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Victorian Taxidermy Heron
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Victorian Taxidermy Heron

19th century
Description

A Victorian taxidermy heron standing on a branch

from a large Derbyshire estate

In lovely condition as it has been kept in a large display cabinet with other specimens.

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Grey Heron to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196758
Description
A Victorian taxidermy heron standing on a branch

from a large Derbyshire estate

In lovely condition as it has been kept in a large display cabinet with other specimens.

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Taxidermy Grey Heron to the Victorian era.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196758
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Archive I A full-body taxidermy grey heron standing on a naturalistic wooden perch attached to a square dark base.

Victorian Taxidermy Heron

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The Apiary
38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A full-body taxidermy grey heron standing on a naturalistic wooden perch attached to a square dark base.
Victorian Taxidermy Heron
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A full-body taxidermy grey heron standing on a naturalistic wooden perch attached to a square dark base.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy Mounts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Natural History
  • MaterialFeathers, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGrey and White
  • MotifsNaturalistic wooden perch, Glass eyes, Square mounted base, Elongated beak
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian taxidermy mount presents a full-body grey heron preserved in naturalistic posture upon a wooden branch. The specimen displays grey and white feathers, dark plumage along the wings, an elongated yellow beak, and glass eyes, with a mottled green-brown square base and a cut branch section. The plumage shows fine texture across the body, while the legs exhibit natural scutes and joints. The mount stands 94 cm high and 60 cm wide, making it suitable for display on a large sideboard top within a gentleman's library or study. The piece originates from a Derbyshire estate and remains in lovely condition due to storage in a large display cabinet alongside other specimens. The wooden base exhibits an aged, textured surface finish, contrasting with the smooth polished marble slab beneath. This natural history display integrates into traditional interior settings as an accent object on surface tops or display furniture.

FAQs

Victorian taxidermy birds were popular natural history displays during the nineteenth century, reflecting widespread interest in ornithology, natural sciences, and curiosity cabinets.

Victorian taxidermists used preserved real animal skins, glass eyes, wire internal armatures, wood shavings, and natural wooden branches mounted on timber bases.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature glass eye designs specific to the era, naturally aged or oxidised wood bases, wired foot structures, and traditional taxidermy stuffing methods.

Taxidermy mounts can be placed on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or console table alongside leather-bound volumes and brass accessories to complement dark academia or eclectic decor.

Keep the specimen away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, gently dusting feathers with a soft makeup brush to prevent damage.
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