Taxidermy Interest: a Victorian cased diorama of taxidermy birds, shown in parade for the "Who Killed Cock Robin" parody (first heard of in the mid to late 18th century), having a mix of birds from the main Robin to a Raven and an Owl in a concierge to the burial grave area, with a mix of various shrubs, branches and leaves to show forest style surround, a painted country scene background panel, all housed within a glazed wooden display cabinet, with a printed copy of the parody behind glass to the front. Case approx. 112.5cm wide x 63.5cm high x 37.5cm deep. Who killed Cock Robin?I, said the Sparrow,with my bow and arrow,I killed Cock Robin.Who saw him die?I, said the Fly,with my little teeny eye,I saw him die.Who caught his blood?I, said the Fish,With my little dishI caught his blood.Who'll make the shroud?I, said the Beetle,with my thread and needle,I'll make the shroud.Who'll dig his grave?I, said the Owl,with my pick and trowel,I'll dig his grave.Who'll be the parson?I, said the Rook,with my little book,I'll be the parson.Who'll be the clerk?I, said the Lark,if it's not in the dark,I'll be the clerk.Who'll carry the link?I, said the Linnet,I'll fetch it in a minute,I'll carry the link.Who'll be chief mourner?I, said the Dove,I mourn for my love,I'll be chief mourner.Who'll carry the coffin?I, said the Kite,if it's not through the night,I'll carry the coffin.Who'll bear the pall?We, said the Wren,both the cock and the hen,We’ll bear the pall.Who'll sing a psalm?I, said the Thrush,as she sat on a bush,I'll sing a psalm.Who'll toll the bell?I, said the Bull,because I can pull,I'll toll the bell.All the birds of the airfell a-sighing and a-sobbing,when they heard the bell tollfor poor Cock Robin.Further Details: All taxidermy behind glass so untouched, some damage to parts of casing but still in generally good and stable condition, glass intact, some scratching and slight wear, wear and chips to wooden areas to top, edges and casing around glass.