Antique Fish Taxidermy Glass Showcase with Bream, ca. 1900

Antique under the water school specimen. An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...

Antique Victorian Papier-Mâché Wall Shelve with Japonizing Decoration A rare antique Papier-Mâché wall shelve with handpainted japonizing decoration featuring paintings of fishes an...

A naturalistic riverbed setting forms the background for this mounted freshwater tench, positioned mid-swim above dried rushes, river grasses, and scattered riverbed gravel. The specimen displays the rich olive-green and warm golden tones typical of the species, finished with delicate scale definition, finely preserved fins, and an expressive glass eye. The fish is enclosed within a classic bow-fronted timber cabinet finished in black, fitted with curved front glazing detailed with twin gilded border lines. Two metal hanging loops are fixed to the upper edge for wall display. Measuring 61.5 cm wide by 13.5 cm deep and 35.5 cm high, the bowed construction lends depth to the aquatic diorama while protecting the delicate reeds and preserved groundwork. A printed maker's label in the upper corner records that the fish was 'PRESERVED BY J. COOPER & SONS, 28, Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, E.C.' A handwritten capture label in the opposite upper corner confirms the specimen was landed by angler R. Gilmour at Marlow on 12 August 1901, weighing 2 lbs 2 oz. Operating from their St Luke's workshop, John Cooper & Sons were widely regarded as premier cased fish...

A vintage Mid-Century modern fish statuette made of hand crafted Wood of a Piranha, raised onto a wooden base, in good condition. The top lid is removable. Minor fading, scratches du...