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Clint

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Barn Owl Taxidermy
« on: July 21, 2013, 03:21:17 pm »
Hi all,

I have this Barn Owl Taxidermy that I'm looking to get rid of. Strangely all the local taxidermists have no idea where this comes from; I'm hoping someone may know something.

It seems to have been created by Shopland and Son, but I'm not too sure. I have attached a photo of the label.

As always, any input is much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Clint



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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2013, 03:32:46 pm »
this will sell well,..dome looks to be original,...most likely late Victorian..1880,s/1900...

http://www.taxidermy4cash.com/wanted.html
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2013, 03:45:00 pm »
Thanks for the link, bigwull.

I'm looking to get rid of it as some feathers are starting to come out and am hoping someone could do the necessary work to prevent further loss.

It's all in very good condition! I got offered £120 for the dome itself a few years ago, however I declined because I want to see it all kept together. I don't think I will get an offer like it again though!

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Clint
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 03:49:16 pm »
Quote from: Clint on July 21, 2013, 03:45:00 pm
Thanks for the link, bigwull.

I'm looking to get rid of it as some feathers are starting to come out and am hoping someone could do the necessary work to prevent further loss.

It's all in very good condition! I got offered £120 for the dome itself a few years ago, however I declined because I want to see it all kept together. I don't think I will get an offer like it again though!

Regards,

Clint
i think you,ll still be surprised...Victori an era...glass domes ..are as rare as hens teeth...and we all know how rare they are,....i,d value this at at least £175+
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2013, 04:54:58 pm »
you may want to consider splitting..the two...the bird on its own..could easily fetch £50..and the dome...well over a 100..see this one here...ok, no buyers as yet, but 2 offers...
and from others that i,ve seen, prices range from £75...up to over £300

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Victorian-Glass-Display-Dome-Taxidermy-Clock-/271169560489?pt=UK_Collectables_AnimalCollectables_SM&hash=item3f22f71fa9
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2013, 07:52:26 pm »
Do not sell it for that amount and don`t separate the two !! Just got through looking and with the dome and fair condition it would be between $500. and a grand according to what some are selling for !! Shopland had one on worthpoint and artfact but couldn`t see the prices !!
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2013, 02:07:26 am »
Thanks all for the information.

I had no idea of the potential value!

I have contacted a couple of taxidermists, so will see what they say!

I don't plan on splitting them as I feel it needs to all be kept together!

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Clint
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2013, 02:51:06 am »
Quote from: mart on July 21, 2013, 07:52:26 pm
Do not sell it for that amount and don`t separate the two !! Just got through looking and with the dome and fair condition it would be between $500. and a grand according to what some are selling for !! Shopland had one on worthpoint and artfact but couldn`t see the prices !!
what something sells for in the US ..is a lot different from what they can fetch here....everyone here knows that most  Americans are rich and can pay bigger bucks....where as us over here....we,re like Detroit....up to our eyeballs in debt....just take a look at what stuffed burdies are selling /not selling for in the UK...and if as Clint says..this barn owl is a bit moth eaten and losing its feathers...then.... there,s more chance of me learning Mandarin..than there is of him getting $1000 :D
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2013, 02:56:54 am »
Quote from: mart on July 21, 2013, 07:52:26 pm
Do not sell it for that amount and don`t separate the two !! Just got through looking and with the dome and fair condition it would be between $500. and a grand according to what some are selling for !! Shopland had one on worthpoint and artfact but couldn`t see the prices !!
give me the link to where you saw the burdie on artfact....i,ve got an account with them....
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2013, 03:15:08 am »
Think you'd be lucky to see this go north of £200.
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2013, 04:08:48 pm »
Wasn`t on artfact that those prices came from !! It was an auction house in the UK !!  That price was low according to some they had !!  They specialized in Victorian antiques !! I will see if I can find it again after dinner !!
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2013, 01:44:45 pm »
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2013, 04:17:48 pm »
http://www.headsandtails.co.uk/Birds/Birds.html

Ebay isn`t the only show in town !!
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2013, 05:19:37 pm »
never said it was...but...that ain,t a barn owl..... ;D....therefore no comparison.....
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Re: Barn Owl Taxidermy
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2013, 12:40:24 pm »
You might want to search Snowy Owls, Grass Owls, etc.

I love it!!!

In my neck of the woods this would sell for $200 - $350 depending on condition!!!

Don't let it go for little!!!
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