Cased Victorian taxidermy the elusive cuckoo

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Fairly rare cased taxidermy cuckoo.The cuckoo arrives in Britain late spring in nesting season they lay there eggs in native birds nests .The unsuspecting hen then brings up a large chick which tips the native chicks out of the nest on adult they migrate back to Africa hence the expression a cuckoo in the nest .although often heard with there distinctive call the are very elusive (not this one!
The case and bird are in decent contions as you can see although there is a clearly visible water mark right hand lower corner
14”or35.5cm high
11.5”or 29.3 cm wide
4.75 or12cm deep
UK delivery included in price
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Deliveries to England, Wales and Scotland addresses at £75please send me your postcode if you are a bit remote or coastal as it could be more...or you are very welcome to collect from me in Maidenhead...please give me a call to arrange collections or simply to view the stock
All of my items are antique and will therefore, have some signs of age and use, but I restore everything necessary and you will receive a good quality piece that is well represented in my photographs...no problem to send you more info or photos of any item you would like, just let me know.
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DateLate Victorian : 1880 ConditionAge and water mark ro case interior priced accordingly Codeas992a125 / 121 Price SOLD £175.00 StatusSold SellerAnthony Wilkinson Decorative Antiques Telephone07792824137Non UK callers :+44 7792824137 Emailanthony.wilkinson@live.co.uk

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