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Taxidermy is the art of mounting or reproducing animals for display or study and in the past the word has been associated with large gloomy Victorian houses filled with stuffed animals.

However in recent years, taxidermy has emerged from the shadows as a collecting area in its own right and in the United Kingdom there are now dealers who deal only in taxidermy. In Victorian times, taxidermists performed a valuable service, bringing wildlife into homes and allowing the inhabitants to see real birds and mammals at close quarters. They could also create trophies to provide mementoes of a good day's fishing or hunting.

The value of taxidermy specimens is enhanced by the presence of an original label detailing when and where the specimen was obtained and by a trade label of the taxidermist, the most sought after being Rowland Ward of London.

In assessing a taxidermied specimen, the potential more... buyer should carefully study the colours and brightness of the specimen, the eyes, the detail of the groundwork, style and condition of the case and the rarity of the species. Worm or insect eaten specimens, fading, and other damage substantially reduce the value of taxidermied items. less...

A large and impressive moa leg bone, found at pyramid valley,…
Impressive Moa Leg Bone Found at Pyramid Valley, N. Canterbury

A large and impressive moa leg bone, found at pyramid valley, north canterbury. Pyramid valley in the Hurunui District of New Zealand is located near Waikari in the north canterbury region 80 KM north-west of Christchurch. It is well known for its prominen

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A collection of wine books, Titles include, wine atlas of New…
Wine Books Collection

A collection of wine books, Titles include, wine atlas of New Zealand by Michael Cooper. Hardback. 2002. Published by Hodder moa Bekett, wine by Hugh Johnson. Softback. 1974. Published by Mitchell Beazley, the world atlas of Wine:2E by Hugh Johnson. 1977.

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A North Island giant moa skull, Dinornis novaezealandia, the…
North Island Giant Moa Skull from Mason's Dry Cave

A North Island giant moa skull, Dinornis novaezealandia, the main beak section a plaster reconstruction. Provenance: Found by our vendor c1970 in Mason's Dry Cave, Waitomo district. Length 7.87 in. Width 4.72 in. Height 3.54 in.

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Replica New Zealand moa foot skeleton, 32 cm
32cm Replica Moa Foot Skeleton from New Zealand

Replica New Zealand moa foot skeleton, 12.60 in.

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An extinct moa skeleton, Little Bush Moa or Anomalopteryx…
Extinct Moa Skeleton on Wooden Base

An extinct moa skeleton, Little Bush Moa or Anomalopteryx didiformis, the bones nearly entirely from the one bird, the skull with some rebuilding and full plaster replacement mandible. Constructed using No.8 and fuse wire displayed on a wooden base with al

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Extinct moa skeleton, Mantell's moa, species Pachyornis…
Moa Skeleton with Constructed Skull

Extinct moa skeleton, Mantell's moa, species Pachyornis geranoides, the bones nearly entirely from one bird, the skull a full constructed replacement, part of the original skull sold with this lot. Height 27.56 in. Length 49.21 in. Constructed using No.8…

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Pelvis and leg bones from an extinct little bush moa, the…
Extinct Moa Pelvis and Leg Bones

Pelvis and leg bones from an extinct little bush moa, the pelvis with some distress, the pairs of femur, tibia and metatarsus quite intact. All bones probably from the same bird. The tibia, length 15.94 in. Provenance: Found by our vendor early 1970's in…

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Four extinct moa leg bones, from a small species, includes…
Extinct Moa Leg Bones from Waitomo District Farm

Four extinct moa leg bones, from a small species, includes three femur and two tibia, four of these are probably two pairs. The longest 12.40 in. Provenance: Found by our vendor c.1960/1970 on his Oparure family farm or in the greater south Waitomo…

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Three extinct moa leg bones, together with another part bone…
Extinct Moa Leg Bones and Plaster Mould

Three extinct moa leg bones, together with another part bone and moulded plaster bone. Includes one femur, one tibia with half plaster, two metatarsus (one is a plaster mould of the other) and one probably a fibula. Longest 28.94 in. Note: Found by our…

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An extinct adult little bush moa skeleton display, the near…
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

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A collection of eight moa vertebrae bones, good condition with…
Collection of Eight Moa Vertebrae Bones in Excellent Condition

A collection of eight moa vertebrae bones, good condition with minimal erosion.

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A large bone, presumably from a moa, partially fossilised, old…
Fossilised Moa Bone with Label

A large bone, presumably from a moa, partially fossilised, old paper label 'Roto [Manakeruia'], B. Wilson, A. Davies, 3/12/17'

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A rare calcified moa pelvis, displaying calcification…
Rare 35,000-Year-Old Calcified Moa Pelvis Discovered

A rare calcified moa pelvis, displaying calcification suggesting this pelvis is at least 35,000 years old. Length 18.50 in. Together with two other moa bones. Note: It is recorded that moa roamed New Zealand for millions of years until their extinction…

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An extinct North Island giant moa leg, species Dinornis…
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…

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An extinct adult male stout-legged moa skeleton, predominantly…
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…

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A rare complete set of Dinornis robustus (giant moa) foot bones,…
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

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Collection of moa bones comprising one large and two smaller…
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

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A collection of 19 moa bones, mainly leg bones of various sizes.
Assorted MOA Leg Bones Collection

A collection of 19 moa bones, mainly leg bones of various sizes.

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A collection of eight moa vertebrae bones, good condition with…
Collection of Eight Moa Vertebrae in Excellent Condition

A collection of eight moa vertebrae bones, good condition with minimal erosion.

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The pelvis and leg bones of a moa, in fair to good condition…
Moa Pelvis and Leg Bones in Good Condition

The pelvis and leg bones of a moa, in fair to good condition with minimal losses or erosion.

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Extinct Moa (New Zealand) foot bones, together with photograph…
Extinct Moa Foot Bones and Letter (1939)

Extinct Moa (New Zealand) foot bones, together with photograph & letter dated 1939

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A moa jaw bone and a collection of tracheal ring and claw bones.
Moa Jaw and Tracheal Ring with Claws

A moa jaw bone and a collection of tracheal ring and claw bones.

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A collection of approximately 25 moa rib bones and bone parts.
Assorted MOA Rib Bones Collection

A collection of approximately 25 moa rib bones and bone parts.

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Extinct Moa (New Zealand) foot bones, together with photograph…
Extinct Moa Foot Bones and Letter (1939)

Extinct Moa (New Zealand) foot bones, together with photograph & letter dated 1939

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