UK Taxidermy Price List 2006

Bird Modeling Prices for item supplied by customer
Sparrow, Finch	£135.00		Mallard	£300.00
Kingfisher	£155.00		Heron	£440.00
Song Thrush	£165.00		Goose (graylag)	£450.00
Magpie, Jay, Partridge	£195.00		Owl, Kestrel etc.	£225.00
Grouse, Woodcock	£220.00		Buzzard	£355.00
Pheasant	£240.00		Peregrine	£425.00
Snipe	£200.00		Eagle	POA
All birds include a base and simple ground work but excludes casing and complex ground work.

Birds Info

The bird should be wrapped in polyethylene and frozen.  I have successfully mounted a bird after having been frozen for more than 20 years but obviously it is far better to have it done within a year or so.  Just keep it well wrapped and do not forget to keep a record of how, where and when it died.

I can model the bird in any pose and fit in a variety of cases or domes. Have a wander round my site to find a case or dome or pose you like (it is not essential to case an item but it will keep much better in the long term).

Transportation within the UK can either be by post for smaller birds (this must be first class letter post - enquire at your local post office FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY) or courier dependent on size.

Packing - please pack in a box to stop item being crushed and if large make sure that no fluid can leak from the item otherwise it can be destroyed on route (use a suitable amount of Tissue/newspaper then polyethylene). Please ring me to make sure someone is here to accept the item.

If sending a Protected item please print and fill in a log or Job sheet
If sending an item you wish to have done fill in:
Job Sheet (word) - Job Sheet (PDF)

If sending a stock item please fill in:
Log Sheet (word) - Log Sheet (PDF)

(to save right click and chose "save as") or at minimum send the item in with a signed and dated letter stating where when and how the item died.

Any Problems fillin please ring or email.

 

 

UK Taxidermy Price List 2004

Full Mammals  Prices for supplied item
Mice	£225.00
Stoat, Weasel	£235.00
Hedgehog, Squirrel	£260.00
Mink	£245.00
Rabbit	£370.00
Hare	£460.00
Fox, Badger	£525.00
Cat	£950.00
Otter	£835.00
Larger items - please get in touch for a quote

Mammals Info

A mammal up to the size of a badger will freeze well.  They are better skinned immediately if anything larger than a badger - please ring me if you have such an item.

Transportation within the UK can either be by post for smaller fish (this must be first class letter post - enquire at your local post office FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY) or courier dependent on size.

Packing - please make sure that no fluid can leak from the item otherwise it can be destroyed on route (use a suitable amount of newspaper then polyethylene). Please ring me to make sure someone is here to accept the item.

Mammals Price List

If sending a protected item please print and fill in a log sheet (to save right click and chose "save as") or send the item in with a signed and dated letter stating where when and how the item died.
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UK Taxidermy Deer/Head Mounts Price List

Head Mounts for supplied item			Antlers (including shield) for supplied item
Fox/Badger, mouth closed	£355.00		Roe (from flesh)	£100.00
Fox/Badger, mouth open	£395.00		Fallow (from flesh)	£130.00
Fox/Badger fore mount	£475.00		Red (from flesh)	£175.00
Hare	£245.00		Deer Antlers Cleaned
Muntjack	£290.00		Roe cleaned	£78.00
Roe Deer	£390.00		Fallow cleaned	£75.00
Fallow Deer	£590.00		Red cleaned	£85.00
Red Deer	£655.00		Brass/simulated Ivory, Plaque (approx)	£25.00

Deer/ Head Mounts

Deer Heads especially larger heads ie Fallow Red etc need to be skinned immediately unless it can be transported to me within a couple of days. Head Skinning Technique

Transportation within the UK can either be by post for smaller fish (this must be first class letter post - enquire at your local post office FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY) or courier dependent on size.

Packing - please make sure that no fluid can leak from the item otherwise it can be destroyed on route (use a suitable amount of newspaper then polyethylene). Please ring me to make sure someone is here to accept the item.

 

UK Taxidermy Price List 2004

Fish Prices			Fish Taxidermy Prices
Fish Mounting  Prices	Price pr inch		These Prices are for original skin or lap cast (what you can see from one site) - please get in touch for a quote for 360 degree cast. Case extra. Please note minimum price for fish is £350.00
Pike or coarse fish	£25.00
Trout	£26.00
Salmon	£28.50
Costing for a fish (use the above for a guide to the price for the fish) then add any of the following services you require.
Bow Fronted Glass Cases - price excludes gold border and lettering/plaque but includes groundwork and fitting	25"x12"= 25"x14"= 30"x14"= 30"x16"= 37"x17"= 48"x18"= other size's	£280.00 £290.00 £330.00 £350.00 £420.00 £490.00 POA
Flat Fronted case	price as simple glass cover See Cases for pricing		this case is a guide only each case is made to fit the fish and decorated with reads..
Gold Lettering Vinyl	price pr letter	£1.10
Gold Lettering Gold Leaf (antiquated look)	price pr letter	£2.60
Gold Border (antiquated look)	price pr inch	£1.35
Frame or Plaque	Depending on style & size - about  £95.00

Fish Info

Do not gut the fish (it just makes the work more difficult for me if you have!). 

Keep it wrapped in polyethylene and freeze.  Pay great attention to the fins and tail area as these are very fragile when frozen.  It will help to protect the fins if you can put the fish on something like strong card to protect the tail or hard board while it in the freezer.

Transportation within the UK can either be by post for smaller fish (this must be first class letter post - enquire at your local post office FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY) or courier dependent on size.

Packing - please make sure that no fluid can leak from the item otherwise it could be destroyed on route (use a suitable amount of newspaper then polyethylene). Please ring me to make sure someone is here to accept the item.

 

 

UK Taxidermy Price List 2005

Skeleton Work
Mammals
Garter snake	£135.00		£270.00
Rat	£140.00		£240.00
Mole	£143.00		£286.00
Hedgehog	£175.00		£350.00
Rabbit	£225.00		£450.00
Small Dog	£400/£500		£800.00 to £1,000.00
Greyhound	£1,000.00		£2,000.00
Pig (as and when available)	£3,000 (allow a 'good' amount for postage £300)		£6,000
Birds
Little Auk	£142.00		£284.00
Sparrowhawk	£151.00		£302.00
Buzzard	£220.00		£440.00
Gannet	£260.00		£520.00
Flamingo	£375.00		£750.00
Fish (the only fish we can do)
Carp/Plaice	£170.00		£340.00
Cod	£450.00		£900.00
Reptiles
Python (6 foot)	£650.00		£1300.00
SKULLS
Rat	£30.00		£60.00
Mink	£35.00		£70.00
Rabbit	£35.00		£70.00
Fox	£58.00		£116.00
Ram	£80.00		£120.00
Dog (small)	£47.00		£94.00
Sheep	£66.00		£132.00
Deer (Roe)	£110.00		£220.00
Pig (as & when available)	£130.00		£260.00
Equine (about the size of a shetland pony; no large ones)	£200.00		£400.00
Frog	£22.00		£44.00
Pigeon	£30.00		£60.00
Sparrowhawk	£45.00		£90.00
Rook	£40.00		£80.00
Swan	65.00		£130.00

 

Life Size Animal Sculptures

Items are made in standard fibre glass resin; any variant on this will be extra

	Measurements in centimetres			Prices for Life Size Animal Sculptures
Animal Heads	Height cm	Width cm	Projection/Depth cm	Prices each in UK Sterling
African Elephant Head	120	180	180	£1,100.00
African Elephant Head (half size)	71	86	64	£500.00
Alligator Head	35	60	35	£248.00
Great White Shark Head	100	60	95	£535.00
Kangaroo front half boxing	60	45	40	£415.00
Hippopotamus Head	80	75	90	£548.00
Moose Antlers	95	100	50	£350.00
Moose Head	140	120	110	£810.00
Pig Head	30	30	25	£155.00
Rhino Head no shield	95	70	95	£490.00
Rhino Head on shield	95	70	95	£600.00
Rhino Horn (double)	38	34	18	£155.00
Tiger Head	55	41	54	£445.00
Walrus Head	65	45	55	£410.00
Animals Full
Giant Tortoise	65	70	135	£1,355.00
Crocodile	40	80	300	£830.00
Horse 14 Hands	185	200	70	£1,400.00
Horse 14 Hands (dales)	185	200	70	£1,400.00
Horse 16,2 Hands	210	260	85	£2,400.00
Grizzly Bear	240	100	100	£1,600.00
Ornithodesmus flying	275	60	160	£3,850.00
Pteranodon flying	75	500	230	£4,800.00
Quetzalcoatlus sitting	195	182	160	£4,600.00
Deinonychs	25	200	170	£4,850.00
Hysilipodon	80	30	165	£2,670.00
Dolphin Common	65	60	210	£656.00
Dolphin White Sided	100	270	70	£1,155.00
Dolphin White Beaked	100	270	70	£1,500.00
Dolphin Risso's	125	75	345	£2,100.00
Dolphin Bottle Nosed	125	80	315	£1,694.00
Dolphin Yangtze River	95	244	70	£1,578.00
Narwhale (tusk 170 cm)	70	330	75	£3,248.00
White Whale	90	370	85	£2,100.00
Sturgeon	40	170	40	£840.00
Blue Shark wall mount	75	50	235	£520.00
Blue Shark 360 degrees	75	70	235	£580.00
Blue Shark Small	55	40	170	£420.00
Sailfish	127	215	31	£420.00
Tarpon	190	60	20	£400.00
Tarpon on plaque	200	65	20	£530.00
Marlin 5ft	55	200	15	£400.00
Marlin 10ft / 360 degrees	100	45	330	£1,800.00
Penguin	80	50	25	£217.00
Kangaroo wall mount with Joie	100	120	15	£360.00
Pig	77	170	42	£750.00

Use this link to convert the prices to 80 different currencies

Stylised Items	Height cm	Length cm	Projection/Width cm	Price in UK Sterling
Australian	200	90	90	£1380.00
Crocodile standing	154	50	90	£480.00
Huntsman's Head	43	23	39	£185.00
Indian Elephant	115	45	115	£662.00
Kangaroo front half boxing	60	40	40	£385.00
Majorette standing on drum	210	65	70	£746.00
Mexican Menu Board	108	57	30	£385.00
Rock Guitarist front wall mount	60	130	25	£446.00
Terracotta Warrior	189	55	43	£470.00
Miscellaneous Items
Elephant Foot	42	43	50	£160.00
Elephant Tusks per pair	700	25	25	£280.00
Giant Football Helmet	90	85	125	£560.00
Giant Guinness Bottle	160	55	55	POA-AT
Suit of Armour metal	185	75	60	£2,180.00

One off sculptures will be roughly 10 to 15 times the closest item on the price list.

 

Pet Taxidermy - get it done right or not at all

Unfortunately, I do not now do pets but the following will help If you have a pet and would like it to be modeled:

DO NOT RUSH You can keep your pet in a freezer for many years.

To make sure you are happy with the idea of having your pet modeled, please keep it in the freezer for at least a month as you may well think differently after that time.

Taxidermy will not bring your lost animal back to life. It will at best be a representation of your pet.

You should consider the alternatives such as simply burying your animal, keeping a photograph or commissioning a portrait.

Taxidermy is an art If you decide to go ahead with modeling your animal, choose a taxidermist by the quality of their work, not their price or location. If they are too expensive or you do not like their location, DO NOT HAVE THE ITEM DONE. You should expect to pay approximately twice the cost of a wild species.

Taxidermists

There are about 3,000 taxidermists in the UK of which there are 14 Bird Specialists, 6 Mammal Specialists, and 4 Fish Specialists. A taxidermist with this qualification has the MINIMUM standard you should accept. They must be able to show you work of a good standard. Make sure the person you speak to is going to do the work and if not, make sure you are happy with the person they are sending it to some people just send the item to the cheapest trade person they can find.

More information about U K Taxidermists and their Qualifications