Framed Egg Print / Stilt
Beautiful original vintage book plate of 2 delicate speckled eggs from the Black Winged Stilt bird.
This vintage book plate dating from around 1860's has been carefully mounted in an understated black frame and has the original corresponding page mounted on the back detailing more information about the nesting habits and eggs of the Black Winged Stilt.
A round hollow on the top of some tuft or mound serves as a receptacle for the nest of this bird. The eggs, as represented by Professor Thieneman, are of a pale blue colour, blotted and streaked wiht greyish green, or olive green and dark brown.
More details...
- Black satin finish frame.
- Print measures 11.5cm wide x 19cm high.
- Frame measures 23cm wide x 31cm high.
- Hanging fixing on back.
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