A Very Unusual Taxidermy Cabinet Skin of a Giant Tree Swift Housed in a Sarcophagus Glass Case sub-Curios PPT: and TR: SUMBUL: hand-painted

PPT: and TR: SUMBUL: hand-painted in black over gold banners

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Period: Late Nineteenth / Early Twentieth Century

Presented by the heirs of Francis E

Only in Cambridge would 'May Week' actually be two weeks in late June which is a round-a-bout 'week' of boat racing

A Very Unusual Taxidermy Cabinet Skin of a Giant Tree Swift Housed in a Sarcophagus Glass Case sub-Curios PPT: and TR: SUMBUL: hand-paintedOrigin: Asian Period: Late Nineteenth Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 1900 The Case: Depth: 6 inches Length: 12 inches Height: 5. 5 inches The well preserved Giant Tree Swift, laid out on an emerald velvet base encased in a high quality and very unusual bevelled glass and brass trimmed sarcophagus case. The tale of how this bird is so unusually preserved comes through a tale of unrequited love. Throughout his life Count Sardo