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Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

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Taxidermy – A Late Victorian African Grey Parrot

1900 - 1920
Description

In typical ebonised case glazed to three sides.

Circa 1900.

In the manner of Thomas of Gloucester.

37.5cm High x 27cm Wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Cased Parrot Taxidermy to the 1910s.

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SA1162850
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25695
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Description
In typical ebonised case glazed to three sides.

Circa 1900.

In the manner of Thomas of Gloucester.

37.5cm High x 27cm Wide.

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Cased Parrot Taxidermy to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162850
Dealers Internal Ref
25695
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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A Victorian taxidermy African Grey parrot with red tail feathers mounted inside a glazed black wooden case with dried foliage.
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Archive I A Victorian taxidermy African Grey parrot with red tail feathers mounted inside a glazed black wooden case with dried foliage.

Taxidermy – A late Victorian African Grey parrot

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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
Location
Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Kendall House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AG 7, United Kingdom
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A Victorian taxidermy African Grey parrot with red tail feathers mounted inside a glazed black wooden case with dried foliage.
Taxidermy – A late Victorian African Grey parrot
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A Victorian taxidermy African Grey parrot with red tail feathers mounted inside a glazed black wooden case with dried foliage.
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Victorian bird taxidermy was popularised in the 19th century as a means of showcasing exotic species collected during global expeditions. Specimen preservation typically involved mounting birds within glazed wooden display cases featuring realistic dioramas made of dried flora and moss.

Traditional Victorian cased mounts utilised ebonised or stained timber framing, thin hand-cut glass panels, wire internal armatures, and wood-wool filler. The scenic interiors featured dried grasses, lichens, and hand-painted card backgrounds.

Authentic period specimens display period-correct construction methods, such as paper tape seals on glass edges, aged timber backboards, and slight hand-blown glass distortions. The internal foliage often demonstrates natural fading consistent with age, alongside historic preserve compounds.

Cased natural history mounts suit dark academia, maximalist, and traditional interior schemes. They are frequently displayed as focal points on mahogany bookcases, mantlepieces, or layered alongside brass accents and leather-bound volumes.

Keep the display case in a climate-controlled area away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent feather degradation or mould. The external glass should be cleaned carefully with a soft dry cloth, maintaining the original perimeter paper seal to protect the internal specimen.
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