Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) – Taxidermy – Late 1970s / Early 1980s In excellent condition – No reserve Imagine a quiet northern meadow at dawn: pale sun, wet grasses, and the delicate silhouette of a Meadow pipit balancing on a tuft of moss. This mounted specimen captures exactly that gentle, poetic stillness – a small jewel of northern European field life, now brought into an interior context as a subtle, naturalistic decorative accent. With its warm brown tones, crisp feather pattern, and light, airy posture, it sits beautifully on a bookshelf, sideboard, or in a natural-history styled room. A high-end quality taxidermy piece, professionally mounted in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Dimensions: 14.5 × 7 × 14.5 cm (h × w × d) Weight: app 150 grams Species: Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) Period: Late 1970s / Early 1980s Mount: Naturalistic moss-textured base Leg ring note: Many birds from this era carry a small aluminium ring. These rings were typically applied by licensed bird-keepers, aviculture clubs, or official ringing stations. They normally contain a breeder’s code, year of issue, and an individual number used for identification and traceability. Such rings are common on taxidermy specimens from the 1970s–1980s and are part of their documented provenance. Legal & historical context: This specimen was legally and professionally mounted in accordance with the Dutch Bird Act of 1936. It comes from the workshop of the high-end taxidermist R. Knol in Sint Maartensdijk, the Netherlands, known for precise anatomical mounting and naturalistic poses. Condition: In excellent vintage condition with a well-preserved feather coat and stable mount. Please review the photos for a precise impression of this lot. A refined and atmospheric natural-history accent – a true eye-catcher for a cabinet, study, or curated interior.