Parrot
Category
Brassware
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Brass, copper and silver
Measurements
185 x 102 mm; 342 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13957.1
Summary
South Indian brass parrot, late 19th century on shaped base with wheels, eyes inlaid with copper and silver, the feathers and other details engraved. Hinged in two parts revealing a series of spherical and oval cavities within the body.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.