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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €673     $730
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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling

19th century
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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling C

irca 1875. The bird nicely modelled, with the finest pink eyes, and mounted on simple branch work, amongst well executed (peat based) ground work with fine grasses and ferns. Complete with its original glass shade and old silk braided trim. Unlabelled, but evidently the work of a talented taxidermy firm.

Provenance: Purchased by ourselves, directly from a Royal Leamington Spa residence.

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Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Glass Dome to the 1870s.

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26842
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Description
Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling C

irca 1875.

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The bird nicely modelled, with the finest pink eyes, and mounted on simple branch work, amongst well executed (peat based) ground work with fine grasses and ferns.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Complete with its original glass shade and old silk braided trim. Unlabelled, but evidently the work of a talented taxidermy firm.

Provenance: Purchased by ourselves, directly from a Royal Leamington Spa residence.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Glass Dome to the 1870s.

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SA1230130
Dealers Internal Ref
26842
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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A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base.
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Archive I A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base.

Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling

Archive II A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View II
Archive III A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View III
Archive IV A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View IV
Archive V A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View V
Archive VI A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base. View VIII
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
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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.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Kendall House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AG 7, United Kingdom
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A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base.
Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Starling
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A taxidermy albino starling with red glass eyes perched on a branch inside a clear glass dome on a dark ebonised wooden base.
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Victorian taxidermy domes emerged during the 19th century as popular decorative items driven by a widespread fascination with natural history and scientific classification. Placing specimens beneath hand-blown glass cloches protected delicate feathers and taxidermy mounts from dust, moisture, and domestic wear.

Traditional mounts consist of preserved animal skin over sculpted core structures, often featuring glass eyes for realistic detail. The bases are typically turned timber, frequently finished with an ebonised stain, and enclosed by a blown glass dome seated on a velvet or cord channel.

Original pieces feature period indicators such as mouth-blown glass containing subtle air bubbles or optical distortions, along with natural wood shrinkage on the ebonised base. Authentic mounts exhibit historical wire construction, hand-painted details, and period-appropriate taxidermy techniques rather than modern synthetic materials.

These decorative specimens function as focal points when styled on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside curated antiques. They fit well within dark academia, cabinet of curiosities, or maximalist interior concepts.

Keep the display away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions to prevent feather fading or degradation. Clean the exterior glass with a dry microfibre cloth, ensuring the dome is not lifted unnecessarily to protect the sealed internal environment.
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