A Victorian Taxidermy hooded Peregrine Falcon
England, circa 1880-1890
On oval plinth, sitting on rockwork, wearing original leather falconry hood and jesses with bells.
H. 53 cm
Quite probably this falcon was the favourite of a wealthy Victorian Englishman that had it mounted after it's death. It was quite common for Victorians to mount their pets: the more pets you've had owned, the wealthier you were.
On oval plinth, sitting on rockwork, wearing original leather falconry hood and jesses with bells.
H. 53 cm
Quite probably this falcon was the favourite of a wealthy Victorian Englishman that had it mounted after it's death. It was quite common for Victorians to mount their pets: the more pets you've had owned, the wealthier you were.
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