2 Very Rare Antique Arabian Saker Falcon Hawk Perch Block Carved Display Stands
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Source: The Internet
Owner: Loveantiques.com
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Description
These are 2 very rare antique Arabian saker falcon Hawk Perch block carved display stands. Handcrafted in hard wood & each having an iron spike, to place outside in the ground. Bought from out of a fine stately country home in Kent.
The perches originally of Arabian origin. Highly sort after by falconry museums & collectors.
Composed of slender hard wood turned poles & mounted by a flat perch on the top. They each have their own different turned carved wood designs. Originally there would of been leather on the perch tops though the leather has totally worn away. You can see brass studs on one of the perches. The top is flat to maintain hygienic & comfort for the falcon.
Our falconry expert friend in Spain found in an falconry book a hand painted picture done by the artist Mark Upton depicting very similar we enclose the photography picture from the book. The book is not included in this listing.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thank you. Cash upon collection is welcome.
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Measurements
Height of tallest perch : 67 cm - 26.38 in
Height of smaller perch : 58 cm - 22.83 in
Width of top each : 15 cm - 5.91 in
Combined weight of both together 2-3kg approx.
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Declaration
Bargain Garden Antiques has clarified that the 2 very rare Arabian Saker Falcon Hawk perch block carved display stands (189 / LA83924) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being early 20th Century.
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Condition
Offered in fine charming old well worn used weathered condition. Various wear,rust,1 spike is bent.
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Period :
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Date of Manufacture :
Early 20th Century
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Delivery
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