How do I hang a heavy horn mount?

Heavy horn mounts require secure fixing directly into wall studs or the use of heavy-duty wall anchors suitable for the weight of the oak shield and horns. Because nineteenth-century shields are substantial, professional installation ensures the piece remains safely supported on the wall.

Where were these pieces displayed originally?

Victorian and Edwardian households placed these trophies in studies, entrance halls, and Highland lodges to reflect sporting pursuits and natural history interests. They functioned both as decorative wall art and as practical items like desk tidies and inkwells.

How do I care for antique horn and hide?

Keep mounted horns and fur away from direct sunlight and damp conditions to prevent the natural materials from drying out or degrading. Gentle dusting with a soft brush maintains the surface without disturbing fragile hair or bone structures.

How are different periods identified?

Makers marked certain pieces with taxidermy tags or inscriptions on the wooden shields, while construction methods and mounting styles offer clues to the era. Pieces span the late nineteenth century through the Edwardian period and into the early twentieth century.

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Victorian taxidermy horns bring the raw grandeur of the nineteenth-century natural history room straight into your home.

1900 - 1920

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Mounted Buffalo Horns

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