Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 478

A pair of Victorian artificial stone models of Talbots

Estimate £3,500 - £4,500 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A pair of Victorian artificial stone models of Talbots, each standing on a circular base, 31.25in (79.3cm) h, 33.25in (84.3cm) l. (2) Both tails broken and restored, some cracks and chips. Talbot hounds are now extinct but were snow white or light coloured hunting dogs originating in Normandy and were brought to Britain by William the Conqueror.