Beresford's Fancy

Mixed Wing, Mr R. H. Beresford, late 19th century. Pattern as per George M. Kelson.

Tag: Silver twist and claret-magenta floss silk
Tail: A topping
Body: Blue and orange floss silk, in equal divisions
Rib: Silver tinsel (oval, fine)
Hackle: A natural black cock's hackle from second turn
Throat: Claret-magenta hackle and jay
Wings: Tippet (strands), mixed sections of bustard, swan dyed claret-magenta, blue and orange, mallard
Horns: Blue macaw
Head: Black herl