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Taxidermy - Memento of a Faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s Most Celebrated Taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd
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Taxidermy - Memento of a Faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s Most Celebrated Taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd

1920 - 1940
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Taxidermy - Memento of a faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s most celebrated taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd

A taxidermy horse hoof commemorating ‘Lucy’ Who Survived WWI engraved to the brass top

‘LUCY Through Great War 1914-18. Died Oct 1939’

Stamped to the horse shoe ‘Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly’

For more information on this spectacular taxidermy firm see:

‘A History of British Taxidermy’ by C. Frost published in 1987, or ‘Rowland Ward Taxidermist to the World’ by P.A. Morris published in 2003.

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Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mounted Horse Hoof Memento to the 1940s.

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Taxidermy - Memento of a faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s most celebrated taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd

A taxidermy horse hoof commemorating ‘Lucy’ Who Survived WWI engraved to the brass top

‘LUCY Through Great War 1914-18. Died Oct 1939’

fig 1. A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base.
fig 1. Taxidermy - Memento of a Faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s Most Celebrated Taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd

Stamped to the horse shoe ‘Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly’

For more information on this spectacular taxidermy firm see:

‘A History of British Taxidermy’ by C. Frost published in 1987, or ‘Rowland Ward Taxidermist to the World’ by P.A. Morris published in 2003.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mounted Horse Hoof Memento to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238293
Dealers Internal Ref
26869
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 preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base.

Taxidermy - Memento of a Faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s Most Celebrated Taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd

Archive II A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View II
Archive III A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View III
Archive IV A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View IV
Archive V A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View V
Archive VI A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View VI
Archive VII A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base. View VII
Archive VIII A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the 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
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base.
Taxidermy - Memento of a faithful ‘War Horse’ by London’s most celebrated taxidermist Rowland Ward Ltd
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A preserved horse hoof mounted with an engraved brass top plate detailing military service dates and fitted with a polished brass rim around the base.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleInterwar Period
  • MaterialHoof Horn, Brass, Copper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEngraved brass plate, Chased copper trim, Horseshoe base rim

This interwar taxidermy piece takes the form of a preserved horse hoof mounted as a desk accessory, commemorating a war horse named Lucy who survived the First World War. The composition combines warm brown horn, polished brass, and chased copper trim around the hair line, set upon a fitted brass horseshoe base rim. Engraving on the circular brass top plate details the military service and dates, reading 'LUCY Through Great War 1914-18. Died Oct 1939'. Small metal pins secure the trim, showing natural variations in the textured horn grain and aged metallic patination. Placed on an office desk or within a gentleman's library, the item serves as a paperweight or decorative memento. Rowland Ward Ltd of 167 Piccadilly created this piece during the interwar period of the twentieth century. The compact scale suits display among books, ledgers, or writing equipment on a study desk or mantelpiece.

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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, custom taxidermy hooves were fashioned to honour favourite riding horses, hunting mounts, or military horses following their death. Renowned taxidermists were commissioned to mount the hooves with engraved metal covers, creating lasting commemorative keepsakes for owners and military personnel.

These items consist of the preserved natural hoof horn, frequently trimmed with copper, brass, or sterling silver mounts. The top plate was often hand-engraved with inscriptions, while the base was fitted with a metal shoe or smooth metal plate.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-engraved typography, era-appropriate metal fittings such as silver or brass, and precise craftsmanship around the coronet band. Leading taxidermy firms, such as Rowland Ward of London, frequently stamped their trademark or address into the metal plate or underside.

These historical objects function well as decorative desk paperweights, bookshelf accents, or display items within a cabinet of curiosities. Pairing them with dark timber furniture, antique books, and traditional brass lighting highlights their heritage character.

Dust the hoof horn gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could damage organic material. Metal fittings may be lightly polished with specialized metal cleaner applied via a cloth, ensuring solution does not touch the horn or hair trim.
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