A Very Unusual Taxidermy Cabinet Skin of a Giant Tree Swift Housed in a Sarcophagus Glass Case sub-Curios “Nest of Trapdoor Spider

“Nest of Trapdoor Spider

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A Very Unusual Taxidermy Cabinet Skin of a Giant Tree Swift Housed in a Sarcophagus Glass Case sub-Curios “Nest of Trapdoor SpiderOrigin: 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