Taxidermy - Kingfisher by Rowland Ward

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Description

Circa 1900. The bird nicely modelled on a branch with grasses over a clever and realistic river bed setting decorated with lilies. A small ivorine plaque can be found set in the groundwork for ‘Rowland Ward London’.

22cm Wide x 15cm High x 14.5cm deep.

Rowland Ward was the most prestigious and largest of all the great Victorian taxidermy firms, famous throughout the world for their fine taxidermy. His shop at 167 Piccadilly, London was throughout the Empire referred to as "The Jungle." His cases easily recognizable by the all glass case method of construction and the excellent taxidermy within.

For more information on this firm see Rowland Ward ‘Taxidermist to the World’ by Pat Morris

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

14.5cm (5.71")

Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA964291

Dealers Internal Reference

23281

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. Taxidermy - Kingfisher by Rowland Ward

22cm Wide x 15cm High x 14.5cm deep.

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Rowland Ward was the most prestigious and largest of all the great Victorian taxidermy firms, famous throughout the world for their fine taxidermy.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

His shop at 167 Piccadilly, London was throughout the Empire referred to as "The Jungle." His cases easily recognizable by the all glass case method of construction and the excellent taxidermy within.

For more information on this firm see Rowland Ward ‘Taxidermist to the World’ by Pat Morris