy Mole to the 1900s.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136426
Dealers Internal Ref
25621
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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Archive I An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Taxidermy-albino Mole by Rowland Ward of London

Archive II An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses. View II
Archive III An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses. View III
Archive IV An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses. View IV
Archive V An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses. View V
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
Location
Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 465
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses.
Taxidermy-Albino Mole by Rowland Ward of London
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An albino mole taxidermy specimen is enclosed within a rectangular glass-fronted wooden display case featuring natural dried grasses.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Timber, Preserved Specimen, Natural Foliage
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsGlass display case, Naturalistic diorama base, Preserved subterranean flora
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Victorian taxidermy refers to the mounting and preservation of animal specimens, which became a popular scientific hobby and interior aesthetic during the nineteenth century, often characterised by elaborate glass-fronted dioramas.

Traditional cases were constructed using hand-blown or sheet glass panels set into timber frames, often backed with painted boards and filled with natural flora to mimic the specimens native habitat.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-specific construction methods, such as old hand-cut glass, aged wooden framing with oxidised fixings, and traditional taxidermy techniques typical of nineteenth-century workshops.

Such pieces add a sense of history and gravitas when displayed within a study, library, or mixed-era gallery wall, pairing effectively with dark woods and atmospheric colour palettes.

Specimens must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and occasionally dusted with a soft brush to protect fragile hair and feathers.
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