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Superb Victorian Crocodile Cased Specimen
Rams Head Antiques
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Superb Victorian Crocodile Cased Specimen

19th century
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This is a fabulous late 19th century cased Crocodile circa 1880-1900. The full-mount juvenile crocodile with mouth agape and the body of a snake protruding from its mouth. There is a single Green parrot to either side of the head with the specimen set amidst natural and simulated colourful grasses, flora and fauna, enclosed within a later large bespoke five-glass table display case, with green-painted supporting base.

This is in superb display condition, absolutely stunning and beautifully presented in a true to life action pose in a bespoke case manufactured by Alan Cross Ltd Nottingham.

The cabinet measures 120cm long by 45cm deep by 32cm high.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £70 plus vat to most destinations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Cased Crocodile Taxidermy to the Victorian era.

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SA1160603
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Description
This is a fabulous late 19th century cased Crocodile circa 1880-1900.
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The full-mount juvenile crocodile with mouth agape and the body of a snake protruding from its mouth.
Rams Head Antiques

There is a single Green parrot to either side of the head with the specimen set amidst natural and simulated colourful grasses, flora and fauna, enclosed within a later large bespoke five-glass table display case, with green-painted supporting base.

fig 1. A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Crocodile Cased Specimen

This is in superb display condition, absolutely stunning and beautifully presented in a true to life action pose in a bespoke case manufactured by Alan Cross Ltd Nottingham.

The cabinet measures 120cm long by 45cm deep by 32cm high.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £70 plus vat to most destinations.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Cased Crocodile Taxidermy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base.
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Archive I A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base.

Superb Victorian Crocodile Cased Specimen

Archive II A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View II
Archive III A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View III
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Archive VI A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base. View IX
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Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
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A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base.
Superb Victorian Crocodile Cased Specimen
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A Victorian glass display case containing a taxidermy crocodile holding a snake in its mouth alongside a small parrot, set within a naturalistic diorama on a green wooden base.
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Victorian cased taxidermy displays feature preserved specimens mounted within glass-fronted or full-glass enclosures, frequently arranged in realistic naturalistic habitats using dried flora, painted backdrops, moss, and faux rockwork.

Craftsmen utilised mouth-blown glass panels, painted wooden or papier-mache bases, arsenical soaps for preservation, natural dried mosses, and taxidermy mounts constructed over wire, wood, and excelsior frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-blown glass with subtle distortion or air bubbles, age-appropriate wear to wooden bases, traditional paper or tape joinery along glass edges, and characteristic Victorian taxidermy preparation methods.

These displays serve as focal accent pieces when positioned on sideboards, mantelpieces, or inside shelving units, integrating with eclectically themed rooms, traditional study spaces, and dark academia interiors.

Keep the case in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations to prevent fading and deterioration of the organic materials, and clean the external glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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