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Manx Shearwater by Joseph Cullingford of County Durham
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There was during the mid 1800's a preference for birds to be cased as scientific examples of their genus. Most likely as a consequence of Darwin's expeditions and the influence of the newly opened Natural History Museum in London. Probably the best exponents of such work were:
Joseph Cullingford 1877- 1905
Robert Duncan 1862 - 1909 and
James Sheals 1856 - 1929
Osprey dated 1863,by Robert Duncan of County Durham
Interesting document detailing the death of John Duncan aged 71.
Painting by one of finest victoriann taxidermists John Duncan. This depicts an Osprey. This image was provide by a relative of the Duncan family in Newcastle.
Painting by one of finest victoriann taxidermists John Duncan. This depicts a Peregrine Falcon. This image was provide by a relative of the Duncan family in Newcastle.
Painting by one of finest victoriann taxidermists John Duncan. This depicts a Magpie. This image was provide by a relative of the Duncan family in Newcastle.
European Great Spotted Woodpecker by J Cullingford of County Durham
European Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by J Cullingford of County Durham
Merlin in Dome by John Hancock, Newcastle.
Very nice set of cases by either Duncan and or Cullingford of Newcastle. We have managed to track down 3 of these cases so to speak.
Arctic Skua by Duncan.
British Owls by Joesph Cullingford.
Choughs by Joesph Cullingford.
Great Black Backed Gull by J Cullingford of County Durham
Unusual Ram's head by J Cullingford of County Durham
European Snipe by J Cullingford of County Durham
Documented data for the above case by J Cullingford of County Durham
Very early examples of taxidermy techniques on lithograpgh plates.
These cases cann be typified by their lack of groundwork or natural environment, but the quality of the taxidermy and attention to detail is without comparison. These cases also contained data as to where the birds were obtained and their sexes. Some cases were also signed by the taxidermist themselves, usually in pencil on the inside or to the reverse of the case. Cases by Cullingford and Duncan are perhaps the best examples, usually sage green or brown cases and devoid of groundwork, only using white blocks or a small bare branch upon which to display each taxidermy specimen. Below is just a small selection of work produced in this style.
Victorian case by Jackson of County Durham. Jackson served as Robert Duncan's chief taxidermist. Not many of these cases exist. Note the abberation Shelduck to the right of the male Eider Duck. Also located in the case are Redshank and Little Grebe
Victorian case of Great Grey Shrikes with Mouse prey by Robert Duncan of County Durham.
English Jays by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Terns by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Puffins by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Buzzard by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Female Eider by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Heron by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Razorbills by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Shelducks by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Turnstones by J Cullingford of County Durham
English Fieldfare by J Cullingford of County Durham
Modern Chiloe Wigeon from South America in scientific style case.
Modern Chiloe Wigeon from South America in scientific style case.
Modern Chiloe Wigeon from South America in scientific style case.
Modern Chiloe Wigeon data record from South America in scientific style case.
English waders in Winter plumage, that include, Knot, Redshank and Turnstones by Robert Duncan of County Durham. Unfortunately this case is no-more. Birds have been removed and history lost. Whilst this type of case can be regarded as plain the taxidermy was perhaps some of the best of its time. Errors could not be hidden by groundwork or watercolour paintings to detract from the subject.
Robert Duncan's signature of County Durham
English Gosshwaks by Robert Duncan of County Durham
English Turnstone in close up by Robert Duncan of County Durham
English Turnstone in close up by Robert Duncan of County Durham
English Turnstone in close up by Robert Duncan of County Durham
European Pheasant by Robert Duncan of County Durham
Victorian Pheasant by Robert Duncan.
Robert Duncan's signature of County Durham
Dunlin in Winter plumage by Robert Duncan of County Durham
European Jay by Robert Duncan of County Durham, before case restoration has taken place.
European Jay by Robert Duncan of County Durham, after case restoration has taken place.7 hours of work, re-waxed feet and re-set feathers. The results are as you can see.
Eurasian Whimbrel by AJ Armitstead, in a scientific case. A tribute to his Northern Heritage.
CornCrake with variant wing colours by Joseph Cullingford of County Durham
Hand written data by J Cullingford dated 1895.
Egyptian Nightjar and Red Necked Nightjar by Robert Duncan of County Durham
European Green Woodpecker by Joseph Cullingford of County Durham
Very early examples of taxidermy techniques on lithograpgh plates.
Simply stunning female duck, as if swimming by Cullingford of County Durham.
Ring Ouzel by Joseph Cullingford of Durham.
Leach's Petrel by James Sheals of Dublin. Victorian case dated 1867. It is understood that James Sheals helped to compile the Ulster Museum.
Male and Female Snipe by Joseph Cullingford of County Durham.
Greenshank by Joseph Cullingford and recased by A J Armitstead. The original case was beyond practical repair. The quality of the bird, however is obvious.
Female Kestrel by C Boorer 1903 of Durham. I have not come across another case by this name, but it is in the style of Cullingford.
Ringed Plovers by Joseph Cullingford of Durham.
Velvet Scoters by Joseph Cullingford of Durham.
Anatomy of a bird for use in taxidermy dated 1884.
Water Rail by Robert Duncan of Durham.
Moorhens by Cullingford of Durham.
Sparrowhawks by Cullingford of Durham.
Redwing and Mistle Thrush by Cullingford of Durham.
Fieldfares by Cullingford of Durham.
Merlins by Cullingford of Durham.
Very early examples of taxidermy techniques on lithograpgh plates.
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