Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Iconic case of Wildcat and Grouse prey. Taxidermy created by Peter Spicer.Victorian case.

Cases produced by this firm nornally had a large trade lable to the reverso to the taxidermy case. Also each case would have a signed pebble or flat stone, placed in full view. This would have been signed and dated either by Peter Spicer himself or Peter Spicer and Sons. For an example, this is very evident in the bottom right hand corner of the Ptarmigan case and the bottom right of the Magpie case at the bottom of this page. Each case would have had a delightful watercolour that presented the subject as close to its natural habitat as possible. Some Spicer taxidermy cases were produced with plain backgrounds, but the norm was watercolours. The perspectives acheived are wonderful, as this demonstarted by examples pictured here.

Magical pair of Widgeon. Taxidermy created by Peter Spicer, as if that was not obvious.Victorian case.

Magpie by Peter Spicer, from the BCB collection


Male Hobby by Peter Spicer, from the BCB collection

Female Hen Harrier by Peter Spicer, owned by Dr R Church


Male Merlin with Snipe prey by Peter Spicer of Leamington Spa, owned by BCB Collector


Magical Peter Spicer Wigeon from the BCB collection. A "one off" case.

African Impala head by Peter Spier, excellent example.

Ptarmigans by Peter Spicer of Leamington Spa.

Various selection of Otter Masks by Peter Spicer & Sons.

Little Owl by Peter Spicer.
Long Eared Owl by Peter Spicer.
Badger Mask by Peter Spicer.

Stoat in Ermin by Peter Spicer.

Ferret by Peter Spicer of Leamington Spa
Waxwing by Peter Spicer, owned by Dr R Church

European Badger by Peter Spicer
White Ring Necked Pheasant by Peter Spicer

White Ring Necked Pheasant by Peter Spicer

Pair of Black Grouse by Peter Spicer of Leamington Spa


Sparrowhawk and Crossbill prey by Peter Spicer.


Barn Owl by Peter Spicer&Sons of Leamington Spa.


European Otter by Peter Spicer.


European Jay by Peter Spicer.


Ptarmigans by Peter Spicer.


Fox mask by Peter Spicer & Sons



Fox mask by Peter Spicer & Sons



Capercaille by Peter Spicer.

Herring Gull by Peter Spicer of Leamington Spa.
Ring Necked Pheasant by Peter Spicer of Leamington Span.
Victorian case of a Goldeneye Drake by Peter Spicer.

Peter Spicer label that you are likely to find on the back of cases.


Common Buzzard by GW Quatremain of Malvern. Whilst not strictly the work of Spicer it has been suggested that he may have worked at the Spicer Yard. The quality of the work is utterly stunning. Victorian case, that has been restored to its current state. When the item was viewed for puchase the case and some of the groundwork was smashed and loose feathers were noted.

Victorian label by G W Quatremain of Malvern.
Victorian Kingfisher by GW Quatremain of Malvern. Very little is known about this very competent Victorian taxidermist.
Victorian Water Rail by G W Quatremain of Malvern. Another stunning case from this taxidermist.
Victorian Dabchick by G W Quatremain of Malvern. Many thanks for all the images Jackie from your collection. It would appear that this case is no longer original?.
Victorian watercolour of Mallards in a winter scence by G W Quatremain of Malvern.

Scottish Crossbills by GW Quatremain of Malvern. Whilst not strictly the work of Spicer it has been suggested that he may have worked at the Spicer Yard. The quality of the work is utterly stunning. Victorian case,Victorian case, that has been restored to its current state.

Victorian Magpie by GW Quatremain of Malvern. Very little is known about this very competent Victorian taxidermist. Interesting story for those who feature the image without the knowledge. Let us enlighten you. This case sold at the same time as the others, Kingfisher, Crossbills and the Buzzard by example and it made £70.00. Want to know why.?

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