I have also received the nice piece of ephemera from Steve Pick, which appears to be an advertisement that Jabez must have been using to promote his work as a taxidermist. I am now wondering if this was more than just a hobby for Jabez, as he describes himself as a “Dealer in British and Foreign birds, skins, bird eggs and artificial eyes etc”.
I like the bit that says ….” Specimens got up as life-like as possible” !!
To read my earlier artice on Jabez Bancroft click here
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I collect taxidermy. Yesterday I came across a Bancroft case, exactly as labelled.
It was truly remarkable. The birds were in a perfect condition, unbelievable really, after such a time.
He was a first rate taxidermist. Had he been prolific, his work would stand against any of the great names associated with the trade.
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