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An African Guenon Monkey Sitting Under a Victorian Glass Dome
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for sale €1,726     $1,873
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An African Guenon Monkey Sitting Under a Victorian Glass Dome

19th century
Description

An African Guenon monkey sitting under a Victorian glass dome.

Complete with its original velvet lined ebonised base.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Monkey Dome to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245939
Dealers Internal Reference
26891
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Description
An African Guenon monkey sitting under a Victorian glass dome.

Complete with its original velvet lined ebonised base.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Monkey Dome to the Victorian era.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245939
Dealers Internal Ref
26891
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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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
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 466
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 African Guenon monkey seated on a round wooden base enclosed beneath a clear Victorian glass dome.
An African Guenon monkey sitting under a Victorian glass dome
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A taxidermy African Guenon monkey seated on a round wooden base enclosed beneath a clear Victorian glass dome.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Ebonised Wood, Taxidermy Mount
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlass cloche dome, Ebonised circular base, Seated primate posture
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Victorian taxidermy piece presents an African Guenon monkey preserved in a seated primate posture, positioned under a clear glass cloche dome. The mount rests upon an original velvet-lined ebonised circular base finished in dark brown tones. The monkey displays greyish-brown fur across its body, a white chest patch, dark facial skin, and a distinctive pale muzzle, with its legs tucked neatly against the wooden platform. The glass dome features a smooth, curved profile that protects the specimen while allowing clear visibility from all angles. The piece measures 39 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, this decorative taxidermy object fits neatly upon a mantelpiece or bookshelf as a striking historical curiosity. The classic Victorian style integrates well with traditional interior schemes, adding a touch of natural history interest to a room. Maintenance requires only gentle dusting of the glass exterior with a soft cloth to preserve the clarity of the dome, while keeping the arrangement away from direct sunlight protects the preserved specimen inside from fading over time.

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During the nineteenth century, natural history displays became central to Victorian home decoration and scientific study. Blown glass domes were crafted to encapsulate fragile organic specimens, protecting them from dust, insects, and atmospheric deterioration.

These displays typically consist of a hand-blown glass cloche resting on a turned wood base, often finished with black ebonised lacquer or mahogany stain. The interior mount uses wired internal armatures, wood wool filling, and natural specimen materials.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-blown glass with slight structural irregularities or air bubbles, alongside heavy turned wood bases with velvet-lined or papered interior grooves. The taxidermy mounting techniques of the nineteenth century rely on bound wired frames rather than modern synthetic forms.

A taxidermy dome serves as a focal accent on mahogany bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces within traditional, Gothic, or Dark Academia interior schemes. Surrounding the piece with leather-bound books, brass instruments, or botanical prints complements the nineteenth-century aesthetic.

Keep the specimen away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent skin cracking or fading. Clean the glass dome externally using a dry microfibre cloth or gentle glass cleaner, ensuring liquids do not seep onto the wooden base.
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