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ANTIQUE #SA1202587

Antique Eurasian Jays’ Taxidermy Display Case - Victorian Natural History Bird Specimen - Curiosity Cabinet Decor, Circa 1890

£450    $603    €516
A striking antique taxidermy display featuring two Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius), beautifully preserved and arranged within a traditional natural history case. This captivating piece showcases the birds perched naturally amongst ferns, moss and stone, creating a miniature woodland scene typical of Victorian and early 20th-century taxidermy displays.
 
The jays’ distinctive soft brown plumage, black facial markings and vibrant blue barred wing feathers are wonderfully detailed, making this display both an impressive decorative object and a fascinating natural history specimen. Encased in a classic glazed display box with a painted interior backdrop, it offers depth and character while protecting the birds within.
 
Antique taxidermy pieces like this were originally created for natural history collectors, country houses and curiosity cabinets, and today they are highly sought after for eclectic interiors, collectors of curiosities and traditional British décor.
 
Height: 19 1/4 ...
Antique SA1202587 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
Surrey
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