Alexandrian Parrot attributed to Bazeley of Northampton
Latin: Psittacula eupatria
Size: approx. 68cm x 45cm x 19cm
Description: This very decorative wall case features an Alexandrine Parrot and was probably produced by Bazeley, the well known nineteenth century taxidermist who operated from Northampton.
George Bazeley (1871-1958) was trained in taxidermy by his brother William, who ha set up a business in Sheep Street, Northapton. He set up on his own around 1895 in Horsemarket, and later moved to 13, Marefair. He was for a time in charge of the upkeep of the natural history collection at Abington Park Museum in Northampton. He seemed to specialise to some extent in diamond-shaped picture frame cases containing small British birds, singly of in pairs; there has also, on occasion, been diamond cases that contain Red Squirrels. His convetional glass-sided cases usually had watercolour scenic backings.