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Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886
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Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

19th century
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A spectacular example of Victorian taxidermy, complete with its original glass dome, containing five South Asia birds, a pair of Black Francolin, Francolinus francolinus, Chestnut Bellied sandgrouse Pterocles exustus, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Leiopicus mahrattensis, and a Plum-headed parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala.

The ebonised base with two data labels attached, plus James Gardner’s trade label, listing ‘by appointment to the Queen’ which is also pasted to underside of the base.

The small printed data label pasted to the front reads “474. Francolinu Vulgaris, Steph. Francolin.” The number possibly corresponding to it formerly being part of a larger collection. The Francolinus vulgaris reference appears to be an out dated or incorrect scientific name, and the reference to Steph. (Stephans) Francolin is also an incorrect identification. The two birds are Black francolins.

To the underside there is another date label with more information, but again there appears to be some mistakes. Only the last on the list appears to be correct which is the Plum headed parakeet.

“Birds from Vi-ujail- shot about 1886 by F……..

Francolinus Vulgaris w 68 male w 69 female

Sand grouse sp? W 70

Liopicus Mahrattensis w 14 male

Palocornis cyanocephalus male w 22”

56cm High x 52cm Wide.

Note: James Gardner was one of several British taxidermists to stand at the Great Exhibition in London 1851.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Bird Taxidermy Dome to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153972
Dealers Internal Reference
25673
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Description
A spectacular example of Victorian taxidermy, complete with its original glass dome, containing five South Asia birds, a pair of Black Francolin, Francolinus francolinus, Chestnut Bellied sandgrouse Pterocles exustus, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Leiopicus mahrattensis, and a Plum-headed parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala.
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The ebonised base with two data labels attached, plus James Gardner’s trade label, listing ‘by appointment to the Queen’ which is also pasted to underside of the base.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.
fig 1. Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

The small printed data label pasted to the front reads “474. Francolinu Vulgaris, Steph. Francolin.” The number possibly corresponding to it formerly being part of a larger collection. The Francolinus vulgaris reference appears to be an out dated or incorrect scientific name, and the reference to Steph. (Stephans) Francolin is also an incorrect identification. The two birds are Black francolins.

fig 2. A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.
fig 2. Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

To the underside there is another date label with more information, but again there appears to be some mistakes. Only the last on the list appears to be correct which is the Plum headed parakeet.

“Birds from Vi-ujail- shot about 1886 by F……..

fig 3. A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.
fig 3. Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

Francolinus Vulgaris w 68 male w 69 female

Sand grouse sp? W 70

Liopicus Mahrattensis w 14 male

Palocornis cyanocephalus male w 22”

56cm High x 52cm Wide.

Note: James Gardner was one of several British taxidermists to stand at the Great Exhibition in London 1851.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Bird Taxidermy Dome to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153972
Dealers Internal Ref
25673
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 A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.

Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

Archive II A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base. View II
Archive III A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base. View VI
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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
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.
Taxidermy – Victorian dome of Indian stuffed birds by the famous London firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886
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A Victorian glass dome displaying multiple mounted bird specimens, including a green parakeet and ground birds, mounted on branches with moss inside an ebonised wooden base.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy Dome
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Ebonised Wood, Taxidermy Specimens, Moss, Wire
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsEbonised wooden base, Glass cloche dome, Naturalistic branch mount, Arrangement of avian specimens
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 52 cm (20 in)

This Victorian taxidermy dome dates from 1880 and comes by the famous London firm of James Gardner. The display contains five South Asian birds including a pair of Black Francolin, a Chestnut Bellied sandgrouse, a Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, and a Plum-headed parakeet, arranged on a naturalistic branch mount with moss. The birds exhibit multicolour plumage with green, red, and brown tones. The composition sits inside an original glass cloche dome with a clear, curved finish, mounted upon an ebonised wooden base featuring a round shape with a stepped moulding profile, two printed data labels pasted to the front, and James Gardner’s trade label. The underside holds an additional date label and the trade label listing by appointment to the Queen. The complete object measures 56 cm high by 52 cm wide. Placed on a sideboard top, this piece fits naturally within a gentleman's library study setting.

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Popularised in the 19th century, glass dome taxidermy involves displaying preserved biological specimens within a sealed glass cloche to protect delicate plumage and naturalistic flora from dust and insects.

Craftsmen utilised hand-blown glass domes mounted on turned ebonised wooden bases, alongside internal wire armatures, preserved moss, dried grasses, and authentic avian specimens.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-blown glass with subtle surface waviness, ebonised timber bases with fitted perimeter channels, glass eyes, and occasionally original maker labels on the underside.

Taxidermy glass domes function as focal decorative objects when styled on timber sideboards, integrated into dark wood bookcases, or positioned as curiosities on marble mantelpieces.

Position the glass dome away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, maintain a stable climate to prevent deterioration of organic elements, and clean the exterior glass using a soft microfibre cloth.
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