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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, Taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, Taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875

19th century
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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875.

The subject is certainly unusual, and must have caused a stir in its day sitting on a side board in the dim light of a Victorian parlour. It has remained in remarkable condition, and today like it did all those years ago, has a certain sort of magic. I can only speculate to its past, but one thing is for sure, this meant a lot to someone, enough for it to be sent to Gardners no less, for what would have been quite a considerable sum.

Complete with its original glass dome and mahogany base, with Gardners small trade label to be found pasted amongst the ground work.

'Preserved by J Gardner, Bird Preserver to the Queen of England and the Royal Family. By Appointment, 426 Oxford Street, London, and Various Museums’

The base 48cm wide. the height (including the dome and base) 43cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Albino Rabbit to the 1870s.

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SA1233004
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26853
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Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875.
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The subject is certainly unusual, and must have caused a stir in its day sitting on a side board in the dim light of a Victorian parlour.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

It has remained in remarkable condition, and today like it did all those years ago, has a certain sort of magic. I can only speculate to its past, but one thing is for sure, this meant a lot to someone, enough for it to be sent to Gardners no less, for what would have been quite a considerable sum.

fig 1. An antique Victorian taxidermy albino rabbit with pink glass eyes set in a dried moss landscape beneath a clear glass dome on a wooden base.
fig 1. Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, Taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875

Complete with its original glass dome and mahogany base, with Gardners small trade label to be found pasted amongst the ground work.

'Preserved by J Gardner, Bird Preserver to the Queen of England and the Royal Family. By Appointment, 426 Oxford Street, London, and Various Museums’

The base 48cm wide. the height (including the dome and base) 43cm.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Albino Rabbit to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233004
Dealers Internal Ref
26853
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 An antique Victorian taxidermy albino rabbit with pink glass eyes set in a dried moss landscape beneath a clear glass dome on a wooden base.

Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, Taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875

Archive II An antique Victorian taxidermy albino rabbit with pink glass eyes set in a dried moss landscape beneath a clear glass dome on a wooden base. View II
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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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An antique Victorian taxidermy albino rabbit with pink glass eyes set in a dried moss landscape beneath a clear glass dome on a wooden base.
Victorian Taxidermy – Albino Rabbit by James Gardner of London, taxidermist to the Queen of England. Circa 1875
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An antique Victorian taxidermy albino rabbit with pink glass eyes set in a dried moss landscape beneath a clear glass dome on a wooden base.
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Victorian taxidermy was characterised by a passion for natural history, featuring specimens preserved in lifelike poses and housed within glass domes or wooden display cases. These pieces often incorporated natural elements like moss, foliage, and soil to recreate the animals natural habitat.

These displays typically utilized mouth-blown glass domes mounted on turned mahogany or ebonised wooden bases. Specimens were set with glass eyes, wire frames, and preserved natural flora such as dried mosses and grasses.

Authentic pieces often feature period-correct makers trade labels pasted to the base, hand-blown glass domes with slight imperfections, and historic mounting techniques using lead or brass wiring rather than modern synthetic materials.

Taxidermy glass domes are frequently styled on mantels, bookshelves, or sideboards within dark academia, maximalist, or traditional gentlemans library interiors to add texture and historical interest.

Keep the display out of direct sunlight to prevent the fading of fur or feathers, and maintain a stable humidity level. Ensure the glass dome remains sealed over the base to protect the specimen from dust and insect infestation.
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