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Hand Painted Pike in Glazed Display Case
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Hand Painted Pike in Glazed Display Case

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 July 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a superb hand carved and hand painted river Pike crafted in solid wood with intricate details of the fish and it’s colour markings. Expertly crafted by hand and showcasing its natural beauty the life sized pike is presented as a taxidermy specimen would be, mounted in a glazed case with river bed setting.

The cabinet measures 108 cms long by 28 cms high by 12 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £35 due to the size and weight.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Hand Painted Taxidermy Pike to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156744
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a superb hand carved and hand painted river Pike crafted in solid wood with intricate details of the fish and it’s colour markings.
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Expertly crafted by hand and showcasing its natural beauty the life sized pike is presented as a taxidermy specimen would be, mounted in a glazed case with river bed setting.
Rams Head Antiques

The cabinet measures 108 cms long by 28 cms high by 12 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £35 due to the size and weight.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Hand Painted Taxidermy Pike to the 1930s.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156744
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hand Painted Pike in Glazed Display Case

Archive II A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View II
Archive III A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details. View VII
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
Location
Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 325
Items Sold 4,335
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A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details.
Hand Painted Pike in Glazed Display Case
Ref: SA1156744
A hand-painted wooden model of a pike fish mounted inside a long, glass-fronted wooden display case with riverbed details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTaxidermy Display
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paint, Mixed Media
  • ColourGreen and Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted scales, Riverbed diorama base, Glazed shadowbox frame
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Fish taxidermy cases gained popularity during the Victorian era when anglers sought to preserve and showcase exceptional catches, often mounting them in glazed dioramas complete with painted backdrops and faux aquatic scenery.

These displays typically featured wooden frames, plate glass panels, hand-painted wooden or carved fish bodies, plaster or real rocks, and dried natural foliage such as moss and lichen to recreate the riverbed environment.

Authentic period pieces often show signs of age in the materials, such as hand-cut glass, oxidised metal fixings, period paper linings, and traditional craftsmanship methods distinct from modern resin reproductions.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points in studies, libraries, or hallway spaces, complementing rustic, traditional, or eclectic interiors when mounted securely on a wall or placed on a substantial console.

To preserve these fragile items, keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect the organic materials and wooden components within the sealed case.
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