Victorian Taxidermy- Pair of Barn Owls with Prey in the Manner of Shaw of Shrewsbury

Name: Victorian Taxidermy- Pair of Barn Owls with Prey in the Manner of Shaw of Shrewsbury
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169177
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Description

A very fine example, the birds modelled exquisitely and mounted within their original, large flat sided glass dome sitting on an ebonised base. Unlabelled, but very much in the manner of Shaw the noted taxidermist from Shrewsbury who operated between (1812-87).

Height 73cm Width 61cm

For more information on this firm see “A History of British Taxidermy” by C. Frost.

Domes or shades, as they are often referred to in old catalogues, came in various forms (oval, round or square) the square or flat sided format was the most expensive of its type, and today being the most desirable. The particular example we are selling here being of a remarkable size.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1169177

Dealers Internal Reference

25618

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very fine example, the birds modelled exquisitely and mounted within their original, large flat sided glass dome sitting on an ebonised base.

“

Unlabelled, but very much in the manner of Shaw the noted taxidermist from Shrewsbury who operated between (1812-87).

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

fig 1. Victorian Taxidermy- Pair of Barn Owls with prey in the manner of Shaw of Shrewsbury — fig 1. Victorian Taxidermy- Pair of Barn Owls with Prey in the Manner of Shaw of Shrewsbury

Height 73cm Width 61cm

For more information on this firm see “A History of British Taxidermy” by C. Frost.

Domes or shades, as they are often referred to in old catalogues, came in various forms (oval, round or square) the square or flat sided format was the most expensive of its type, and today being the most desirable. The particular example we are selling here being of a remarkable size.