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Errol Fuller, colletor of taxidermy profile video

Posted on January 23, 2013 | Leave a comment

Great video profile of the taxidermy collector Errol Fuller

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Van Ingen – artists in taxidermy

Posted on January 6, 2012 | 1 Comment

The 2nd of a number of classic Van Ingen photos I will be posting. This one is from one of their promotional brochures.

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Van Ingen Bear Lamps

Posted on January 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

A pair of fantastic Van Ingen bear lamps!

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Squirrel wall light

Posted on November 27, 2011 | 1 Comment

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Taxidermy Capuchin monkey‏ with a necklace

Posted on September 12, 2011 | 2 Comments

A proverb one said ‘a good monkey is hard to find’, actually I just made that up for the sake of context. A good taxidermy monkey is hard to find though and this wonderful Capuchin monkey is quite special indeed.

The costume is rather intriguing, according to the Denver History museum - where its current owner took it for some professional inspection after being discovered wrapped in newspaper in an attic – the necklace is made up of toxic seeds likely to have come from Brazil.

This fine monkey is for sale too. If you are interested get in touch via the comment feature below and I will put you in touch with the seller.

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Black rhinoceros foot coffee table

Posted on August 19, 2011 | Leave a comment

In my extensive trawling through sites and shops offering vintage taxidermy I have NEVER come across anything like this piece from the excellent Taxidermy Emporium:

A totally unique piece of modern taxidermy, Black rhinoceros foot coffee table, This is a one off items, top quality , very thick plate glass top in A1 condtion, You will not see another like this, Fantastic interior design piece, complete with Article 10 CITES documentation.

It can be yours – if I dont find the money first for £2750.

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Van Ingen leopard head taxidermy

Posted on August 4, 2011 | 5 Comments

The latest addition to the family – a superb piece of vintage Van Ingen taxidermy. Van Ingen were the taxidermist of choice to India’s Raj in the 19th and early 20th century. This leopard head is actually mounted on a black mahogany wooded shield favored by Rowland Ward – England’s finest taxidermist of the same period.

Van Ingen trophy heads are easily identifiable for their trademark snarling expression and lifelike features. Hope you like it as much as I do.

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Zebra leg lamp

Posted on July 28, 2011 | 6 Comments

Its arrived! After purchasing a vintage zebra leg lamp on ebay a while ago and using it as a bedside lamp, I set my mind to finding one to match. Not an easy task as it turned out.

My quest set me on a journey till I found Scott Rice of Rice’s Taxidermy in the USA. Scott worked his magic and yesterday I collected the finished lamp.

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Polar bear taxidermy

Posted on July 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

Stuffed polar bear from Deyrolle, Paris

Top on my list of taxidermy purchases – well ones that I currently can’t afford anyway, is a polar bear. Ethically sourced, vintage and a couple of hundred years old (although in perfect condition) of course.

For interior design impact there isn’t much that could compare with the sight of a polar bear on its hind legs in your hallway or bay window.

Polar bear in private collection, previously from Fox's Mints

This example for instance hails from Fox’s Mints and now resides (you can sense my envy) in a private house.

The history of stuffed polar bears is checkered certainly – in this Telegraph article a polar bear which became the symbol of Fox’s Glacier mints has been put on display at a museum after more than 40 years hidden from view.

For those seeking one of their own a good piece in fine condition can go for anything from £10 – 25k upwards. If you have one do get in touch.

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