Victorian Taxidermy by Peter Spicer & Company

Victorian Historical Taxidermy

We decided to dedicate another specific page to the work of Peter Spicer and Peter Spicer & Sons, regarded by many as perhaps the finest Victorian taxidermist of his time. That said this firm was at the fore-front of british historical taxidermy exponents.

The aim of this webpage is to bring together the taxidermy work of Peter Spicer and the Peter Spicer Company so that you can appreciate the depth and extent of the work carried out. It is considered by many that this taxidermist is perhaps the finest british historical taxidermist of his time.
Whilst the overall aspects of the work produced by this person is considered to be of a high quality, many errors exist when considering the specimens on their own right. That said the overall compositions are pleasing to many, hence the prices that they command at auction, thats if you buy from auctions of course. In summary we do find his work honest and with artistic integrity.

For a definitive opinion on the work carried out by the firm of Peter Spicer and Sons, you would do well to purchase the book written by Mr R Chinnery. It cannot be over emphasised the contribution that Robert Chinnery has made to the re-vitalisation of this art form.

Two excellent books by Rob Chinnery on both Peter Spicer and Peter Spicer & Sons and Taxidermy in general

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Mr Peter Spicer

General view of the Spicer workshop in Leamington Spa.

Antique historical Peter Spicer taxidermy cases by example. We hope you enjoy them

Another case acquired this week by Peter Spicer, namely Blackcock. Fresh to the market and not for sale. There is an interesting history associated with this case but shall remain untold for now. More detailed images to follow, so enjoy!!!!.

Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.

Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.

Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.
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Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.
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Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.
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Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.
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Close up of one of the birds to denote the quality of this taxidermy" and this is a particularly fine specimen.

Single Kingfisher by Peter Spicer & Sons in an all glass case.
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Nice case of a Sandpiper by J Spicer. Not really our thing but if you want it then contact the site and we'll put you in touch with the seller.This case does have some historical taxidermy interest, but not for us.

Sandpiper by J Spicer. Label from the above case.

Kingfisher by Peter Spicer & Sons

Kingfisher by Peter Spicer & Sons, close up of the above case

Otter Head by Peter Spicer & Sons

Otter Head by Peter Spicer & Sons

Barn Owl by EF Spicer & Sons. Very nice example from the relative of Peter Spicer.
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European Badger by Peter Spicer & Sons. A few years ago now this case sold at auction not far from Darlington. We, at the time were informed that the case was mothed by those who viewed the sale. Anyhow it sold for less than Ł500. One wonders what it sold for after that.

European Widgeon by Peter Spicer & Sons.
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Fantastic Ptarmigan by Peter Spicer, unfaded, but in Summer plumage but a very good example of "British Historical Taxidermy"

Trade mark pebble by Peter Spicer & sons

Classic Spicer signature within the groundwork of each case.

European Pochard by Peter Spicer & Sons.

European Pochard by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Mixed case by EF Spicer.

Fantastic Fox mask by Peter Spicer, retaining much of its original colour.

Spanish Ibex by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Deformed Piglet suggested to be by Peter Spicer & Sons

Wigeon (drake) by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Wigeon (drake) by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Wigeon (drake) by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Ptarmigan. This is a case by Peter Spicer, the quality is obvious, well to the relative experts that is. When victorian mounts age they develop a charm all of their own.

Snowy Owl by Peter Spicer. Copywrite Mr Sailor. Many thanks for its unrestricted use. We have been looking for a suitable image to create a limited edition free print from for a while. Close ups of this image to follow on the Peter Spicer page.

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