Antique Taxidermy

We get asked to recommend Bird Taxidermists in both the UK and America, by our friends, we now include below a list of those we have had favourable feedback on this is not a complete list, if you don't find what you're looking for then please feel free to contact us. If you also wish to link to us then your taxidermy information shall only be placed in the appropriate class. The "gallery" sections on this website feature Victorian and Antique Taxidermy by famous English Taxidermists that was produced before 1947. We are interested in Purchasing Victorian Taxidermy, please respond via this on-line form of what you have for sale. HERE

White Ring Necked Pheasant by Peter Spicer

Pair of Black Grouse by Peter Spicer

Badger and Jack Russell Terrier by Hutchinson of Derby, once owned by Andy Henry

Badger and Jack Russell Terrier in close up by Hutchinson of Derby, once owned by Andy Henry

Herring Gull and Little Auk by Mountney of Cardiff, once owned by Andy Henry

Moorhens and chicks by Allder of Newbury, once owned by Andy Henry

Moorhens and chicks in close up by Allder of Newbury, once owned by Andy Henry
Allder of Newbury. There appears to have been a few Naturalists by the name of Allder working in Newbury. Cosburn's Directory dated 1894 lists R Allder at 3 Bartholomew Street Newbury who had a medal awarded in 1884.

Cabinet skins of Scarlet Tanagers
Mixed case of Seabirds and Duck by unknown Victorian Taxidermist, once owned by Andy Henry

Herring Gull by Mountney of Cardiff, once owned by Andy Henry

Victorian Sparrowhwak by unknown Victorian Taxidermist, once owned by Andy Henry

Close up of a Victorian Bittern.

Male Merlin suggested by Spicer. You decide.


Stunning Bantams, a case by James Gardner of London. This is a very early and rare case. Totally original, circa 1890.


Stunning Honey Buzzards taken in Norfolk, irca 1890. These birds were once common in England, I believe now extinct.


Mixed case of finches by T Hall of Finsbury. Totally original, circa 1860. This case also contain a Cirl Bunting, which I have never seen before.


Mixed cases requiring restoration Ruffs by by T Hall of Finsbury, Bantams by James Gardner and matching cased by Hall of Finsbury. Totally original, circa 1860.

Hooded Crow that looks like the work of Shelbrook. You decide.

Antartic bird collecting and skining, circa 1900. Birds are laid out upon the table and collection jars placed to the right..

Beautiful item of taxidermy. Victorian case by Ledout of France. Notice the concave 2mm float glass appature to the frame itself. This case is viewed in profile, below is the notmal view. The case contains both a European Starling and European Jay.


Stunning Victorian display by Ledout of France. The case contains a European Jay and Starling. Many thanks Gary


Victorian Pike by Allder of Newbury.

Pair of European Jays by White of Salisbury. This is a Victorian case..

Victorian White Tailed Sea Eagles with nest and eggs. ET Booth words dated 1877. Though banished from numbers of eyries where it was formerly in the habitat of breeding, the White Tailed Eagle still holds its own on the Western Coast of Scotland. The male and female shown here with their nest. The case was copied from a sketch made in the Hebrides. The female was shot and the male trapped within a few miles of the same spot in the Spring of 1877. The case was prepared by Pratt and Sons of Brighton and is approximately 20ft by 20ft and still remains insitu.

European Robin and Cuckoo, by unknown taxidermist.

European Mallard duckling, by unknown taxidermist.

North American Burrowing Owl, by unknown taxidermist.

Mixed case of English Shore birds, that include Black Headed Gull, Guillimot, Turnstone, Stints and Common Gull, by unknown taxidermist.

North American Ivory Billed Woodpecker, by unknown taxidermist. It is understood that this bird is no longer extinct

South American Chiloe Wigeon drake, by unknown taxidermist.

South American Chiloe Wigeon drake, by unknown taxidermist.

European Ringneck Pheasant and Female Golden Pheasant, by unknown taxidermist.

European Ringneck Pheasant and Female Golden Pheasant, by unknown taxidermist.

Did we buy them?.

Victorian Woodpigeon, by unknown taxidermist.

Ring Necked Parakeet by Lewis Hutton

Collectors wall

Victorian Collection

South Island Kiwi and chick.

Victorian Kiwis
Victorian Pheasant by Mountney of Cardiff
Victorian Capercaile, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Golden Plover, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Great Northern Diver, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Hen Harrier and chick, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Nightingale on nest, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Osprey, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian female Merganser, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Rook, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Snow Buntings, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Winchat, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Woodchat Shrike, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Wryneck with chicks, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Yellowhammers, by Pratt of Brighton.
Victorian Green Woodpeckers, by Chalkley of Winchester.
This is an email recieved from Australia. Many thanks. They also kindly provided the etching of Thomas Hall, as pictured above. As descendants of Thomas Hall of City Road we have a particular interest in the items mentioned on your gallery page 3. You note on both items these are circa 1890. This is unlikely as the last bearer of this name who continued the business of bird stuffer, died in about 1860. As far as we have been able to establish, his son, also Thomas did not continue with the trade. You are probably aware, that the most well known T. Hall of Finsbury issued tokens in 1795 for his busines in City Road, so it is most unlikely that he was still working a hundred years later :-) We would be most interested to know if you have any history of the items currently in your possession. Sincerely Ed McKie

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