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Taxidermy – Fox Mask Hunt Trophy by the Celebrated Taxidermy Firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth
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Taxidermy – Fox Mask Hunt Trophy by the Celebrated Taxidermy Firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 October 2026 · Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Taxidermy – Fox mask hunt trophy by the celebrated taxidermy firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth.

A fine example mounted on dark oak shield with engraved plaque carrying the hunt details 'Ullswater Foxhounds, killed Wythburn Jan 29th 1934'. Wythburn of course being near Keswick in the Lake District.

Remains of his large trade label can be found pasted to the verso of the shield.

Notes: This well-known and very highly regarded taxidermy firm was founded in 1872 by H. Murray, whose son, Albert James Murray (1879-1962) continued to run, until selling the shop in 1961. He spent the last six months of his life living in Milnthorpe (just a few miles north of Carnforth). He died in March 1962 at the age of eighty-three. He had no children and sadly his old shop is now a car park.

For more information see ‘A History of British Taxidermy’ by C. Frost published in 1987.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Taxidermy Fox Mask to the 1930s.

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SA1242704
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26886
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Taxidermy – Fox mask hunt trophy by the celebrated taxidermy firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth.
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A fine example mounted on dark oak shield with engraved plaque carrying the hunt details 'Ullswater Foxhounds, killed Wythburn Jan 29th 1934'.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Wythburn of course being near Keswick in the Lake District.

fig 1. A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base.
fig 1. Taxidermy – Fox Mask Hunt Trophy by the Celebrated Taxidermy Firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth

Remains of his large trade label can be found pasted to the verso of the shield.

Notes: This well-known and very highly regarded taxidermy firm was founded in 1872 by H. Murray, whose son, Albert James Murray (1879-1962) continued to run, until selling the shop in 1961. He spent the last six months of his life living in Milnthorpe (just a few miles north of Carnforth). He died in March 1962 at the age of eighty-three. He had no children and sadly his old shop is now a car park.

For more information see ‘A History of British Taxidermy’ by C. Frost published in 1987.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Taxidermy Fox Mask to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242704
Dealers Internal Ref
26886
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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Archive I A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. SOLD29 OCT 26

Taxidermy – Fox Mask Hunt Trophy by the Celebrated Taxidermy Firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth

Archive II A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. View II
Archive III A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. View III
Archive IV A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. View IV
Archive V A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. View V
Archive VI A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base. View VI
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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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A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base.
Taxidermy – Fox mask hunt trophy by the celebrated taxidermy firm H. Murray & Son of Carnforth
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A taxidermy fox mask mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden backplate with an inscribed metal plaque at the base.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy Wall Mounts
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleBritish Country House
  • MaterialFox pelt, Timber, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSnarling expression, Engraved plaque, Wooden shield backplate, Glass eyes

This taxidermy wall mount represents a fox mask hunt trophy from the British Country House style, dating to 1930. The piece is constructed from fox pelt, timber, and glass, rendered in warm brown tones. The fox features a snarling expression with visible teeth, glass eyes, and is mounted upon a dark wooden shield backplate completed with a moulded edge. An engraved metal plaque sits at the base bearing hunt details, complemented by visible animal hair texture and taxidermy mounting hardware. Size is not specified, though the compact proportions suit display in interior spaces. Positioning the item above the mantel brings a Highland Hunting Lodge design vibe to rooms such as a study, hallway, or living space. The piece hangs securely against vertical surfaces using standard wall-mounting fixings. Collectors of rural antiques and British field sports memorabilia will find this item appropriate for traditional interior schemes.

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A taxidermy fox mask refers to a preserved head-and-neck mount of a red fox, traditionally displayed on a wooden shield backing as a field sports memorial.

Period taxidermists fitted the preserved animal pelt over a modelled core, using glass eyes and set jawwork before mounting the composition onto a polished timber shield.

Authentic trade pieces often feature maker marks, stamped trade labels, or inscribed metal presentation plaques alongside era-appropriate glass eye settings and wooden backboards.

These wall-mounted accents are frequently incorporated into gallery walls, suspended above fireplaces, or integrated into traditional hallway displays.

Keep preserved specimens away from direct sunlight and damp environments, gently dusting the fur along its natural direction with a soft brush.
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