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Early 20th Century Cape Red Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount
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Early 20th Century Cape Red Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 August 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

High Quality Adult Male Hartebeest

Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount,

A superb example in beautiful condition.

This measures 110 cms high 75 cms in depth and 30 cms wide.

Provenance

Property of a Gentleman.

From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.

UK delivery can be arranged with our careful furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1110343
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High Quality Adult Male Hartebeest
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Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount,.
Rams Head Antiques

A superb example in beautiful condition.

This measures 110 cms high 75 cms in depth and 30 cms wide.

fig 1. An early 20th-century hartebeest taxidermy head mount featuring curved horns and a brown hide.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Cape Red Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount

Provenance

Property of a Gentleman.

From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.

UK delivery can be arranged with our careful furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount to the 1910s.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1110343
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Archive I An early 20th-century hartebeest taxidermy head mount featuring curved horns and a brown hide. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Cape Red Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount

Archive II An early 20th-century hartebeest taxidermy head mount featuring curved horns and a brown hide. View II
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Weardale
Durham
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An early 20th-century hartebeest taxidermy head mount featuring curved horns and a brown hide.
Early 20th Century Cape Red Hartebeest Taxidermy Head Mount
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An early 20th-century hartebeest taxidermy head mount featuring curved horns and a brown hide.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialHide, Horn, Glass, Wood
  • ColourTan
  • MotifsCurved horns, Shoulder mount, Glass eyes
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Antique taxidermy shoulder mounts gained popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the exploration and natural history collecting habits of the period. They were frequently displayed in studies, libraries, and country houses as symbols of adventure and natural science.

Early 20th-century taxidermy typically utilised a sculpted body form constructed from wood wool, straw, or plaster over a wire and metal armature, onto which the preserved animal skin was hand-sewn. Glass eyes and painted details were commonly incorporated to achieve a lifelike appearance.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-blown glass eyes, traditional stitching methods, and mounting hardware consistent with early 20th-century craftsmanship. Examination of the hide condition, backing boards, and internal stuffing materials helps determine the age and origin.

These pieces function as striking focal points when mounted securely on neutral walls, pairing effectively with rich wood finishes, leather furniture, and library shelving. Proper lighting highlights the sculptural form and textural depth of the specimen.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels away from direct sunlight to prevent fur degradation and fading. Regular, gentle dusting with a soft brush helps maintain the condition of the hide and horns without causing damage.
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