World Class™
The highest grade: exceptional craftsmanship and attributes, with virtually no visible imperfections.
THE TAXIDERMY STORE GRADING SYSTEM
Know the grade.
See the character.
Seven familiar badges. A clearer way to understand the piece in front of you.
Our in-house grades consider condition and craftsmanship together: surface, hair or feathers, skin, color, anatomy, pose, construction and relevant antler or horn attributes. They draw on more than 100 years of combined team experience.
A grade is a useful starting point. Read it alongside the actual photographs, measurements and condition notes for the individual piece.
Elite™
Superior quality and fine craftsmanship; only slight natural imperfections are expected.
Premier™
Very high quality, strong detail and impressive attributes, allowing a few natural imperfections.
Excellent™
Above-average quality and careful detail. Small natural scars or blemishes may be present.
Nice™
Good everyday display quality, with standard attributes and some visible natural marks.
Fair™
More noticeable flaws or below-average attributes, while retaining overall integrity and craftsmanship.
Vintage™
A vintage or retro style of workmanship. Appearance and condition vary; age does not automatically mean poor quality.
A badge with context.
Grades describe the store’s assessment, not an independent appraisal or permission to sell a specimen. A higher grade does not remove natural variation. An explicitly disclosed crack, repair or mark remains part of the description.
Vintage is a style classification rather than an automatic statement of inferior condition. Look at the individual listing to understand its appearance and materials.
Choose with confidence.
Look at the views that matter to your display: the face, profile, back, base and surface details. Tell us what you would like to examine more closely and include the specimen number when requesting photographs.
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