Alvino Bagni Bull Sculpture
Alvino Bagni (Italian, 1919-2009), bull sculpture, glazed ceramic, metal horns, height 7.09 in. length 11.02 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Late Victorian taxidermy Pike in pine display case, naturalistic surround
Late Victorian taxidermy Pike, depicting a magnificent and large specimen within a naturalistic surround, set within a large pine period display case, 56 x 108 x 11.02 in.
Victorian South American Bird Diorama in Hardwood-Framed Glass Case
A late Victorian cased taxidermy diorama of south American birds, late 19th century, an array of colourful birds of various species perched on tree twigs above a naturalistic earth floor with beetles, in a hardwood-framed case glazed to all sides, 35.83…
Antique Australian Blackwood Timber Specimen Board Display Frame
Timber specimen board antique Australian blackwood framed display housing sixty timber specimen examples, thirty one of which are native to Australia and New Zealand, all attractively captioned, early 20th century, 38.19 in. high, 21.65 in. wide
Tropidacris Dux: Red Winged Grasshopper Specimen in Display Case
Insect specimen, Tropidacris Dux, Peru, red winged Grasshopper, mounted in black framed display case, height 12.99 in., width 12.99 in., depth 2.36 in.
Four horned Rhino Beetles mounted in black framed display case
Insect specimens, Eupatorus gracilicornis, Thailand, four horned Rhino Beetles, mounted in black framed display case, height 14.96 in., width 11.02 in., depth 2.36 in.
Late Victorian Australian Parrot Taxidermy Diorama by Arthur Coles
A late Victorian Cedar-Cased taxidermy diorama of Australian parrots, Arthur Coles, Melbourne, late 19th century, a King parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, crimson and Eastern rosellas, various lorikeets, and budgerigars, variously mounted on a tree and the groun
Three-Headed Duckling: Taxidermy Display in Cloche (16.5 cm)
A taxidermied three headed duckling in display cloche, height 6.50 in.
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Taxidermy on Timber Stand
Cased taxidermy sulphur crested cockatoo standing on a timber stand, height 24.41 in. x width 14.96 in. x depth 8.27 in.
19th Century Cockatoo Taxidermy Display Cabinet
Sulphur-Crested cockatoo taxidermy display in cabinet, 19th century, 27.56 in. high, 18.70 in. wide, 12.01 in. deep
Tiger Hunt Diorama with Marlborough Figures
Tiger Hunt diorama. Includes Marlborough painted white metal figures of four elephants with mahouts and hunters, lone beater, three tigers and scenery. Displayed in velvet lined antique glazed case with rear door. Length 26.38 in., height 12.99 in., depth…
Victorian Australian Bird Dome Display
Victorian dome cased display of 10 Australian birds, in a naturalistic setting, the oval rosewood base with bun feet, 24.80 in. high
Iridescent Jewel Beetles in Antique Mahogany Case
A collection of sixty iridescent jewel beetles, presented in 19th century mahogany lidded case. 10.04 in. x 11.81 in.
Morpho Blue Butterfly Display
A framed cased display of fifteen morpho blue Cypres and other butterflies, striking iridescent blue tones to many. 17.72 in. x 23.62 in.
Victorian Taxidermy Shieldrakes in Cased Pair
A cased pair of Victorian taxidermy Shieldrakes, naturalistically posed on rocks and seaweed, signed Thomas Elliss, Swaffham, March 23rd 1855. Height 18.90 in., width 32.28 in., depth 8.66 in. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
Antique-style Brass and Ebonised Orrery with Glass Dome
A brass and ebonised fusee movement orrery, after the antique, with a glass dome and fitted wooden base, the dome 16.54 in. high
19th Century Bird Diorama
A taxidermied bird diorama, 19th century, composed of waterbirds and sparrows in a stylised landscape, 13.78 in. high, 15.75 in. wide, 3.94 in. deep
Bowerbird Taxidermy Trio in Glass Dome
Taxidermy group of three bowerbirds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, within glass dome, height 17.91 in. width 16.14 in. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Bird Tree Taxidermy
Taxidermy tree of birds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted tree, with blue sky background, within a glazed cedar case, height 37.40 in. width 25.59 in. depth 12.60 in. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
White Cockatoo Taxidermy in Glazed Wooden Case
Taxidermy white cockatoo, the specimen on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, with blue sky background, within a glazed wooden case, height 25.59 in. width 16.54 in. depth 8.66 in. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Glazed Skull Mugs with Impressed Marks
Two ceramic glazed skull mugs impressed marks
Pig-tusk Vesta Case
Vesta case, silverplated in the form of a tusk with pig finial
Exotic Bird Diorama Under Dome - 44cm High
A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with four colourful and exotic birds, 17.32 in. high
Exotic Bird Diorama Under Dome
A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with three colourful and exotic birds, the dome 21.26 in. high
Two-Headed Lamb Taxidermy in Glazed Case
A rare two-headed lamb full taxidermy mount in glazed case, the standing lamb in ebonised case. 19.69 in. x 14.76 in. x 19.69 in.
Seaweed Showcase
Seaweed: A similar range in two albums and loose; almost all attractively displayed and annotated on individual pages. (60 displays).
New Zealand Bittern Taxidermy in Glazed Display Case
A taxidermy New Zealand Bittern (Kaoriki), late 19th century. The bird set amongst foliage in a glazed colonial display case. 25.59 in. x 16.54 in.
Victorian Bird Taxidermy Display - 70cm Wide
Victorian glazed taxidermy display, ducks, parrots and small birds 27.56 in. wide
Victorian Duck Taxidermy Display - 70cm Wide
Victorian glazed taxidermy display, four ducks 27.56 in. wide
Victorian Bird Taxidermy Display
Victorian glazed taxidermy display, five small birds 81 wide
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Pitt and the Cathedral: A Graveyard Endeavour
James Gillray (English, 1765 - 1815) [William Pitt] the Minister endeavouring to eke out Dr. Pr.Ty..N's Bisho-prick', [R. Phillips, Southwark, 1787], etching, 33 9.45 in. Pitt holds up the dome of St. Paul's which he is to place over Lincoln Cathedral. He…
55cm Bird Taxidermy Dome Display
Taxidermy bird display in dome case, height 21.65 in.,
Cobra and Mongoose Taxidermy Display, 55cm Height
A taxidermy cobra and mongoose display piece, height 21.65 in.
70+ Insect Taxidermy Display in Pine Frame
A large taxidermy multiple insect framed display, the 70+ mainly insects including stag horn and other beetles, long horn beetles, stick insects, grasshoppers, crab, etc. In pine glazed display frame. 18.90 in. x 24.61 in.
Antique Lyre Bird Feather Display
An antique lyre bird tail feather display on plush velvet ground in gilt frame shadow box, circa 1880, 39.37 in. x 29.13 in.
Victorian Shellwork House with Clock and Paper Flowers
A Victorian cased shellwork house Facade, centred with a clock, the garden with paper flowers, height 17.72 in., width 19.29 in., depth 3.94 in.
Taxidermy Seabirds in Glazed Rosewood Case
A cased group of taxidermy seabirds, the nine various specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, with blue sky background, within a glazed rosewood framed case, height 27.95 in., width 31.89 in., depth 8.27 in.
Kookaburra Taxidermy by R. Allder
19th century taxidermy of Australian kookaburra in glazed case with naturalistic setting, by R. Allder, Naturalist Co. Bartholomew St, Newbury
Rockwork Goose Taxidermy by E. Allen & Co
A taxidermy goose by E. Allen & Co, cased, standing on a naturalistic rockwork with grasses, trade label to reverse, height 27.95 in., width 28.94 in., depth 10.63 in.
Male Raggiana Bird of Paradise Taxidermy Display
A taxidermy male Raggiana bird of paradise, displaying on a twig perch in a mahogany framed case, height 24.80 in., width 19.69 in., depth 15.35 in. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, The Owston Collection, 26 June 2010, part of lot 1204
Snowy Owl Taxidermy in Mahogany Frame
A taxidermy adult snowy owl, on a tree stump, in a mahogany framed case, height 32.09 in., width 21.85 in., depth 15.75 in. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, The Owston Collection, 26 June 2010, part of lot 1204
Victorian Mopoke Owl Taxidermy Display Case
Taxidermied Victorian mopoke owl in glazed display case 20.87 in. height
Extinct Little Bush Moa Skeleton Display
An extinct adult little bush moa skeleton display, the near complete moa (Anomalopteryx didiformis) skeleton principally from the one bird found c.1969/1970 on a private farm, in Hill Top Cave, Oparure, South Waitomo by our vendor. A couple of years later
Colonial bird taxidermy display in Australian cedar case
A Colonial taxidermy bird display in Australian cedar case, circa 1870, 33.46 in. high, 27.56 in. wide, 11.02 in. deep
Antique Taxidermy Pike in Glass Case
A glass cased taxidermy prize freshwater pike, English, circa 1900 Piccadilly, London taxidermy label verso the case 16.14 in. high, 39.76 in. wide, 7.09 in. deep
Extinct North Island Giant Moa Leg Displayed
An extinct North Island giant moa leg, species Dinornis novaezelandiae, consisting of femur, tibia, metatarsus and toe bones. Mostly from one bird, some restoration and plaster cast replacement. Wire mounted on a display stand. Height 49.21 in. Provenance…
Extinct male stout-legged moa skeleton for sale
An extinct adult male stout-legged moa skeleton, predominantly the bones from one bird, some plaster restoration and replacement. Height 31.10 in. Provenance: Found by our vendor in 1965 on his Oparure family farm, south Waitomo district. Copy of 1968…
30 cm Barnacle Coral Display
Large barnacle coral display specimen diameter 11.81 in.
Early 20th Century Princess Parrot Taxidermy in Display Case
Taxidermy, Princess parrot, early 20th century, in oval glazed and cedar display case, height 8.66 in. width 13.78 in. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW
Pair of Quails in Glazed Display Case
Taxidermy, pair of Quails, early 20th century, in glazed display case, height 12.99 in. width 15.35 in. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW
Victorian Bird Taxidermy Display in Glass Dome
A Victorian taxidermy bird display in original glass dome housing 12 assorted birds, 19th century, 20.47 in. high
Australian Taxidermy Birds in Cedar Case and Table
19th century Australian selection of taxidermy birds, set within a wonderful cedar case and table, all perched on branch, the table and case accented with bobbin turned supports, 76.38 in. x 41.73 in.
Two Master Ships Diorama
Diorama of a two master ships. 78.74 in. x 22.24 in.
Taxidermy Heron Under Glass Dome
A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome, height 17.72 in.
Malachite Mineral Sample Case in Book Form
A rare malachite case containing mineral samples late 19th century, the case in a form of a book, the lid opening to reveal eighteen glass cased specimen samples, the paper label to the interior of the lid noting the specimen names. 1.77 in. high, 10.71…
Exotic Insect Collection: Cameroon Beetles in Cases
A collection of exotic Insects, including Cameroon beetles, cased.
Complete set of Giant Moa foot bones
A rare complete set of Dinornis robustus (giant moa) foot bones, a tarsometatarsus and articulated toe bones, held together with display wire, length 30.31 in. Note: This South Island giant moa was the largest of all moa
Bird and Quail Diorama
A diorama of a bar-tailed godwit bird surrounded by quails in glass case, 19th century 13.39 in. high, 18.50 in. wide, 11.02 in. deep
Framed Fern Display by L. Hooker, 19th Century
A framed fern display, New Zealand, 19th century, label verso 'Framed By L. Hooker, Hawera, 27.95 in. x 22.44 in. overall
Taxidermy Snake in Glass Dome on Ceramic Base
A taxidermy snake in glass dome on ceramic base, 19th/20th century, 16.14 in. high
19th Century Taxidermy Bird Display in Glass Dome
An antique taxidermied bird display in glass dome, 19th century, the dome 21.26 in. high
19th Century Taxidermied Kiwi Bird in Glass Case
A taxidermied kiwi bird in glass case (unassociated), 19th century, the case 15.75 in. high, 18.90 in. wide, 7.87 in. deep
Rare Pink and White Terraces Teapot
A rare Pink and White Terraces silica coated teapot, thick textured coating. height 5.71 in. Provenance: Ex. the Oparau Museum (near Kawhia) where it was on display for many years with the associated note: 'This is a... teapot from the Tarawera Eruption 18
19th Century Bird Taxidermy Display Case
A taxidermied bird display in case, 19th century, 21.26 in. high, 17.72 in. wide, 11.81 in. deep
WWI Diorama in Perspex Case
A scale model diorama of World War I scene in Perspex display case 9.06 in. x 27.17 in. x 18.90 in.
Raggiana Paradisae: Stunning Bird of Paradise Taxidermy
Large taxidermy bird of paradise in dome fine grade example of a Raggiana Paradisae, bird of paradise native of Papua New Guinea. This bird features a vibrant green neck yellow head, brownish red feathers and a black crest with a great plume of yellow feat
Victorian Tropical Bird Taxidermy Display
Victorian taxidermy bird display three tropical birds in glass dome on ebonised base, height 13.78 in.
Moa bones and artifacts from Waikato cave
Collection of moa bones comprising one large and two smaller leg/foot bones with three toe bones, other small bone, three gizzard stones and five stalagmite pieces. These we found by the Auckland Speleology (caving) Society in 1957 in a limestone cave near
Victorian Taxidermy Australian Bird Display
Victorian cased taxidermy Australian birds, posed perched on branches. 42.13 in. x34.25 in. x 15.35 in.
Victorian Taxidermy Bird Set in Glass Case
Victorian cased set taxidermy birds, glass and wood case enclosing twenty-one birds, ostensibly of Australian native birds 30.31 in. x 35.83 in.
Mounted Mosasaur Skull from Late Cretaceous Period
A mounted Mosasaur (Platecarpus ictericus) skull, late Cretaceous Period, Niobrara Formation, Kansas, mounted on a black enamelled metal stand, within a glazed display case. skull 18.50 in. x 18.11 in. x 9.84 in., glazed case 21.85 in. high, 23.62 in.…
White Tropical Coral Specimen with Display Stand
A large impressive oblong white tropical coral specimen, of boat form and in excellent condition. With metal display stand. Length 11.42 in.
Vintage Shark Jaws Display Set
Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for display. Width 9.06 in. and 12.99 in.
Italian Botanical Collage
An Italian collage of pressed botanical samples. 38.58 in. x 30.51 in.
Vintage Shark Jaws Display Pair
Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for display. Widths 9.06 in. and 12.99 in.
Butterfly Taxidermy Collection
Collection of taxidermy butterflies in case
Taxidermy Displays: Spider, Moths, Scorpion & Spider Fight
Three taxidermy displays, Pamphobeteus antinous (Peru) F., a spider, framed and glazed, specimen 7.48 in. long, 12.60 in. x 10.63 in., Tacua speciosa, Pomponia imperatoria & Tosena faciata, three taxidermy moths, framed as one, 12.60 in. x 10.63 in. x 11…
Crested Grebe Diorama
Victorian cased diorama of a taxidermy crested grebe in a naturalistic setting
Rock-bound Falcons: Victorian Taxidermy Diorama
Victorian cased diorama of two taxidermy falcons in a naturalistic rock setting
Victorian Bird Diorama with Taxidermy Specimens
Victorian cased diorama of four taxidermy specimen birds including goldfinch, woodpecker, etc, in naturalistic setting
19th Century English Taxidermied Bird in Glass Dome
Taxidermied bird under glass dome, English, 19th century, 14.57 in. high
19th Century English Taxidermy Bird Pair in Case
Pair of cased Taxidermied birds, English, 19th century, 30.71 in. high, 13.78 in. wide, 7.87 in. deep
Avian Collection in Display Case
A cased set of taxidermied birds
Exotic Bird Taxidermy Set, 19th Century
Cased set of taxidermied exotic birds, English, including a Toucan and a Quetzel (now extinct), 19th century, 32.28 in. high, 20.87 in. wide, 8.27 in. deep. Provenance: J B Hawkins Antiques
Vintage Bird Taxidermy Display Case
Vintage taxidermy bird in display case, width 12.99 in. X diameter 7.68 in. X height 14.37 in. approx
19th Century Bird Diorama Under Dome
A bird diorama under dome, 19th century, 9.45 in. high
Vintage Red Tailed Black Cockatoo Taxidermy on Stump
A taxidermy red tailed black cockatoo, on tree stump, in glass case, circa 1950.
Glass-encased English pike taxidermy from 1890
A taxidermy English pike, cased in glass, circa 1890.
Glass-cased Sparrowhawk Taxidermy, 1880
A taxidermy sparrowhawk, cased in glass, circa 1880.
1880 Taxidermy Partridge Trio in Glass Case
Two taxidermy partridges and one other, cased in glass, circa 1880.
Dome Top Shell Collection Display
Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 12.99 in. high
Victorian Otter Taxidermy Display Case
A Victorian cased taxidermy Otter, late 19th century. Height 26.57 in. Width 49.61 in. Depth 11.42 in.
Victorian Animal Diorama with Taxidermy Subjects
A Victorian ornithological / Animalia, diorama, taxidermy, figure group, late 19th century, including Owls, Eagles, duck and various taxidermy, subjects housed in glass display case. Height 29.53 in. Width 36.61 in. Depth 11.81 in.
Victorian Animal Diorama with Owls and Duck
A Victorian ornithological / Animalia, diorama, taxidermy, figure group, late 19th century, including Owls, duck and various taxidermy subjects, housed in glass display case. Height 28.35 in. Width 37.40 in. Depth 10.24 in.
Standing Hedgehog Taxidermy in Glass Cabinet with Foliage
A taxidermy figure of a standing hedgehog, in original wall mounted glass sided cabinet with forest foliage and debris. Details on reverse. 'Caught at J. Forbes by T. Coutts, mounted by USP 1923. 17.72 in. x 10.24 in. x 15.35 in.
Australian Bird Diorama in Mahogany Glass Case
An antique bird diorama in a glass case, 19th to early 20th century, comprising approximately thirty Australian bird species including a lyrebird pair, frogmouth, various parrots, wading birds and others posed naturalistically upon branches in a mahogany f
Victorian Frigate Diorama
Victorian cased diorama of a four Masted Frigate. 20.47 in. x 31.89 in.
19th Century Glass Dome with Taxidermy Parrot
A taxidermy Alexandria parrot in 19th century glass dome. 19.69 in. high
King Parrot Taxidermy in Glass Dome (9 words)
A taxidermy king parrot in 19th century glass dome. 21.65 in. high
Australian Taxidermy Birds Under Glass Dome
An Australian taxidermy Bower bird and Regent Rifle bird under glass dome, 19th century. 18.90 in. high, 12.60 in. diameter. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…