{"product_id":"antique-water-rail-taxidermy-diorama-case","title":"Antique Water Rail Taxidermy Diorama Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Taxidermy Water Rail Bird in Glazed Display Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming Victorian taxidermy water rail (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRallus aquaticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), presented within a traditional black-painted wooden display case with glazed front and sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bird is mounted in a natural standing position amongst dried grasses, foliage and textured groundwork, with a hand-painted countryside backdrop creating an atmospheric rural setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water rail is a fascinating British wetland bird, recognised for its secretive nature, distinctive plumage and long, slender bill. Often heard rather than seen, these elusive birds inhabit reedbeds, marshes and other wetland environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of traditional Victorian natural-history taxidermy, reflecting the period’s fascination with British wildlife and the art of recreating natural habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive and unusual decorative piece, ideal for a country-house interior, traditional study, library, curiosity cabinet or collection of antique taxidermy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall, with age-related wear consistent with its considerable age. The bird retains its natural standing pose and attractive plumage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior groundwork and dried vegetation show some age-related deterioration and discolouration. The black-painted wooden case displays surface marks, areas of finish loss and general signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 23.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLECTION ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RUSTIC WAREHOUSE NORFOLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60156900344192,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0324\/2659\/0339\/files\/IMG_3307.jpg?v=1792415764","url":"https:\/\/www.rwnorfolk.com\/products\/antique-water-rail-taxidermy-diorama-case","provider":"RUSTIC WAREHOUSE NORFOLK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}