H. T. Shopland of Torquay in Devon was responsible for some of the most attractive and distinct of all taxidermy cases. A typical example contains beautiful glistening rocks extending right up the back ad across the top of the glass-sided case. Not all his cases incorporate them, for a considerable amount of time must have gone into their construction. Those that do, which represent his best work - and were probably turned out in the 20th century, for it is believed he was still in business in 1920s, and possibly beyond - are extremely artistic and attractive, and quite out of the ordinary.
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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