Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...

Early 20th century taxidermy display case. Featuring various birds including a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron, a Blue Jay, a Red-wing Blackbird, and a crow, along with other spec...

The Duyvenbode’s Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is found in northern New Guinea. Named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode (June 2, 1804 – March 31, 1878) who was a Dutch merchant, trader of bird skins for fashion and naturalia. The colour palette of this bird is very special. Almost bronze like. A great match with the antique velvet base. Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work. The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...

This is a large antique specimen display dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine taxidermy showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Appealingly tall example, with a ...

This monumental work is inspired on the famous quote of Darwin. “If everyone were cast in the same mould, there would be no such thing as beauty.” It is because of this quote that we added Darwin to our name Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren. This quote also fits our goal to do all our taxidermy work without the use of factory moulds that are typical for contemporary taxidermy. We sculpt all our bodies by hand and therefor can create the unique poses like how they line up in this mayor work. We combined many different birds with many different features from many different points of the compass. Together they form a 17th Century like composition of colours and poses. This collection varies from the rare African Congo Peafowl and a gracious Stanley Crane to a regular Dutch chicken. Quoting Charles Darwin...

English Victorian diorama of taxidermy white dove in naturalistic setting on round black base (AS IS-repairs to bird)

This is a tall antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Tall, slim proportion - ideal for displayi...

This is a tall antique display showcase. An English, glass and stained pine taxidermy or ornament dome, dating to the early Victorian period,...

This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Distinctive embossed cushion within a medium sized d...

This is a wide antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or ornament showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Usefully broad in dia...