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Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy Owl Under a Large Glass Dome with a High-quality Mahogany Base
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Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy Owl Under a Large Glass Dome with a High-quality Mahogany Base

19th century
Description

Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy owl under a large glass dome with a high-quality mahogany base.

Unlabelled, but evidently from a talented taxidermist. Most probably Scottish. Circa 1890.

72cm High. The base 34.5 Diameter.

Provenance. Purchased privately this week from a local estate the owl having been given to our vendors many years previously by the manor house.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Snowy Owl Taxidermy to the 1890s.

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SA1240802
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26879
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Description
Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy owl under a large glass dome with a high-quality mahogany base.

Unlabelled, but evidently from a talented taxidermist. Most probably Scottish. Circa 1890.

72cm High. The base 34.5 Diameter.

Provenance.

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Purchased privately this week from a local estate the owl having been given to our vendors many years previously by the manor house.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Snowy Owl Taxidermy to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240802
Dealers Internal Ref
26879
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 late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base.
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Archive I A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base.

Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy Owl Under a Large Glass Dome with a High-quality Mahogany Base

Archive II A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base. View II
Archive III A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base. View V
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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 late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base.
Victorian Taxidermy – Late Victorian Snowy owl under a large glass dome with a high-quality mahogany base
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A late Victorian snowy owl taxidermy specimen perched on a faux rocky mount under a tall glass dome with a polished mahogany base.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Mahogany, Feathers
  • ColourWhite, Warm Brown
  • MotifsGlass cloche dome, Turned mahogany base, Simulated rockwork perch, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 34.5 cm (14 in) x D 34.5 cm (14 in)

This late Victorian taxidermy object showcases a snowy owl specimen mounted under a tall glass cloche dome. The bird displays white feathers with subtle brown markings, perched upon a simulated rockwork mount decorated with moss and lichen details. The polished mahogany base exhibits a rich warm brown colour and stands upon four small turned bun feet. The transparent glass dome protects the feather display while offering a clear view from all angles. The piece measures 72 cm high and 34.5 cm in diameter. This taxidermy display suits placement on a sideboard top within a study or a gentleman's library setting. Collectors of Victorian natural history specimens will find this piece a fitting addition to an interior arrangement focused on historical curiosities.

FAQs

During the 19th century, natural history and taxidermy became popular interests across Victorian Britain. Glass domes were widely used to display preserved fauna, offering protection from dust, insects, and atmospheric soot while creating decorative focal points for domestic interiors.

Victorian taxidermists utilized hand-blown glass domes, turned mahogany or ebonized wood bases, wire internal armatures, and plaster or papier-mache rockwork adorned with dried lichen and moss to replicate natural habitats.

Authentic pieces generally display subtle air bubbles and slight distortions in the mouth-blown glass dome, age-appropriate patination and wear to the timber plinth, natural fading of plumage, and period mounting techniques using hand-shaped internal wiring.

Taxidermy domes serve as striking focal pieces when placed on a dark wood sideboard, styled within a bookcase, or set as a centerpiece on a mantelpiece in eclectic, traditional, or dark academia interiors.

Keep the specimen away from direct sunlight and damp conditions to prevent feather fading and moisture damage. Clean the exterior glass gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoid unsealing the dome to maintain its protective microclimate against pests.
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