Pratt & Sons was probably the best known of the three most familiar taxidermy businesses in Brighton. This family concern spanned at least three generations, and was begun by the brothers Hery and John Pratt in 1852, probably at 35, Duke Street. Around 1862 they moved to 44 Ship Street, and then by 1875 they were at 11, North Street Quadrant. The business was continued by a son (probably of Henry), Edwin (1850-92), whose own sons Edwin Albert (1874-1952) and John Henry followed in their father's footsteps.
We have bought major collections from museums and private collectors.
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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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