{"product_id":"victorian-taxidermy-corncrake-bird-in-glazed-display-case","title":"Victorian Taxidermy Corncrake Bird in Glazed Display Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Taxidermy Corncrake in Glazed Display Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming Victorian taxidermy corncrake (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrex crex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), beautifully presented within a traditional black-painted wooden display case, complete 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 an arrangement of dried grasses, foliage and textured groundwork, with a hand-painted countryside backdrop creating a wonderfully atmospheric rural scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe corncrake displays its distinctive warm buff and brown plumage, with darker streaking across the back, rich reddish-brown wing feathers and slender legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating example of Victorian natural-history taxidermy, reflecting the period’s enthusiasm for collecting and displaying British wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorncrakes were once a familiar sight and sound in Britain’s summer meadows but are now considerably rarer, making this an interesting addition to a natural-history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive decorative piece, ideal for a country-house interior, traditional study, library, curiosity cabinet or collector 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 attractive plumage and natural standing pose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior groundwork and dried vegetation display some age-related deterioration and discolouration. The black-painted wooden case has surface marks, areas of finish loss and general signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a vertical split to the rear backing board, which does not detract significantly from the appearance when displayed. The glazing displays some age-related marks and dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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":60156589605248,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0324\/2659\/0339\/files\/IMG_3300.jpg?v=1792414915","url":"https:\/\/www.rwnorfolk.com\/products\/victorian-taxidermy-corncrake-bird-in-glazed-display-case","provider":"RUSTIC WAREHOUSE NORFOLK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}