Victorian Taxidermy Information


Victorian Antique Taxidermy by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth. One of the best regional British Historical taxidermists

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Hutchings Family

It would appear that James Hutchings began working as a taxidermist in Aberystwyth in the 1860s. His sons, James (Fred), George and Walter and daughter (Poppy), followed him in the taxidermy trade and the firm continued until 1942. The company was one of the most prolific taxidermist firms in Britain and their work is considered to be of a very high standard. This family was perhaps best regarded as one of the best and most prolific provincial taxidermists.

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A glimpse of the a victorian workshop and perhaps the most prolific regional taxidermy families. The fox on the work bench appears to have a woodcock at its feet. The fox is having a leg stitched and a deers head hangs in the background.


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James Hutchings with Spaniel, shotgun and dead game, no doubt going to form another mixed case.


Well-presented cases and very fine taxidermy were their stock in trade. They specialized mainly in birds producing some spectacular and large examples of sea bird taxidermy, mostly shot locally to order for customers. Foxes and badgers were also produced almost on an industrial scale.
Many examples of cased foxes with prey exist; perhaps the only differentiators is the prey at the feet of the fox. Fish do exist but are very rare indeed, as are the more common species of birds like wood pigeons and woodland birds.
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Old bill dated August 22nd 1914 for stuffing and mounting a Rabbit in a case. The bill is written in the "hand" of James Hutchings.


Hutchings prices have steadily increased over the years as more and more people recognize the quality of the taxidermy. The supply of such cases appears to be however never ending, so this should "cool" the taxidermy market for certain items such as foxes and badgers. Birds however are more likely to remain in high demand.

Hutchings later cases are quite distinctive, with square feet, rounded corners and gilded bars over black tape. The backs are painted to represent a sky ranging in colour from blue to yellow or pink.

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The Hutchings family at rest.

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Old bill dated 1886 for a Swan. The same Swan today would be 1500 times more expensive.


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Early example of a James Hutchings Trade Label, only placed on the inside of Hutchings cases that they felt were worthy of the name. Also placed in such a manner as not to detract from the subject matter. This label is hidden on the front internal support and hardly noticable.


Interesting observation with reference to the James Hutchings cases and their trade labels. The mention of pride and scarcity have be attributed to why some minor cases were labeled and yet others perhaps of better quality were not. We can hopefully shed some light upon this and dispel the myths around the labeling of cases. From our direct discussions with surviving relatives of the Hutchings family who remember the later years of the firms activities. The answer in somewhat more straight forward. James Hutching's was too poor to afford anymore labels and so ceased incorporating them into cases. Hence some have them and some do not. Taxidermist, with the exception of a few, were generally working class people. From our review of perhaps one of the largest Hutchings collection in the UK reveal virtually all of the cases are without labels and yet contain very rare items. James Hutchings’ invoices described him as a Taxidermist and Gun Smith, and he advertised for the skins of stoats, polecats, foxes, badgers and otters for making stoles.

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Another old picture of the Hutchings family, presumably either their place of work or family home. James has the dog on his lap


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European Merlin and Cuckoo.


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European Barn Owls.


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A lovley Fox with rare Mallard prey by James Hutchings.

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African Grey Parrot by James Hutchings. A pet or just part of the bird trade of the time?.

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Kingfishers by James Hutchings.

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A lovley Fox with rare Woodcock prey by James Hutchings. Pity that the item made so little at the auction (£220).

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Impressive case of Little Owls by James Hutchings. Unique in perhaps they are the only pair in existence and also Little Owls had just been introduced into the UK at this time. Classic historical british case.

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European Little Owls in close up. Wanna borrow this image?.


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European Little Owls in close up. Wanna borrow this image?.


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Mixed case by James Hutchings of Aberystwyth, Wales.

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Polecat, Stoat and prey by James Hutchings.

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European Cormorants by James Hutchings. Rare in the fact that they have a painted backdrop also which is not common by this maker. Copywrite Malcolm Foster


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European Cormorants by James Hutchings. Rare in the fact that they have a painted backdrop also which is not common by this maker. Copywrite Malcolm Foster


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European Cormorants by James Hutchings. Rare in the fact that they have a painted backdrop also which is not common by this maker. Copywrite Malcolm Foster


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European Buzzard in detail by James Hutchings.


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European Red Throated Diver by James Hutchings.


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European Heron by James Hutchings.


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Typical Fox and English Partridge by James Hutchings.


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Herring Gull by James Hutchings.


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Heron Kingfisher and Water Rail by James Hutchings.


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Fox mask by James Hutchings.


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Large mixed case by James Hutchings.


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Whimbrel by James Hutchings. This case was once owned by Andy Henry


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Herring Gull by James Hutchings. This case is interesting as Hutchings used the wrong colour eyes for both birds. Herring Gull eyes are not black, but yellow /black with a red eyelid. Clearly this was a mistake.


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Buzzard with Rabbir prey by James Hutchings.


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European Kestrel, Bullfinch and Green Woodpecker by James Hutchings.


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Another old picture of the Hutchings family. James in the center is aiding with a Whale skull washed up on Aberystwyth beach. One can only imagine the smell with that amount of flesh still on the skull.


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European Red Squirrels by James Hutchings.


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Blackcock by James Hutchings.


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English Partridge by James Hutchings.


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Exotic birds by James Hutchings.


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Badger in ambush by James Hutchings.


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Large case of mainly British Owls by James Hutchings.

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Large case of mainly British Owls by James Hutchings.

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Badger and young by James Hutchings. Although this item is faded it is an excellent example of his work.

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Curlew and Snipe by James Hutchings.


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Fox in ambush by James Hutchings.


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Fox in ambush by James Hutchings.


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Bullfinch and Short Eared Owl by James Hutchings.


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Fox by James Hutchings.


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Black Headed Gull and Common Gull by James Hutchings.


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Red Kite by James Hutchings.


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European Whimbrel by James Hutchings. Simple yet very effective original victorian case. Not for sale, not ever. Only two other single Whimbrels are known to currently exisit by this maker. The recent purchase of the Curlew and Snipe by the same maker (see price list from Bonham's sale), makes this also a valuable case. Not for sale though

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Victorian Heron Kingfisher and Ringed Plover by James Hutchings.

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Seabirds by James Hutching. We declined this case due in part to the excessive "fat" bleed on the faces of seabirds. This is entirely due to poor degreasing of the birds at the time of mounting, which is irreversible. Shame as the composition is lovely.

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Badger and prey by James Hutchings.

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Badger part grown by James Hutchings.

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Single Otter by James Hutchings.

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Kestrels, with Starling prey and 3 chicks by James Hutchings. Fresh to the market and not for sale. Unusual in that Hutchings normally created some weird combination, like Common Gulls and Canaries, Red Squirrels with Gulls and Cormorant with a pair of Jays. This is a rare case in many respects.

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Same case above just in close up.

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Same case above just in close up.

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Same case above just in close up.

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Victorian Badger and Rabbit prey by James Hutchings. A manuscript paper label at the front of the case is inscribed 'Caught in the Conegar, March 1878'. Weight ??? lbs. Stunning case and of course not for sale.

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A manuscript paper label at the front of the case is inscribed 'Caught in the Conegar, March 1878'. Weight ??? lbs. Left hand corner of this image is the label from insire the case. This case is unusual in having an exact date which means that it is 130 years old. A classic piece of British Historic Victoriana. This case has never been opened.

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Pike by James Hutchings. Perhaps the ugliest fish we have ever seen, but hey, that's not the point as Hutchings collectors will know. Show us another mounted Pike by this maker that is not a prey item. This fish has been in a loft for the last 15 years. This fish is also around 6lb in weight, so not the largest either. The cases is flat fronted and only around 3.5 inches deep. Fresh to the market and of course not for sale.


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Close up of the above case.


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Close up of the above case.


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Close up of the above case.


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This is a good example of re-cycling and it adds to the social history at the time. Note the re-use of packing material from another source that has gone into the making of this case. This fish dates from around 1890. Amusingly and by coincidence the statement on the rear of the case says "do not drop". A recent publication of the work of this family mentions fish, or rather the lack there of this subject matter


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Close up of the above case, showing an equally rare label by this maker.


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Recent publication about James Hutchings by Mr P Morris and Mr M Freeman. For the taxidermy collector another must have. Excellent book with lots of information about this family. If you require a copy then Google the title and authors and you should be able to purchase one.


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Moorhens by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Heron and Flamingo by James Hutchings. Case also includes Pied Kingfishers, Purple Herons, Egret and Squacco Heron

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Victorian early Seabird case by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Tawny Owls by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Fox cub and Water Rail prey by James Hutchings. Not the best example we have seen.

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Victorian Seabird case by James Hutchings, yes we all know the story. As an addendum to this and following discussions with the auction house, the previous owner prior to the sale rescued this item from a skip. It was an unwanted educational item held by the local authority and the person in the public sector donated £40.00 to "the tea fund" to be able to remove it from the said skip. She held it for a few weeks before asking the auction house to sell it. This was in 2008 and it made at auction £3200.

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Victorian Short Eared Owl by James Hutchings.

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Lovely Mixed case by James Hutchings. Another pleasing direct purchase, along with a fox with rabbit prey from a fellow collector.

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Close up of the above case.

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Close up of the above case.

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Close up of the above case.

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Victorian Peregrine with prey being pursued by Stoat by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Cormorant and Jays by James Hutchings.

Most of their taxidermy work is of common animals, particularly foxes. They were known to have worked on elephants and other exotic animals. They also preserved rare birds shot over Ceredigion. Their shops (firstly in Bridge Street then Corporation Street) were filled with all sorts of strange animals including a bear holding a silver dish (possibly made for a local mansion) and a calf with two heads.

Bonhams sale of James Hutchings cases on 29th January 2007 by example.

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Victorian Peregrine Falcon with prey by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Sparrowhawks.

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Victorian Sea birds by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Woodcock by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Wood Pigeon by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Sea birds by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Sea birds by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Ringed Plover by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Gannet.

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Victorian Great Spotted Woodpeckers by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Great Spotted Woodpeckers by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Whimbrel by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Whimbrel by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Jay by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Great Spotted Woodpeckers by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Common Terns by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Common Terns by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Green Woodpecker by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Shelduck and Velvet Scoter by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Polecat by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Buzzard by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Fox by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Teal and Goldeneye by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Buzzard by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Fox by James Hutchings.

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Victorian European Widgeon and Curlew in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Fox in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Buzzard in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Black Headed Gull in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Herring Gull in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Common Gulls, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Kittiwake in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Oystercatcher in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Ptarmigan in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Red Squirrel in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Widgeon in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Herring Gull in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Polecat in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Woodcock in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Barn Owl in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Cormorant, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Gannet, by James Hutchings

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Groundwork in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Teal, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Jay in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Polecat in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Fox with Woodcock prey by James Hutchings.

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Victorian European Woodock in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Common Gull, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Heron, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Velvet Scoter, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Herons, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Rabbit, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Stoat, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Wood Pigeon, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Curlew, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Otter, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Tawny Owls, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Sea birds, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Tawny Owl, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Black Grouse, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Teal, by James Hutchings

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Victorian groundwork, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Green Woodpecker, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Sparrowhawks, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Buzzard, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Heron, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Barn Owl in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Sparrowhawk in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Peregrine Falcon in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian mixed case, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Kittiwake in detail, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Polecats, by James Hutchings

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Victorian mixed case, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Badger, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Blackbird, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Whimbrel, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Gannet, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Kingfisher in flight, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Cormorant, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Gannet and Black Backed Gull, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Fox Terrier, by James Hutchings

Hutchings cases by example.

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Victorian Fox with Pheasants, by James Hutchings. This is a non typical layout for Hutchings but original just the same.

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North Atlantic Herring Gulls and Razorbill by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Victorian European Red Fox with English Partridge prey. This case is awaiting restoration but wanted to demostrate the quality of the taxidermy.

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Victorian mixed case by James Hutchings

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Victorian case of Pheasants by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Red Fox with English Partridge prey. This case is awaiting restoration but wanted to demostrate the quality of the taxidermy.

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Victorian European Red Fox with English Partridge prey. Detail of the taxidermy above.

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Victorian European Red Fox with English Partridge prey. Detail of the taxidermy above.

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Victorian European Polecat with Rabbit prey by James Hutchngs.

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Victorian European Red Fox with Mallard prey, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Red Fox with Red Grouse prey, by James Hutchings

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Victorian European Polecats, by James Hutchings

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Back of the typical pine case, showing mortice and tenon joint and clout nails so commonly used by James Hutchngs.

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Victorian Badger by James Hutchngs.

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Victorian European Coots, by James Hutchings

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Victorian Black Headed Gull by James Hutchngs.

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Victorian Ptarmigan by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Pheasants by James Hutchngs.

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Victorian Pheasants by James Hutchngs.

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Seabird case by James Hutchings

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Seabird case by James Hutchings

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Seabird case by James Hutchings

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Seabird case by James Hutchings

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Mixed case of birds by James Hutchings.

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Magpie in close up by James Hutchings.

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Elegant Barn Owl by James Hutchings

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Brown Trout by James Hutchings

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Brown Trout label by James Hutchings

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Brown Trout label by James Hutchings

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Extinct Bagot Goat by James Hutchings

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James Hutchings Blackbird and Jay. Victorian Taxidermist.

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James Hutchings Blackbird and Jay. Victorian Taxidermist.

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James Hutchings Blackbird and Jay. Victorian Taxidermist.

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James Hutchings Blackbird and Jay. Victorian Taxidermist.

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James Hutchings Blackbird and Jay. Victorian Taxidermist.

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European Buzzard by James Hutchings

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British Owls by James Hutchings

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Fox with Rabbit by James Hutchings

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Barn Owl by James Hutchings

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Cormorant by James Hutchings

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Mixed case by James Hutchings, containing Polecat with Greenfinch prey, Jay and Magpie

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Red Fox in close up by James Hutchings

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Mute Swan up by James Hutchings

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Wandering Albatross up by James Hutchings

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Magnificent Sea bird case by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. BCB Collection


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Victorian Wood Pigeon by James Hutchings.

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European Kestrels by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Pheasants by James Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Curlews by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Curlews by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Curlews by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Curlews by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Waterfowl in close up by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Waterfowl by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Kestrel in close up by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Victorian European Red Fox with Moorhen prey. This case has been restored, but wanted to demostrate the quality of the taxidermy.

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Victorian Bittern by James Hutchings. Many thanks for the image Peter


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Victorian Bittern groundwork detail by James Hutchings. Many thanks for the image Peter


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Victorian Cuckoos by Hutchings.


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Victorian Hen Pheasant by James Hutchings. This bird is rare due to being in part an abberation specimen. Totally original and not for sale.

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Victorian Hen Pheasant by James Hutchings in close up.

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North Atlantic Gannets and Black headed Gulls by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Wigeon and Tuffted duck by Hutchings.


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Victorian Herring Gulls by Hutchings.

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Victorian Kestrel and Pheasant by Hutchings.

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Brent Goose by Hutchings.


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Victorian mixed case by Hutchings.

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Moorhens by Hutchings with slug prey.


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Pair of Shellducks and Kingfisher by Hutchings. Victorian case. Many thanks for the picture Karen.

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Red Fox and Teal prey by Hutchings.


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European Red Fox with Partridge prey by James Hutchings. This fox however has the most unusual expression. Not like so many other Hutchings foxes seen.

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Victorian Owls by James Hutchings.

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Victorian European Buzzard and Rabbit prey by James Hutchings.

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Victorian European Fox in ambush with Polecat by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Common Gulls by James Hutchings.

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European Bittern by Hutchings of Aberystwyth
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European Brown Hare by Hutchings.

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European Red Squirrells by Hutchings.

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European Red Squirrells by Hutchings.

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Long Eared Owl and Tawny Owl by Hutchings.

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Polecat with skylark prey by Hutchings.

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Seabird case by Hutchings.

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Black Winged Stilts by Hutchings.

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Golden Eagle with chick and Rabbit prey by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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Green Woodpeckers by Hutchings.

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Closeup of the case above. Victorian case.

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Bantams by Hutchings. Victorian case

Most of their work is of common animals, particularly foxes. However, they were also known to have worked on elephants and other exotic animals. They also preserved rare birds which had been shot in Cardiganshire. The firm had shops in Bridge Street, and later Corporation Street, Aberystwyth, and they were said to be filled with all sorts of strange animals including a bear holding a silver dish (possibly made for a local mansion) and a calf with two heads. On his invoices, James Hutchings is described as a 'Taxidermist and Gun Smith' and he advertised for the skins of stoats, polecats, foxes, badgers and otters for making stoles.
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Pair of Victorian Merlins, by James Hutchings.


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Victorian Bittern in close up by Hutchings.

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Barn Owl by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Tawny Owl by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Restored case of European Fox with Moorhen prey by Hutchings Aberystwyth. Victorian case. Unusual pose and prey victim.

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Close up of European Fox with Moorhen prey by Hutchings Aberystwyth. Victorian case. Unusual pose and prey victim.

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Close up of Moorhen prey by Hutchings Aberystwyth. Victorian case. Unusual pose and prey victim.

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European Badger in ambush upon an Albino Mole by James Hutchings.

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Magical pair of European Herons by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. Victorian case

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Red Fox with Rabbits in ambush by James Hutchings.

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Seabirds by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Close up of Shearwaters by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Mixed case of Seabirds by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Red Fox and Grouse prey by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Red Fox with Grey Partridge by James Hutchings.

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Mixed case of Seabirds by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Simply stunning Bittern by Hutchings. Victorian case. Many thanks.

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Bittern in close up by Hutchings. Victorian case. Many thanks.

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Female Merlin and Male Sparrowhawk by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Red Fox with Grey Partridge prey by Hutchings.

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European Red Fox with Red Grouse prey by Hutchings.

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Polecats with Rabbit prey by Hutchings.

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European Red Fox with Grey Partridge prey by Hutchings.

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Polecats with Starling prey by Hutchings.

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Polecat with Skylark prey by Hutchings.

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Male and female Ringed Necked Pheasants by Hutchings.

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Mixed case by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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Mixed case of Seabirds by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Close up of European Cormorant by Hutchings. This bird is contained within a much larger case.

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Victorian gamebirds by Hutchings.

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Mixed case of Owls by Hutchings.


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Two Victorian Polecats with Rabbit prey by Hutchings.


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Mixed case of Owls by Hutchings.


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Close up of a Victorian Mallard by Hutchings. Fantastic attention to detail for what is a bird that is over 130 years old


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Close up of a Victorian Mallard by Hutchings. Fantastic attention to detail for what is a bird that is over 130 years old


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Polecat with Greenfinch prey by Hutchings. Victorian case

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European Grey Heron by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.


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Black Headed Gulls in Winter plumage by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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Mixed case of Sea birds by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Polecats with Water Rail prey by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Hutchings Fox and English Partridge.

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The Hutchings "Mixed Case" for which they were famous

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The Hutchings Mute Swan and Snipe in flight. Wonderful case.

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Victorian Moorhen in detail by Hutchings. Wonderful case.

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Bantam By Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

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The Hutchings Otter and fish prey. Wonderful case.

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Victorian Red Squirrels in detail by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. Wonderful case but as with most they fade quickly.

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Cormorant by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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Fox in ambush with two Red Grouse by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Stunning case of Black Rabbits by Hutchings.

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Stunning case of White Rabbits by Hutchings.

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Classic mixed case of birds by James Hutchings.

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European Heron by Hutchings.

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Stunning Barn Owl and Long Eared Owl by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Stunning Barn Owl and Female Kestrel by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Mixed case by Hutchings. Victorian case

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Manx Shearwater by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. Victorian case.

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Victorian Red Fox with Patridge by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

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Victorian Common Buzzard with Rabbit in detail by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

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Victorian Common Buzzard with Rabbit with female Kestrel on a rock above,by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

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Ring Necked Pheasants and English Partridge.

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Mixed case by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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European Red Fox ambushing a Polecat with Rabbit prey by James Hutchings.

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The Hutchings "Mixed Case" of Seabirds for which they were famous

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The Hutchings Hare

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The Hutchings Jay and Polecat. Wonderful case.

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The Hutchings Nightjar in flight

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Mallards by Hutchings of Aberystwyth, from my own collection. Wonderful and unique case.


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Red Kite and Marsh Harrier by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. BCB Collection


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Kittiwakes by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

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Otter with Fish by Hutchings of Aberystwyth, circa 1850's.

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Hutchings Badger from the Andy Henry Collection, now the BCB Collector has it.

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Sparrowhawks with Dunlin prey by Hutchings of Aberystwyth
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Sparrowhawks with Dunlin prey in close up by Hutchings of Aberystwyth
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Victorian Cuckoos by James Hutchings.

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Victorian Shellducks by James Hutchings.

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Barn Owl and Tawny Owl by Hutchings of Aberystwyth. Victorian Case.
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Great Spotted Woodpecker by Hutchings. Victorian case.


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Polcat by Hutchings. Victorian case.


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Feral Pigeons and Black Headed Gull by Jefferies. Victorian case.


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Pheasants by Hutchings of Aberystwyth.


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European Grey Heron by Hutchings.


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Red Squirrel by Hutchings. Victorian case.

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Victorian Canary by James Hutchings
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Victorian Common Gull by James Hutchings
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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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European Common Buzzard by Hutchings.


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