A Vibrant Taxidermy Ring Necked Parakeet in an Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Case sub-Curios the Penitentiary House

the Penitentiary House

this example falls into that of professional sticks

usually around 1

the stand is sturdy and in very good order

marked and signed verso “Poland

A Vibrant Taxidermy Ring Necked Parakeet in an Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Case sub-Curios the Penitentiary HouseOrigin: English Period: Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1880 The Case: Depth: 6 inches Width: 11 inches Height: 15. 5 inches Morgan, the ring necked parakeet has long been housed in his rather opulent ebonised and parcel gilt case with naturalistic setting, though in his heyday he was a loveable rogue, the remnants of which are still to be found in his rather cheeky fixed expression. Bright eyed and long tailed Morgan was capable of