Taxidermy & Natural History

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Department Specialist

Jessica Tarver

Specialist Valuer & Catalogue Curator





Sell Taxidermy, Entomology & Natural History Collections at Auction


Our Taxidermy & Natural History department stands at the forefront of celebrating and preserving the marvels of the natural world through the meticulous and respectful art of taxidermy. Our department is dedicated to a wide array of natural history items, including expertly crafted taxidermy specimens, entomological collections and botanical models, each with a story to tell and a beauty to unveil.

Consignment with our department offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it provides an opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to connect with a passionate and knowledgeable community that appreciates the intricate beauty and scientific importance of these items. Secondly, our expert team, with a specialist understanding and respect for the ethical considerations surrounding taxidermy and natural history collections, ensures that all items are handled with the utmost care and presented in a manner that highlights their aesthetic and scientific value.

Additionally, our established reputation and extensive network enable us to reach a wide audience of collectors and natural history enthusiasts, ensuring that each item finds an appreciative new home where it will be valued and preserved. Whether you are looking to consign a single piece or an entire collection, our team is committed to providing a seamless, professional service, maximising the visibility and value of your consignment. At Dugglebys, we celebrate the legacy of the natural world, offering a platform for the ethical sale and appreciation of taxidermy and natural history artifacts.

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a taxidermy valuation below.

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Recent Sale Highlights

Taxidermy: Early 20th century Bengal Tiger skin rug (Panthera tigris tigris), adult female...

SOLD: £1,400

19th century Germany entomology collectors cabinet, with thirty four glazed specimen drawe...

SOLD: £1,200

Entomology: Entomology Collectors Cabinet, housing a collection of approximately one thous...

SOLD: £1,100

Taxidermy: Monarch Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), a large monarch stag shoulder mount looking ...

SOLD: £550

Taxidermy: Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), full mount adult cock bird facing forward, wit...

SOLD: £480

Anthropomorphic Taxidermy: European Badger (Meles meles) stick stand, full adult mount in ...

SOLD: £440

Entomology: Single glazed display of Birdwing (Ornithoptera) butterflies, circa 20th centu...

SOLD: £440

Taxidermy: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), full mount adult on open display, in r...

SOLD: £440

Entomology: Single glazed display of butterflies, circa 20th century, single glazed displa...

SOLD: £380

Taxidermy; Mongoose (Herpestidae) fighting three Indian cobras (Naja naja), the cobras ent...

SOLD: £360

Taxidermy: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), adult male imperial stag shoulder mount looking stra...

SOLD: £360

Skins/Hides: Victorian Tiger skin rug (tigris tigris), with green backing with scalloped e...

SOLD: £340

Taxidermy: Early 20th century Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), adult skin rug with ...

SOLD: £340

Entomology: Single glazed display of African butterflies, circa 20th century, single glaze...

SOLD: £320

Entomology: Single glazed display of butterflies, circa 20th century, single glazed displa...

SOLD: £320

Entomology: Single glazed display of Satyridae butterflies from South America, circa 20th ...

SOLD: £300

Entomology: Single glazed display of Moths of the British Isles, circa 20th century, singl...

SOLD: £300

Entomology: Single glazed display of African Saturniidae (Emperors) moths, circa 20th cent...

SOLD: £300

Taxidermy: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), adult male imperial stag shoulder mount looking stra...

SOLD: £300

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Barn Owl (Tyto alba), full adult mount perched upon a tree stum...

SOLD: £280

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