Lot 65 , A Victorian taxidermic group of exotic birds, width 24.5in. height 29in.

A Victorian taxidermic group of exotic birds, including parakeets and magpies, width 24.5in. height 29in.
Estimate £500-700

Case looks to have been strengthened with pins and nails over the years but is coming apart at the top right corner, with the front panel pulling away from the back of the case, eglomise work looks original, gold painting to the carcass looks later, internally a vertical split running through the middle of the backboard, birds themselves looking between good and slightly tatty


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Sold for £600