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Victorian Stag Taxidermy Scottish Highlands Monarch of the Glenn
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Victorian Stag Taxidermy Scottish Highlands Monarch of the Glenn

19th century
Description

A Victorian taxidermy study of a Scottish highland deer

This stag is dated to circa 1860

And would have been originally prepared and treated in an Edinburgh studio

This unique type of item does not often come on to the market often

Edward Landseer famously painted the oil painting titled The Monarch of the Glen and this reminds us of that painting

Taxidermy is the art and craft of preserving animal specimens, typically by tanning their skins and mounting them to recreate their natural form for display or study

A taxidermist, or taxidermist, is the person who practices this art

It would make a great addition to a hunting lodge or a business club

Offered in great shape and we can ship to anywhere in the world including US

Please get in touch for a shipping quote or if you have any questions

Dimensions

Base L134cm / 52.7"

Base width 50cm/19.7"

Stag H 200cm/78.7"

Stag L 158cm/62.2"

Stag W 45cm/17.7"

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
158cm (62.20")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Stag Taxidermy Mount to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181229
Description
A Victorian taxidermy study of a Scottish highland deer

This stag is dated to circa 1860

And would have been originally prepared and treated in an Edinburgh studio

This unique type of item does not often come on to the market often

“
Edward Landseer famously painted the oil painting titled The Monarch of the Glen and this reminds us of that painting.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A full mount Victorian red deer stag with multi-tined antlers standing upright on a moulded timber plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Stag Taxidermy Scottish Highlands Monarch of the Glenn

Taxidermy is the art and craft of preserving animal specimens, typically by tanning their skins and mounting them to recreate their natural form for display or study

A taxidermist, or taxidermist, is the person who practices this art

fig 2. A full mount Victorian red deer stag with multi-tined antlers standing upright on a moulded timber plinth base.
fig 2. Victorian Stag Taxidermy Scottish Highlands Monarch of the Glenn

It would make a great addition to a hunting lodge or a business club

Offered in great shape and we can ship to anywhere in the world including US

Please get in touch for a shipping quote or if you have any questions

Dimensions

Base L134cm / 52.7"

Base width 50cm/19.7"

Stag H 200cm/78.7"

Stag L 158cm/62.2"

Stag W 45cm/17.7"

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
158cm (62.20")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Stag Taxidermy Mount to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181229
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A full mount Victorian red deer stag with multi-tined antlers standing upright on a moulded timber plinth base.

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A full mount Victorian red deer stag with multi-tined antlers standing upright on a moulded timber plinth base.
Victorian Stag Taxidermy Scottish Highlands Monarch Of The Glenn
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A full mount Victorian red deer stag with multi-tined antlers standing upright on a moulded timber plinth base.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTaxidermy Fur, Antler, Wood, Glass
  • ColourTawny Brown
  • MotifsBranching antlers, Naturalistic plinth, Standing posture, Glass eyes
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 158 cm (62 in)

This Victorian taxidermy study of a Scottish highland deer originates from circa 1860. Modelled as a standing red deer stag with multi-tined branching antlers, tawny brown fur, and glass eyes, it is mounted upon a naturalistic plinth base with a moulded timber edge. The specimen measures 200 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 158 cm deep. Appropriate for an interior styled as a highland hunting lodge, this piece suits placement in an empty corner of a study, hallway, or business club. The taxidermy brings a traditional decorative presence to the room, echoing nineteenth-century sporting traditions and Victorian natural history displays.

FAQs

Victorian deer taxidermy typically features full-body mounts or shoulder mounts preserved with naturalistic poses, often mounted on wooden plinths or shields during the nineteenth century.

Traditional Victorian taxidermy utilised natural animal hide, preserved bone structures, glass replacement eyes, wood shavings or tow stuffing, and timber display bases.

Authentic pieces frequently display historic stuffing methods, subtle age-related wear to the pelt, period-appropriate glass eyes, and hand-carved timber bases or mounting plaques.

Full mount taxidermy serves as a focal statement piece in grand foyers, traditional libraries, or spacious living areas styled with classic timber furniture and warm ambient lighting.

Keep taxidermy away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources, dusting gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth to prevent hair shedding and degradation.
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