The stuff of dreams
Tasteless trophy or homage to a quarry well remembered? Taxidermy, coined from the Greek taxis (arrangement) and derma (skin) by Louis Dufresne in Paris in 1803, was once dismissed as archaic, but is now finding its way back into chic homes and sporting hotels.
A good trophy serves as a timeless aide-mémoire, helping sportsmen tap into that bank of reminiscences and emotions we keep locked in reserve, to be recalled in quiet moments.
It can also add atmosphere and style to any room, making it feel more fit for purpose — especially a room through which hunting, fishing or shooting people pass. What safari lodge is complete without a zebra skin on the floor? If you want
