Carmine bee-eater
B. Corbett
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Oct 1812
Materials
Display case with taxidermy carmine bee-eater
Measurements
276 x 352 x 182 mm
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 583655
Caption
Corbett is one of the earliest London taxidermists whose work still survives. His cases date from between about 1810 and 1831, and his patrons included minor Royals. Wallington probably has the largest remaining collection of work by this taxidermist anywhere in Britain. He created simple glass-fronted box displays, a style that predates attempts to make decorative taxidermy or scenic presentations with artificial vegetation. This is an original case, contrasting with the roller (583656) which has been recased more recently.
Summary
A stuffed carmine bee-eater (Central America) in a case. This piece was created by B. Corbett.
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 - center: Small brown label - Printed in black ink - B Corbett, Animal & Bird Preserver, 2 John Street, Oxford Street Inside case - down left side: Written in pencil signature and date - B Corbett Oct 1812
Makers and roles
B. Corbett, taxidermist