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A Victorian taxidermic display of exotic and other birds, in naturalistic setting by Ruffon & Willson Naturalists, 30 The Strand, in glazed mahogany display case, 92cm wide, 30cm deep, 70cm high

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Case a little faded to the top but of richer colour lower down, old scuffs and scratches particularly to the top of the case along with some drill holes, front glass has a small crack in the lower right corner, birds look to be slightly bent out of shape but retaining fair colour to the plumage, label is on the back left side.

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Auction Date:

14th Mar 23 at 9:30am GMT