How do I hang an oak shield wall mount safely?

These pieces require secure fixings due to the combined weight of dense oak timber and preserved animal specimens. Ensure your wall fixings engage directly with structural studs or utilise appropriate masonry anchors. Check the hanging loop or bracket affixed to the rear of the wooden shield before mounting to guarantee it supports the full load.

What periods do these wall mounts come from?

The listings span from the late nineteenth century through the Edwardian era and into the mid twentieth century. Victorian and Edwardian examples often display traditional British sporting characteristics. Later pieces extend into the nineteen thirties and fifties, maintaining the traditional use of oak shields for taxidermy and functional key boards.

How do I care for taxidermy on wood?

Keep mounted specimens away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect natural fur, hide, and timber. Dust the hair and antlers gently with a soft brush. Treat the oak shield periodically with appropriate furniture wax to nourish the grain without affecting the mounted specimen.

What materials are used besides oak?

Taxidermy mounts incorporate natural fur, hide, bone, antler, and horn derived from animals such as deer, fox, antelope, and steer. Glass appears frequently as replacement eyes in animal heads and masks. The backing boards rely consistently on solid wood, predominantly oak, shaped into carved shields or rectangular display boards.

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An oak shield wall mount brings substantial natural history and sporting heritage into a room, offering historic mounted trophies and key boards set upon carved timber plaques.

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