NATURALISTS’, TAXIDERMISTS’ AND ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION.
Natural History Specimens Preserve and Mounted in Cases, Medallions, or on Shields, Etc.
BIRDS, ANIMALS, HEADS AND FISH ARTISTICALLY MOUNTED.
HOOFS AND HORNS POLISHED AND MOUNTED IN ELECTRO-PLATE FOR INKSTANDS, Etc.
SKINS MADE UP INTO RUGS.
British and Exotic Lepidoptera. Entomological Requisites.
CABINETS FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER.
Having a Staff of Competent and Experienced Taxidermists, we are prepared to undertake the Modelling of Big Game Heads, and the Artistic Mounting of Animals, Birds, Fish and Reptiles as Sportsman’s Trophies, Museum Specimens, or useful and ornamental articles.
SKINS.
As many which have been partly dressed by natives do not always turn out so satisfactory as might be desired after dressing and softening, Customers are informed that Harrods CANNOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS RESPECT. ALL SKINS DRESSED BY US GO THROUGH EXACTLY THE SAME PROCESS.
TUSKS, HORNS, ETC. Mounted as Gongs, Mirrors, Photo Frames, &c, in electro-plate and silver. From £4 10s., according to size of Tusks.
| Lining Tiger skins with canvas and bordering felt ... | 32/0 |
| Lining Tiger skins with canvas and bordered cloth ... | 35/0 |
| Half raising heads of the above skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 16/0 |
| Three-quarter raising heads of the above skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 26/0 |
| Lining Leopard skin with canvas and bordering felt ... | 22/6 |
| Lining Leopard skin with canvas and bordered cloth ... | 25/0 |
| Filling-in Leopard skin with black goat skin as hearth-rugs, lined black canvas ... | 84/0 |
FISH PRESERVED AND MOUNTED BY THE MOST PRACTICAL TAXIDERMIST.
| Half raising heads of Leopard skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 9/6 |
| Three-quarter raising heads of Leopard skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 16/0 |
| Lining Bear skins with canvas and bordering felt... | 28/0 |
| Lining Bear skins with canvas and bordered cloth... | 30/0 |
| Half raising heads of the above skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 16/0 |
| Three-quarter raising heads of the above skins and inserting eyes, extra ... | from 26/0 |
| Mounting various Karosses and lining all cloth as rugs for sofas, &c., according to size ... | from, each 35/0 |
A small extra charge made for dressing all Skins received in the flesh.
SPECIAL NOTICE.—Competent men sent to customers’ residences (town or country) to examine or report upon Trophies, the arrangement of Collections, or the periodical overhauling and attention which is absolutely necessary, especially as regards Stuffed Heads, Birds, Rugs, etc. Estimates given.
HEADS and HORNS, also FOX, HARE, BADGER or OTTER MASKS mounted on Oak Shields.
HORSES’ HOOFS, DEER SLOTS, FOX, HARE or OTTER PADS cured and mounted in various styles; also FOX BRUSHES and OTTER RUDDERS.
BIRDS AND ANIMALS preserved and mounted.
SKINS cured and mounted as Rugs, or for Wall Decoration.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF TAXIDERMIST WORK undertaken.
CUSTOMERS ARE PARTICULARLY REQUESTED to ask for WRITTEN estimates, as VERBAL ones are necessarily only approximate, and cannot be recognized as final under any circumstances.
In sending specimen birds or animals in the flesh, also fish intended for presentation or mounting, Customers will oblige by addressing them as follows: Naturalist Department, Harrods, Brompton Road, S.W.
HINTS TO NATURALISTS.
If Customers will observe the following simple directions in sending Specimens for preparation it will ensure them reaching us in good condition.
ANIMALS’ SKINS, if freshly taken off, should be laid out in the air (not in the sun) skin side up until they can be despatched to us, which should be done as quickly as possible. Fold the skin up hair outwards, with some straw or shavings between to prevent the skin coming together. If the weather is very hot sprinkle some salt on the skin as soon as it is taken off the animal. ALWAYS KEEP skins, heads, etc., as dry as possible.
FOX BRUSHES should have a tapered piece of stick inserted into them after the tail is drawn out.
DRESSING AND CURING.—Nearly all work in Natural History must be allowed a considerable time for drying, so that it is in most cases impossible to return Specimens in a few days.
The above are delivered Carriage Free, subject to the Conditions set forth on pages [3] and [4].
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Natural History Specimens Preserved and Mounted in Cases, Medallions, or on Shields, Etc.
N H 54.
SILVER-MOUNTED HORSEHOOF INK STAND.
From 85/0
In electro-plate, from 42/6
In brass, from 35/0
Fox, Otter, Dog and Badger Masks cured and Mounted on Oak Shields.
From ... ... each 12/0
With mouth open and tongue modelled, 2/0 extra.
Hares’ Masks, similarly mounted.
From ... ... each 9/6
FOX, OTTER AND HARE PADS AND DEER SLOTS.
| Fox or Hare Pads, mounted as Paper Knives, ebony or satin wood blades, electro-plated ferrules ... | from, each 12/6 |
Mounting Hare or Fox Pads as Paper Knives, with ivory blades and silver ferrules... | each from 15/6 |
Mounting Hare or Fox Pads as Letter Weight on ebonized base, electro-plated mounts ... | from 15/0 |
Mounting Hare or Fox Pads as Letter Weight, on silver mounts ... | each 18/6 |
Mounting Hare or Fox Pads as Letter Clips, silver mounts ... | from, each 20/0 |
Otter Pads Mounted as Brooches, in silver, | from each 14/6 |
Mounting Deer Slots as Paper Knives, with ivory blades and silver ferrules ... | each 22/0 |
Mounting Deer Slots as Letter Clips, on ebonized base, silver mounts ... | each 22/0 |
| Curing above Slots or Pads, 1/6 each extra. | |
Grouse Claws mounted as Hat Pins, in silver, | each from 5/6 |
All the above can be mounted in a plainer manner with electro-plate or polished brass mounts, prices on application.
FOX BRUSHES.
| With cap and ring in silver, | from | 10/6 | |
| With cap and ring in electro-plate | ,, | 7/6 | |
| With wooden handle | ,, | 5/0 | |
| ,,,,,,and silver ferrule | ,, | 7/6 | |
| Curing only, extra | each | 1/6 | |
| All Engraving Extra. | |||
| Birds Dressed and Plumed for Ladies’ Hats. | |||
| Pheasant Skins Dressed Flat. | |||
| Head Naturalised | from | 6/6 | |
| Wings only | each | ,, | 1/3 |
| Other Birds, prices on application. | |||
N H 144.
SILVER-MOUNTED HORSEHOOF MATCH STAND.
From 75/0 each.
In electro-plate, from 37/6 each.
In brass, from 32/6 each.
GROUSE CLAWS,
mounted as Brooches,
in silver,
from 6/6 each.
HORSE HOOF,
as Door Stop, in plain polished brass, from 32/6 each.
HARE OR FOX PAD.
Mounted on Oak base as Paper Weight, electro-plated cap, from 12/6 each
HARRODS Ltd
Other Pads mounted as Brooch in silver, from 14/6 each.
MOUNTED BY HARRODS Ltd
HARE’S HEAD AND 2 PADS, MOUNTED ON OAK SHIELD,
as above, from 16/6
Hare or Fox Pads Mounted, with Electro-plated Cap and Ring, to hang, from 6/6
Ditto ditto with Silver Cap and Ring, to hang, from 9/6
Ditto ditto on Oak Shield, without Cap or Ring, from 6/6
All Engraving or Lettering extra.
HOOFS AND HORNS POLISHED AND MOUNTED IN ELECTRO-PLATE FOR INKSTANDS, &c., &c.
Skins made up into Rugs.
CABINETS FOR COINS, MICROSCOPIC OBJECTS, &c.
Glass Panel Door, lock and key (to order).
Drawers Lined Velvet.N H 28
| Height | Width | Depth | Polished | Polished | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in. | in. | in. | Deal. | Mahogany. | ||
| 6 | Drawers ... ... ... | 5 | 7½ | 9 | 13/6 | 17/0 |
| 8 | ,,... ... ... | 7 | 7½ | 9 | 15/0 | 20/0 |
| 10 | ,,to run on grooves | 6½ | 7½ | 9 | 20/0 | 24/6 |
| 12 | ,,... ... ... | 7½ | 8½ | 9 | 26/6 | 32/6 |
| 15 | ,,... ... ... | 9 | 10 | 9 | 37/6 | 47/6 |
| Any size and description of Cabinet made to order. | ||||||
British and Exotic Lepidoptera.
Cabinets for all purposes made to order.
HOOF PEN BRUSH STAND
| In electro-plate ... | from | 37/6 |
| In brass ... ... ... | ,, | 32/6 |
Cabinets for Minerals, Shells, Fossils, Dried Plants.
| TO ORDER. | Polished Deal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polished | Mahogany | |||||
| Sizes | Stained | Glass Pane | ||||
| Outside | Measurements. | Deal | Door or | |||
| Height. | Width. | Depth | Plain. | Rolled Pillars | ||
| in. | in. | in. | ||||
| 4 | drawers | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10/0 | 16/0 |
| 6 | ,, | 18 | 15 | 9½ | 14/3 | 21/0 |
| ,, | 25 | 19 | 11 | 23/6 | 30/6 | |
| Any size obtained to order. | ||||||
Entomological Requisites.
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NATURALISTS’, TAXIDERMISTS’ AND ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION.
NATURALISTS’ REQUISITES.
Natural History Specimens preserved and mounted in Cases, Medallions, or on Shields, etc., etc. HEADS and HORNS suitable for Hall Decoration, etc., supplied to order. Prices on application. Bird and Animal Stuffing a speciality.
FISH Mounted in Glass Cases, or carved and painted models on wood panels (deal, stained mahogany), to hang on a wall.
HARRODS Ltd LONDON
SPECIMEN FISH IN CASE.
CARVED MODEL ON WOOD PANEL.
SPECIMEN FISH IN CASE.
The following are approximate prices for preserving and mounting specimens in cases of various shapes. Written estimates can always be obtained on application—
Fish, 1 lb. weight ... from 8/0 up to 16/0 | } | According to style of case, &c. | { | Fish, 12 lb. weight ... from £2 to £3 |
,, 8 lb. weight... from 30/0 up to 47/6 | ,, above these weights at proportionate prices. |
As fish for mounting require a considerable time for drying and “setting” properly, the execution of an order for even a single specimen usually takes at least 3 months, and sometimes much longer.
Carved and Painted Wood Models of Specimen Fish on Wood Panels (as illustrated) for hanging on a wall.
Customers desiring to have mementoes of Specimen Fish, can obtain the same in Wood accurately carved and correctly coloured. All that is required is the outline of the Specimen on a sheet of paper, the weight and girth should also be stated for the carver’s guidance, and any special detail as to colouring. Prices according to size of fish; for instance a 20 to 30 lb. Salmon costs about £3 0 0. Carved Specimen on view in Department.
MOUNTING AND CASING BIRDS. Approximate Prices for Mounting and Casing Birds.
| Prices for casing same (in addition to price for mountings). | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen mounted on suitable wooden stand. | STYLES. | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||
Finches and small birds, up to size of a Canary | from, | each | 2/0 | 7/0 | 5/6 | 6/6 | 7/0 | 5/6 | |
From size of a Canary to a Thrush | ,, | ,, | 2/6 | } | 8/0 | 6/6 | 7/6 | 8/0 | 6/6 |
Waders and Water birds of same size | ,, | ,, | 3/3 | ||||||
From size of a Thrush to a Jay | ,, | ,, | 3/6 | } | 9/6 | 8/0 | 9/0 | 9/6 | 8/0 |
Waders and Water birds of same size | ,, | ,, | 4/6 | ||||||
From size of a Jay to a Rook | ,, | ,, | 5/0 | } | 12/0 | 10/6 | 11/6 | 12/0 | 10/6 |
Waders and Water birds of same size | ,, | ,, | 6/6 | ||||||
From size of Rook to large Hawks, Owls, Pheasants, &c. | ,, | ,, | 7/6 | } | 16/0 | 14/6 | 15/6 | 16/0 | 14/6 |
Wild Fowl of same size, such as Widgeon, Pochard, Kittiwake Gull | ,, | ,, | 9/0 | Pheasants, 4/0 extra on above prices. | |||||
Large Domestic Fowls, Capercailzie, Cockatoo, Guinea Fowl, &c. | ,, | ,, | 10/6 | } | 22/0 | 20/6 | 21/6 | 22/0 | 20/6 |
Wild Fowl of same size, such as Mallard, Pintail, Merganser, Herring Gull, &c. | ,, | ,, | 13/0 | ||||||
Approximate Prices for Casing Mounted Animals (in addition to prices given for Mounting Specimen) including all necessary fittings. | |||||||||
Style No. 1.—Square or oblong, to stand on table or pedestal, glass all round and top, moulded wood base.
Style No. 2.—Square or oblong, to hang, wood back, glass all four sides and front.
Style No. 3.—Hexagon, octagon, &c., to hang, wood back, glass all sides and front.
Style No. 4.—Picture frame. In this form the glass of case stands out from the picture moulding, making a very light and pleasing case.
Style No. 5.—Wood bottom and back with glass ends and top. This form is very suitable for small animals, such as fox, badger, &c., and for groups of birds on rocks, &c.
| Mounting Animals on Suitable Wooden Stands. | Mounting Specimens in Case Styles (Extra) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||
| Mice, Shrews, Voles, etc. | from each | 3/6 | } | 7/0 | 5/6 | 6/6 | 7/0 | 5/6 |
| Moles, 4/0; Bats, 4/0; with wings extended | ,, | 6/6 | ||||||
| Rats, Weasels, Water Voles, etc. | ,, | 6/0 | 8/0 | 6/6 | 7/6 | 8/0 | 6/6 | |
| Stoats, Squirrels, Guinea Pigs, etc. | ,, | 7/6 | 9/6 | 8/0 | 9/0 | 9/6 | 8/0 | |
| Ferret, Hedgehog, etc. | ,, | 9/0 | 12/0 | 10/6 | 11/6 | 12/0 | 10/6 | |
| Wild Rabbit, Grey Squirrel, Marmosette | ,, | 10/0 | 16/0 | 14/6 | 15/6 | 16/0 | 14/6 | |
| Domestic Rabbit, Opossum, Mongoose, etc. | ,, | 15/0 | 22/0 | 20/6 | 21/6 | 22/0 | 20/6 | |
| Hare, Wild and Domestic Cat, Small Monkeys, Racoon, Coati | ,, | 20/0 | } | 30/0 | 28/6 | 27/6 | 30/0 | 28/6 |
| Small Dogs up to size of Fox Terrier | ,, | 25/0 | ||||||
| Badger, Fox, Otter | ,, | 30/0 | 40/0 | 38/6 | 37/6 | 40/0 | 38/6 | |
SETS OF TOOLS IN LEATHER ROLLS.
Measuring when folded up 10 in. by 3½ in. by 2 in. Containing 3 skinning knives, 1 oil can, 1 oil stone, pair scissors, 1 pair cutting pliers, in case. Complete, 11/6
Any of the tools in the above rolls or cases can be supplied separately (to order).
| TAXIDERMISTS’ TOOLS. | |
|---|---|
| Scalpels, with Ebony handles, 2 sizes ... | 1/3 each |
| Large Skinning Knives ... | 1/0,, |
| Scissors (fine pointed), 2 sizes ... | 2/0 per pair |
| ,,,,curved ... | 2/6,, |
| Tow-pliers ... | 1/0,, |
| ,,nickel-plated ... | 1/6,, |
| Large Stuffing Pliers ... | 2/0,, |
| Brain Scoop and Hook (combined) ... | 0/6 each |
| Double Brain Scoop ... | 1/6,, |
| Pricker, with hard-wood handle ... | 0/6,, |
| File ... | 0/6,, |
| Fat Scraper ... | 0/9,, |
| Dissecting Chain Hooks, per set ... | 1/0,, |
TAXIDERMISTS’ COMPANIONS.
N H 29.
Containing 2 Scalpels, 2 pairs Scissors, 1 pair Forceps, 1 Pricker, File and Combined
Skinning Hook and Brain Scoop ... each 9/6
Do. better quality......,,12/6
SKINNING KNIVES.
Set of 3, 1/7; separate, each 0/6, 0/7, 0/8.
TAXIDERMENE.
A non-poisonous preparation for the preservation of skins of birds and animals.
| No. | 1. Paste for birds and small animals | per tin | 5/0 |
| ,, | 2. Powder, for big game ... | ,, | 2/0 |
| ,, | 3. Special drying powder for birds | ,, | 2/0 |
New Preservative Soap (non-poisonous), which is found to be much superior to Arsenical Soap, 1/0 per tin, or 3/6 per lb.
Artificial Eyes, 1 gross assorted sizes, 5/0
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