Sporting Weathercocks Designed and Executed by Mrs. Burn, Langham, Oakham, England
N.p. No stated publisher, n.d. [ca.1930?]. Mrs. Burn. No stated edition. Soft cover. [8]p, 12 ills. Very good (light handling wear and soil). Item #30522
Unusual and scarce catalogue of 12 painted zinc weather vanes, "suitable for hunting, polo, and racing stables." There are 10 hunting subjects (including a fox, hound, and stag), one polo, one racing. With a list of patrons and clients: individuals (headed by Her Majesty Queen Alexandra and including many MFHs), and foxhound and harriers' kennels. With a pricelist and testimonials. The weathercocks were exhibited at the International Horse Show, Olympia, London, in 1910, to much praise (this information kindly supplied by Ken Callahan). Mrs. Burn was the daughter of Colonel Anstruther Thomson. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $95.00