Resplendent quetzal
probably John Ward, CBE, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007)
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
1855 - 1878
Materials
A glass display dome with taxidermy birds
Measurements
Height 920 mm; Width 58 mm; Depth 300 mm.
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Standen House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 1214532
Summary
Resplendent quetzals (2 males, one female) in tall oval glass dome by Henry Ward of London. The date would be between 1855 and 1878 (based on the taxidermist). Mounted by H. Ward of Vere St., London (1917-2007).
Marks and inscriptions
'H WARD, late Williams, 2 Vere St. Oxford St. London'
Makers and roles
probably John Ward, CBE, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007), taxidermist