Ring necked parakeet
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Unknown
Materials
Display case with taxidermy ring necked parakeet
Measurements
412 x 303 x 122 mm
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 583654
Summary
A stuffed ring necked parakeet positioned on a branch in display case.
Provenance
Given with the property to The National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt. [1870 - 1958].
Marks and inscriptions
Back of display case : Printed in black ink - To the curious observers of Natural Phenomena. T. HALL, 1804. Well known to the Virtuosi, so as to resemble the attitudes and perfections of life, respectfully informs the public, that, by a method peculiar to himself, he now makes the STUFFED BIRDS SING as though they were alive. Specimen of his surprising Art may be seen at his Museum, Opposite the Terrace, City Road, Finsbury Square, London. Where a capital collection of stuffed Birds, Beasts and Insects are to be sold in the highest preservation; he also buys and sells all sorts of curiosities - Employed by his Grace the Duke of Richmond, the British Museum, Dr. Lettsom, and most of the Nobility and Gentry in this Kingdom. Written by a Lady, on seeing HALL'S Grand Zoonecrophylacium. WHAT lovely plumage now