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Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
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Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A striking antique taxidermy display featuring two Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius), beautifully preserved and arranged within a traditional natural history case. This captivating piece showcases the birds perched naturally amongst ferns, moss and stone, creating a miniature woodland scene typical of Victorian and early 20th-century taxidermy displays.

The jays’ distinctive soft brown plumage, black facial markings and vibrant blue barred wing feathers are wonderfully detailed, making this display both an impressive decorative object and a fascinating natural history specimen. Encased in a classic glazed display box with a painted interior backdrop, it offers depth and character while protecting the birds within.

Antique taxidermy pieces like this were originally created for natural history collectors, country houses and curiosity cabinets, and today they are highly sought after for eclectic interiors, collectors of curiosities and traditional British décor.

Height: 19 1/4 inches (49 cm)

Width: 21 inches (53 cm)

Depth: 8 inches (20 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this Victorian Bird Taxidermy Case to the 19th Century.

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SA1202587
Dealers Internal Reference
SA281
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Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.

Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.

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A striking antique taxidermy display featuring two Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius), beautifully preserved and arranged within a traditional natural history case.
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This captivating piece showcases the birds perched naturally amongst ferns, moss and stone, creating a miniature woodland scene typical of Victorian and early 20th-century taxidermy displays.
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
fig 1. A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop.
fig 1. Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890

The jays’ distinctive soft brown plumage, black facial markings and vibrant blue barred wing feathers are wonderfully detailed, making this display both an impressive decorative object and a fascinating natural history specimen. Encased in a classic glazed display box with a painted interior backdrop, it offers depth and character while protecting the birds within.

fig 2. A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop.
fig 2. Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890

Antique taxidermy pieces like this were originally created for natural history collectors, country houses and curiosity cabinets, and today they are highly sought after for eclectic interiors, collectors of curiosities and traditional British décor.

Height: 19 1/4 inches (49 cm)

Width: 21 inches (53 cm)

Depth: 8 inches (20 cm)

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this Victorian Bird Taxidermy Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202587
Dealers Internal Ref
SA281
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
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Archive I A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop.

Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890

Archive II A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop. View II
Archive III A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop. View III
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A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop.
Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890
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A glazed wooden display case featuring two preserved Eurasian jays perched on branches amidst natural moss and foliage against a sky backdrop.
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FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, interest in natural history led to a popular trend of preserving bird species in glazed diorama cases. These displays combined scientific interest with domestic decoration, often featuring hand-painted backdrops depicting natural habitats.

Authentic Victorian taxidermy cases typically feature wooden frames with glass panels, paper or painted backdrops, natural dried moss, ferns, lichen, and glass eyes fitted to the preserved specimens.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction methods, such as hand-cut glass, timber backing boards, naturally faded plumage, and age-related wear to the painted paper background rather than modern printed paper.

Taxidermy cases are frequently integrated into dark academia and eclectic interior schemes. They function effectively placed on sideboards, bookstacks, or within library shelving alongside dark wood furnishings and brass accents.

To preserve the specimen, keep the display out of direct sunlight to prevent feather bleaching and maintain a stable temperature to avoid moisture ingress. Clean the exterior glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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