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Victorian Taxidermy Green Woodpecker & Butterflies in Glass Dome
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Victorian Taxidermy Green Woodpecker & Butterflies in Glass Dome

19th century
Sold 3 November 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a good late Victorian taxidermy of a green woodpecker (Picus viridis) circa 1890. The full mount adult male is posed clinging to a short tree stump with a cream spot butterfly and garden tiger moth sat above. This is displayed beneath a circular glass dome on mahogany base with stylish raised metal gallery that encircles the dome.

The dome measures 36 cms in height with the base being 20 cms in diameter.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier due to the fragility of the piece and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Taxidermy Bird Glass Dome to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175918
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This is a good late Victorian taxidermy of a green woodpecker (Picus viridis) circa 1890.
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The full mount adult male is posed clinging to a short tree stump with a cream spot butterfly and garden tiger moth sat above.
Rams Head Antiques

This is displayed beneath a circular glass dome on mahogany base with stylish raised metal gallery that encircles the dome.

fig 1. An antique taxidermy green woodpecker and several small butterflies mounted on a branch inside a glass display dome.
fig 1. Victorian Taxidermy Green Woodpecker & Butterflies in Glass Dome

The dome measures 36 cms in height with the base being 20 cms in diameter.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier due to the fragility of the piece and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Taxidermy Bird Glass Dome to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175918
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Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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An antique taxidermy green woodpecker and several small butterflies mounted on a branch inside a glass display dome.
Victorian Taxidermy Green Woodpecker & Butterflies In Glass Dome
Ref: SA1175918
An antique taxidermy green woodpecker and several small butterflies mounted on a branch inside a glass display dome.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Feathers, Plant matter
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGlass dome, Avian specimen, Dried foliage, Woodland diorama
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Taxidermy domes became extremely popular during the Victorian era, reflecting a widespread fascination with natural history, science, and domestic display cabinets.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-blown glass domes, wooden or ebonised bases, preserved avian specimens mounted on natural twigs, and dried botanical elements.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-blown glass with minor imperfections and bubbles, historical taxidermy techniques, period-appropriate mounting materials, and natural ageing of the wood and specimen.

These pieces work exceptionally well as focal points on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboards, particularly within a dark academia, eclectic, or maximalist interior scheme.

To protect the delicate specimen, keep the dome out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain a stable indoor humidity level, and clean the exterior glass gently without removing the dome if possible.
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