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Cased Taxidermy Lapwings
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Cased Taxidermy Lapwings

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 September 2025 · The Ark Stores
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Description

A pair of taxidermy Lapwings also known as Peewits

Cased

Folk art hand painted background

Circa 1910

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated these Cased Taxidermy Lapwings to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137425
Description
A pair of taxidermy Lapwings also known as Peewits

Cased

Folk art hand painted background

Circa 1910

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated these Cased Taxidermy Lapwings to the Edwardian era.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137425
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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Archive I Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cased Taxidermy Lapwings

Archive II Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View II
Archive III Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View III
Archive IV Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View IV
Archive V Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View V
Archive VI Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View VI
Archive VII Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View VII
Archive VIII Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View VIII
Archive IX Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View IX
Archive X Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View X
Archive XI Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base. View XI
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base.
Cased Taxidermy Lapwings
Ref: SA1137425
Two taxidermy lapwings positioned inside a wooden display case with a painted background and naturalistic base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTaxidermy
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Preserved Flora, Feather
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPainted landscape backdrop, Natural moss base, Glazed wooden display box, Paired avian specimens
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Taxidermy diorama cases gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as a method for naturalists and hobbyists to preserve and showcase wildlife specimens within simulated natural environments.

Traditional pieces typically feature a wooden display cabinet with a glass front, a hand-painted or printed background landscape, preserved moss or foliage for the base, and arsenic-treated avian specimens.

Authenticity is usually determined by construction methods such as hand-blown or early drawn glass, period-appropriate timber frames, hand-painted backgrounds, and historical taxidermy preparation techniques.

These pieces function as striking focal points within a study, library, or gallery wall, pairing effectively with dark neutral paint colours, vintage bookshelves, and collected curiosities.

Preservation requires keeping the case out of direct sunlight to prevent feather fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and avoiding chemical cleaners on the glass or wooden frame.
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