This business was established in 1855 by John F. Dewar at 48, North Hanover Street, As well as being a taxidermist, he was ad importer of exotic birds and fish, and also had a poultry yard and pheasantry ar Rosebank House, Broughton Road. He was still operating in 1882, but by 1891 his son James F. Dewar had taken over, and the business had moved to 2, St. Patricks Square, where it remained until at least the time of the first world war. James Dewar continued to offer the interesting and wide range of services his father had.
We have bought major collections from museums and private collectors.
Offer your items here.
Taxidermy law can be complicated.
We make it our business to know the laws surrounding the trade, keeping up to date with changes in current legislation so you can buy in confidence.
The House of Taxidermy does not source modern taxidermy specimens that have been killed for the purpose of taxidermy. Our modern taxidermy is mainly roadkill and catkill as these are sadly the top two threats to British wildlife. We also get animals that have died of old age, largely from zoos and falconers.
Antique pieces for us are another matter. Although some of these old specimens were hunted, we see no harm in trading them today.
Destroying them will not bring the animal back.
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