Taxidermy & Natural History

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: Pair of Victorian wall mounted kingfisher (Alcedinidae) dioramas by Allen & Co,...

SOLD: £2,000

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

SOLD: £1,400

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

SOLD: £1,100

Natural History: Giant South American River Turtle Blonde Shell (Podocnemis expansa), circ...

SOLD: £650

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

SOLD: £550

Taxidermy: 19th century elephant foot cigar case, the hinged wooden lid opening to reveal ...

SOLD: £500

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

SOLD: £460

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

SOLD: £440

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

SOLD: £440

Entomology; Over one hundred butterfly specimens, mainly Delius and African Colotis, incl...

SOLD: £420

Taxidermy - Northern Grants Gazelle (Nanger notata), adult male shoulder mount looking str...

SOLD: £340

Taxidermy: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), an adult stag shoulder mount with head turning to th...

SOLD: £320

Taxidermy: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), an adult stag shoulder mount with head turning to th...

SOLD: £300

Taxidermy: Cockerel (Gallus gallus domesticus), full adult mount with head turning slightl...

SOLD: £300

Deer antler chandelier, of triangular form, with three fitted lights H62cm

SOLD: £280

Taxidermy: Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), the shell mounted upon an ebonised wo...

SOLD: £260

Taxidermy: A Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), large adult head mount looking straight ahead

SOLD: £260

Taxidermy: late Victorian cased European Otter (Lutra lutra), full adult amount with head ...

SOLD: £260

Taxidermy: Herring Gull (Larus argentatus), full adult mount on open display with head tur...

SOLD: £260

Skins/hides: Zebra skin (Equus Quagga), adult flank hide with head, tail and shortened lim...

SOLD: £240

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