TAXIDERMY.? A VICTORIAN CASE OF BIRDS, MID 19TH C?the two shags and an oystercatcher realistically mounted on a sandy shelved mound before sky painted background, the boarded case with figured mahogany frame, 55cm h, 83cm l, printed trade label of J Mather Museum 23 Williamson St Liverpool Bird & Animal Preserver Shells and Curiosities Bought and SoldProvenance: Edge Hall, Cheshire, seat of the Wolley-Dod familyJohn Mather is listed in the 1841 and 1851 Censuses and resident at 58 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool Good original condition