This rare antique Victorian taxidermy model panther toy is a "life-like" miniature. It has a real fur likely goat skin, stretched over a form, on a very light wood and possible paper mache. It's stitched under the body, inside the legs and up the back- visible from the back and if you turn it over but mostly out of view. The piece features glass eyes and realistic teeth.
This is a very unique, rare and collectible piece, a great gift for the oddities collector, or display piece for the dark academia or gothic home.
A Brief History of Taxidermy Toys: Taxidermy toys were popular from 1860-1900. These were mostly sold as souvenirs at the zoos. They were very expensive in their time. During the Victorian era, people were fascinated by nature, plants, animals, insects, etc, and taxidermy was in fashion. These handmade children’s curios were highly prized.
M E A S U R E M E N T S
7"W x 4 1/4"H x 3 1/2"D
C O N D I T I O N
In good antique condition, some fraying and signs of wear and age, mostly around the seams and edges but overall looks great for 125+ years old.
please keep in mind when buying any of our items that vintage means they’ve lived long lives before finding their way to you and are preloved unless otherwise specified. signs of wear, use and age are to be expected and add to the character of the piece.
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Shipping from United States
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3-5 business days
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The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for specific vintage items, can you find something for me?
We're constantly sourcing vintage treasures and home decor items and would be happy to hunt down whatever you're looking for from photo shoot and set design props to an antique lamp you saw on Pinterest to a sentimental item from the past, just shoot us a message, no item too big or small.
Custom and personalized orders
We can curate custom gift boxes (no mystery) or vintage mystery boxes in just about any theme, send us a message with your budget, timeline and what you have in mind and we can work with you to create it.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Due to the size and fragility of many of items and in the interest of keeping shipping costs low, we do not have the gift wrapping feature turned on in our shop. However, we're happy to work with you, and for an additional charge can package them for presentation, gift wrap your items and double box them for shipping.