Victorian taxidermy

A Victorian Taxidermy Bittern, English, Circa 1890. A good example of a 19th century Bittern mounted in the original case.

Modelled with squirrels and British birds climbing and perched upon a stylised tree within a naturalistic setting

Though they didn’t have access to television or the internet, the Victorians had no problem keeping busy. Some looked to the supernatural realm for fulfillment, while others passed the time scouring their own backyards. From graveyard picnics to kitten taxidermy, here are some of the diversions people enjoyed in the Victorian era that might seem odd today.

Victorian Taxidermy scene with Bees Width: 10

Lot - Victorian cabinet with birds TAXIDERMIE, in a plexi box