Where should I place these cases?

Keep mounted birds away from direct sunlight to prevent feather colours from fading over time. Stable room temperatures protect the dried organic materials from humidity fluctuations. Position cases on sturdy furniture or shelves where accidental knocks are unlikely, preserving both the fragile glass and the internal arrangement.

How do I identify the maker?

Look for paper trade labels pasted onto the backboards or interior bases of the wooden cases. These signatures often name the taxidermist and their workshop location. Unsigned pieces rely on stylistic traits, framing methods, and traditional mounting techniques associated with specific regional studios of the period.

Are these birds ethically sourced?

Historical specimens reflect nineteenth and early twentieth-century collecting practices focused on natural history study and domestic decoration. The birds originate from periods long before modern conservation legislation. Acquiring antique taxidermy preserves existing historical artefacts without creating new demand for contemporary wildlife specimens.

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A mounted bird in case brings preserved specimens into domestic rooms through Victorian natural history displays.

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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Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

19th century

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Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

From Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

£2,000

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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Composition of Taxidermy Birds

From Rue des Fontenelles

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Mounted Bird in Case

Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot

Taxidermy – Victorian Dome of Indian Stuffed Birds by the Famous London Firm of James Gardner. Circa 1886

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

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