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Victorian Taxidermy – Pair of Waxwings in Snow Scene. Circa 1900
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Victorian Taxidermy – Pair of Waxwings in Snow Scene. Circa 1900

19th century
Description

The birds beautifully modelled against a charming water colour backdrop, the branches laden with well modelled red berries, all in a typical ebonised case (glazed to three sides), an old handwritten label to the verso of the case reads:

“Waxwings.

………..Beverley on

……………..Mark Foster

………R Bell

…………..Beverley and

………… naturalist Beverly (probably read ‘taxidermist & naturalist Beverley’)

…………………by R Chapman Keld Gate Beverly” (Yorkshire).

38cm high, 38cm wide, 13.5cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

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

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SA1195653
Dealers Internal Reference
26758
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Description
The birds beautifully modelled against a charming water colour backdrop, the branches laden with well modelled red berries, all in a typical ebonised case (glazed to three sides), an old handwritten label to the verso of the case reads:
fig 1. A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky.
fig 1. Victorian Taxidermy – Pair of Waxwings in Snow Scene. Circa 1900

“Waxwings.

………..Beverley on

……………..Mark Foster

………R Bell

…………..Beverley and

………… naturalist Beverly (probably read ‘taxidermist & naturalist Beverley’)

…………………by R Chapman Keld Gate Beverly” (Yorkshire).

38cm high, 38cm wide, 13.5cm deep.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195653
Dealers Internal Ref
26758
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 glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky.

Victorian Taxidermy – Pair of Waxwings in Snow Scene. Circa 1900

Archive II A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View II
Archive III A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View III
Archive IV A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View IV
Archive V A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View V
Archive VI A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky. View VII
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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 glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky.
Victorian taxidermy – Pair of Waxwings in snow scene. Circa 1900
Ref: SA1195653
A Victorian glazed wooden display case containing a pair of taxidermy waxwing birds perching on snowy branches with red berries against a painted winter sky.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy Display
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Feathers, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed display case, Hand-painted backdrop, Winter diorama scene, Ebonised wooden frame
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian taxidermy diorama features a pair of waxwing birds mounted inside an ebonised wooden display case with glazed sides, measuring 38 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep. The enclosure houses artificial snowy branches adorned with red berries, set against a hand-painted watercolour backdrop depicting a winter sky and landscape. The timber frame displays a warm brown finish with visible aged patina, containing natural feathers in shades of brown, grey, and yellow. Suited for display in a home today, this piece fits on a sideboard top or within a cabinet collection, adding a traditional Victorian aesthetic to a study, library, or living room. The compact proportions allow placement on mantlepieces or shelving units alongside other natural history specimens.

FAQs

Victorian cased taxidermy refers to the practice of mounting preserved animal specimens inside glass-fronted wooden boxes, often decorated with hand-painted backdrops and artificial vegetation. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these pieces reflected a growing fascination with natural history and domestic decoration.

Taxidermists used wood, glass, and paper for the external casing, while internal scenes featured taxidermy specimens, wire, plaster, dried vegetation, faux moss, paper berries, and hand-painted paper backdrops to simulate natural habitats.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-joined wooden frames, original float glass panes, hand-painted backdrops, and aged paper tape sealing the reverse. The internal materials often show natural age-related fading, oxidation, and historical preservation techniques.

Place cased taxidermy on sideboards, mantelpieces, or inside dark wood bookcases alongside historical books and brass objects. Integrating these items into gallery walls or curiosity displays creates an focal point in traditional and eclectic interior schemes.

Display cases away from direct sunlight, damp areas, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent feather fading and internal deterioration. Clean only the outer glass and frame using a soft dry cloth, ensuring the sealed backing remains intact to keep out dust and pests.
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