An extraordinary 19th-century Victorian taxidermy display featuring five vibrantly coloured tropical birds, carefully arranged in a naturalistic setting under a hand-blown glass dome. Likely created around c.1880, this is a striking example of natural history craftsmanship.   Birds included:   Golden-fronted Whitestart   Lesser Bird-of-Paradise   Greater Bird-of-Paradise   Red-rumped Tanager   Sun Conure   Set among preserved foliage and branches, the composition is vivid, dramatic, and full of character. It rests on its original giltwood base, which shows visible wear — including minor cracks and areas of loss to the gilt finish, particularly along the rear left edge. This is consistent with its age and does not affect structural integrity.