Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock

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Our unique Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock is a 10in x 10in round wall-mounted clock. Available with a natural bamboo frame, the clock features a stunning reproduction of a vintage 18th Century watercolour painting of a Red-Billed Tropicbird. Perfect as a gift, or for your home or office.

Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock

When it comes to interior decor, wall clocks often take a backseat to larger, more attention-grabbing pieces. However, a well-chosen wall clock, such as our Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock can serve as a focal point that marries function with form in a unique and powerful way. Our Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock is a 10in x 10in clock, adorned with a high-quality reproduction of an 18th-century watercolor painting of a Red-Billed Tropicbird, offers precisely that blend.

Our Red-Billed Tropicbird wall clock has a sustainably produced bamboo frame, which is available in natural bamboo. The face and hands of the clock are protected by crystal-clear Plexiglas, meaning the artwork and hands should remain clean and fresh-looking. The frame and Plexiglas can be given a gentle wipe as and when needed to remove any dust or dirt.

The Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock's artwork is carefully reproduced so that each brushstroke is visible, as in the original watercolour painting. The artwork will liven up the room in which you hang the clock  and will, no doubt, become a focal and talking point for your guests.

This wall clock is suited to pretty much any room in your home or office. The Red-Billed Tropicbird artwork is gentle and refined so it will suit any environment, modern or antique.

Don't forget to think of others as well - the Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock makes a fabulous gift - birthday, wedding, anniversary, or just to say "I love you"!

Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock Specifications

Our Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock is a round clock (10in x 10in / 25.5cm x 25.5cm), which features a reproduction of the beautiful vintage watercolour painting of a Red-Billed Tropicbird. This clock is a statement piece, which will become a focal point of the room in which it hangs.

Using a dye sublimation print process, each bird clock is printed with a crisp and vibrant image of a Red-Billed Tropicbird. Its black arms are protected by a crystal-clear Plexiglas lens, which helps protect the clock face from damage and wear.

The rear of the Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock is where the time can be altered and a battery be inserted. A built-in rear hook is a key feature, so the clock is ready for hanging on your wall as soon as it arrives with you.

Our Red-Billed Tropicbird clock is available with a natural bamboo frame. Whether the clock is for your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or living room, it will be a joy to behold!

  1. Crisp colour reproduction on the clock face
  2. Natural bamboo frame
  3. Round clock face
  4. Available with a natural coloured frame
  5. Ready to hand on the wall
  6. Runs with 1 x AA battery (not included)

The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Red-Billed Tropicbird

Our Red-Billed Tropicbird fine art print comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Red-Billed Tropicbird was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.

The original watercolour of the Red-Billed Tropicbird is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Red-Billed Tropicbird's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful fine art print, which is now available for your home or office décor, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.

Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.

The Red-Billed Tropicbird

The Red-Billed Tropicbird (Scientific name: Phaeton aethereus) is a fascinating avian species known for its iconic red bill and mainly white plumage. These medium-sized birds, which are native to tropical oceans worldwide, spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land for breeding purposes. Their diet consists primarily of fish and squid, which they capture by plunging into the water from heights of up to 40 meters.

The Red-Billed Tropicbirds typically breed once annually, laying a single egg in a cliff crevice or an inaccessible ledge, with both parents sharing the incubation and chick-rearing duties. It takes about 90 days for the chick to become fully independent. Interestingly, these Tropicbirds mature slowly, only developing their full plumage at 4-5 years old and beginning to breed around the same age. They are also known for their intricate aerial displays during courtship, which include the rare ability to fly backwards.

Despite being classified as a species of Least Concern, certain populations of the Red-Billed Tropicbird face threats from invasive species, habitat loss, human disturbance, and climate change. Efforts to understand and appreciate these magnificent creatures, as well as address the challenges they confront, are essential for their continued survival. The Red-Billed Tropicbird serves as a remarkable example of the diverse and vibrant life thriving in our planet's tropical regions.

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock will take 5-7 working days. It will then be despatched via a tracked postal/courtier service, carefully packaged for safe delivery to you around 48 hours later.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About The Red-Billed Tropicbird Wall Clock

Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.