Where should I place a bird mount at home?

Position cases away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of delicate plumage and painted paper backgrounds. Stable indoor humidity protects both the wood and the internal organic materials. Keep pieces out of damp rooms and away from direct heat sources such as radiators to preserve the structural integrity of the timber and mounts.

How can I tell a Victorian case from a later one?

Victorian examples often feature heavy timber frames, hand-written specimen labels, and specific framing techniques typical of nineteenth-century cabinet makers. Materials like moss and dried vegetation reflect the natural history interests of that period. Later pieces from the twentieth century frequently utilise simpler painted softwood cases and cleaner internal lines without the elaborate rockwork or plaster groundwork of earlier decades.

Are exotic birds common in these mounts?

Nineteenth-century trade networks brought many non-native species into Britain, resulting in cases containing parrots, hummingbirds, and birds from South America, Australia, and New Guinea. These were often displayed alongside British woodland birds. Such compositions highlight the Victorian fascination with global exploration and natural history collecting, where specimens from distant regions entered domestic interior decoration.

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A cased bird taxidermy mount captures the natural world behind glass, offering a preserved glimpse into nineteenth and early twentieth-century domestic interiors.

Taxidermy- Jackdaw by W.f. Homer London. Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Taxidermy- Jackdaw by W.f. Homer London. Circa 1920

From Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

£1,100

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19th century

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Composition of Taxidermy Birds

From Rue des Fontenelles

£575

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19th century

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Pair of Taxidermy Pheasants

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£425

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Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot

1900 - 1920

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Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot

From Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

£1,100

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Cased Bird Taxidermy Mount

Taxidermy- Jackdaw by W.f. Homer London. Circa 1920

Composition of Taxidermy Birds

Pair of Taxidermy Pheasants

Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot

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