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Good 19th Century Taxidermy Stag's Head
Rams Head Antiques
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Good 19th Century Taxidermy Stag's Head

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This is a good 19th century taxidermy stag's head, full mount, on a solid oak shield dating from around 1890.

The head is in really good condition and well presented with the animal having a good set of 6 point antlers.

This is a great showpiece of nice scale measuring 130 cms high overall. The antlers are 64 cms in width and this is 66 cms in depth from the wall. The oak shield measures 54 cms by 40 cms wide.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £65 plus vat to most destinations.

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Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Taxidermy Stag Head to the 1890s.

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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a good 19th century taxidermy stag's head, full mount, on a solid oak shield dating from around 1890.
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The head is in really good condition and well presented with the animal having a good set of 6 point antlers.
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fig 1. A 19th-century taxidermy stag head with branching antlers, mounted on a dark wooden wall shield.
fig 1. Good 19th Century Taxidermy Stag's Head

This is a great showpiece of nice scale measuring 130 cms high overall. The antlers are 64 cms in width and this is 66 cms in depth from the wall. The oak shield measures 54 cms by 40 cms wide.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £65 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Taxidermy Stag Head to the 1890s.

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Durham
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A 19th-century taxidermy stag head with branching antlers, mounted on a dark wooden wall shield.
Good 19th Century Taxidermy Stag's Head
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During the 19th century, particularly throughout the Victorian era, natural history collecting and taxidermy became prominent features of British country house interiors. Stag head mounts were traditionally displayed in entry halls, billiard rooms, and libraries as representations of sporting traditions and natural history study.

Victorian taxidermists utilised cured animal hides stretched over sculpted wooden or straw forms, fitted with glass eyes and original antler structures. The completed mount was attached to a wooden shield, typically carved from oak, walnut, or mahogany.

Authentic 19th-century taxidermy features period-appropriate glass eyes, hand-carved timber backplates showing age-related oxidation, and period mounting hardware such as forged iron hangers. The stitching and internal structure often display traditional materials like tow, plaster, or wooden armatures rather than modern synthetic foams.

A taxidermy stag head serves as a architectural focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, within a library, or along an entry hall. It pairs naturally with dark wood furniture, muted wall paint tones, and woven wool textiles.

Position the mount in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, and high heat sources to avoid hide shrinkage. Gently clean the fur and antlers using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth following the natural direction of the hair, avoiding aqueous or chemical liquid cleaners.
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