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Cased Brown Trout Taxidermy - Salmo Trutta.
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Cased Brown Trout Taxidermy - Salmo Trutta.

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 April 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is an excellent early 20th century taxidermy mount of a brown trout in very nice original order dating from around 1900. The fish has been mounted in the glazed case within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a painted faux rock river bed with pale green and reed painted backdrop. The case measures 53.5cm by 10.5cm by 27.5cm

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Cased Brown Trout to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137873
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is an excellent early 20th century taxidermy mount of a brown trout in very nice original order dating from around 1900.
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The fish has been mounted in the glazed case within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a painted faux rock river bed with pale green and reed painted backdrop.
Rams Head Antiques

The case measures 53.5cm by 10.5cm by 27.5cm

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Cased Brown Trout to the 1900s.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137873
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cased Brown Trout Taxidermy - Salmo Trutta.

Archive II A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View II
Archive III A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View III
Archive IV A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View IV
Archive V A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View V
Archive VI A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View VI
Archive VII A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage. View VII
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Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage.
Cased Brown Trout Taxidermy - Salmo Trutta.
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A preserved brown trout specimen mounted inside a rectangular glass-fronted diorama case with a painted riverbank background and artificial foliage.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paper, Dried Foliage, Preserved Specimen
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGlass-fronted display case, Painted aquatic background, Simulated riverbed landscape, Dried aquatic reeds
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Fish taxidermy gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, particularly in Britain, where anglers sought to preserve significant catches. Skilled taxidermists constructed elaborate three-dimensional dioramas, known as cases, featuring painted backdrops and natural riverbed elements to recreate the fishs natural habitat.

Traditional taxidermy cases typically utilised glass front panels, timber frames (often painted black or made from mahogany or oak), plaster or papier-mache for riverbed terrain, real dried grasses, moss, and hand-painted curved wooden or skin mounts for the fish itself.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-blown or early drawn sheet glass with minor imperfections, traditional hand-painted paper backgrounds, original brass hanging loops, and older construction methods such as paper-taped corner seals or tongue-and-groove timber backing.

Antique taxidermy brings a sense of historical curiosity and texture to interior spaces. It pairs exceptionally well with dark wood panelling, library shelving, or styled on a gallery wall alongside botanical prints and landscape oil paintings.

To protect cased specimens, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the painted background and specimen colours. Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, and clean the glass exterior gently with a microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical sprays.
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