Sale 7000
Chirk Castle
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21 June 2004
Price realised
GBP 215
Estimate
A COLLECTION OF FALCONRY PARAPHENALIA AND OTHER ITEMS Comprising:- a copper wire framed perch mounted with brass bells; a further perch and various bells; three various leather falcon hoods; a collection of leather straps and a leather dog leash
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Thomas, 8th Lord Howard de Walden, who rented Chirk from 1911-1946, was a keen falconer.
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