Antique Taxidermy Kingfisher Glass Dome

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This 19th century taxidermy Kingfisher is a fine example, expertly modelled in flight just leaving the branches of a small young tree. The taxidermy is a very realistic piece with a moorside style base of ferns grasses and rocks. The kingfisher is in lovely condition and retains beautiful colours to the plumage. The glass dome is in perfect condition. This dates from around 1880 and measures 26 cms high and the base is 20 cms wide by 13 cms deep.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA659039

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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