In the manner of Henry Ward

England

circa 1860

The various exotic birds from around the world are preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting with reeds and rocks and enclosed in a glazed and sealed rosewood cabinet. We have identified in the following birds in the cabinet to the best of our knowledge; Top section Bird of Paradise, blue and turquoise finch(?) Various bee eaters and humming birds Bird of Paradise Middle Section (above woodpecker) Various finches, weaver birds, possible cuckoo etc Woodpecker (on branch) golden oriole, blue starling (R.H. corner), golden oriole, Various finches, humming birds

H 79.00cm (31.1 inches)

W 51.00cm (20.08 inches)

Stock No: F1091