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The Sale of the Royal Windsor Castle Menagerie
The Sale of the Royal Windsor Castle Menagerie
1884
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1884 Auction Bass Bear Beasts Cage Cages Drum Exotic Handbell Hyena Jerry Lion Mandrill Menagerie Monkey Monkeys Ostrich Ostriches Sale Selling Unusual Wallace Wild Windsor Wombwell Blue Faced
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The Sale of the Royal Windsor Castle Menagerie,
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an intriguing image captured by the Illustrated London News in 1884, presents a unique moment in the history of the British monarchy's exotic animal collection. The scene unfolds in the lush grounds of Windsor Castle, where a diverse assembly of animals awaits their new owners. At the center of the photograph, George Wombwell, a well-known figure in the world of menageries, conducts the auction with a sense of urgency, using a bass drum and handbell to draw the crowd's attention. Surrounding him are an array of exotic beasts, including lions, a hyena, ostriches, and a Russian bear, all contained within their respective cages. A baby lion, seemingly unaware of the commotion, rests peacefully on a blanket near its mother. A blue-faced mandrill, an unusual addition to the collection, perches on a wooden platform, its vibrant colors contrasting with the muted tones of the surroundings. Monkeys, both in cages and on the shoulders of onlookers, chatter and play, adding to the lively atmosphere. This sale marked the dispersal of the Royal Menagerie, which had been a part of the British monarchy's heritage since the 13th century. The collection, which had once been housed in the castle grounds, was relocated to various private menageries and zoos, signaling the end of an era. The photograph serves as a testament to the fascination with the exotic and the unusual that once captivated the British public, and the enduring allure of the menagerie experience.
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