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Taxidermy - Kingfisher By Rowland Ward

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

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
 
 
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Antique SA964291 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
KENDALL HOUSE ANTIQUES LTD. PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques a traditional shop in the North Cotswold’s Market town of Chipping Campden.
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07880 602715
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD