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about anywhere and they
are quite affordable. If you
are searching for a period
horn, be sure to check the
provenance, construction,
use wear, and patina. Dents
are a sign of travel over
time but a carefully cared
for horn with good color Sterling antique hunting horn stock pin selling for $58 at halfhaltjewellery.com
can endure the occasional Below is This antique Victorian pin is made of 15ct gold and is stamped.
“Blast” and be a beautiful The zircon is central in a millgrain setting in the centre of a
addition to the man—or double-ringed target, selling for $129
woman—cave.
Antique Copper Twisted Hunting Horn
The Fox and Hound sells for about $75-$90 at aution
When selecting the proper herd of hounds for hunting, dogs with a
good scenting capability top the list. Foxhounds (both English and
American), the Beagle, Harrier, Welsh Hound, and the Dumfriesshire
Black and Tan Foxhound (which is sadly now extinct). Not only do
they have that keen sense of smell, but a drive is some-
how written in their DNA to search and find.
In the 16th century, English farmers used dogs to Hunting Costume Accessories
chase foxes away from their livestock. But it Gentlemen’s jewelry for the fox hunting
wasn’t until the turn of the century that fox- costume was restricted to one plain gold
hunting’s popularity as an English field sport stock pin (also referred to as a “rat catcher”)
reached its highpoint that could rival that of to hold the cream or white cravat or tie in
soccer/football today. Breeding had become place, with a recommendation to secure the
highly developed, and hunting itself was well tie at the bottom with safety pins. For ladies
organized, regulated by the Master of partaking in the hunt, wearing jewelry was
Foxhounds Association. Rules for every practically frowned upon, and they had the
aspect of the sport were established. stame constraints as the men. The
The dogs used in foxhunting and the
like were trained to go after the hunted reasons for the minimalzation of
jewelry were primarily for safety.
animal’s scent. Often, they are also Dangling jewelry including earrings and
allowed to kill the animal they are seeking and bracelets, necklaces and even the smallest of
trained to bring or retrieve it to the master. chains could easily be caught on a branch or
Typically seen in equestrian
paintings are the Harrier, the This rare and decorative encrier will be a delightful addition to any hunting lodge, some other object.
After the hunt, gentlemen and
English Country House, or Country French setting.
Foxhound, and Welsh Hound. It is signed by the 19th century French Animalier sculptor, A. Bossu. ladies would gather for a celebratory
Because of their personalities and In the collecting sphere, there is a large range of items to choose from to celebrate feast and change back into their
for being known as a friend to man, this active hunter, from porcelain figurines and dishware to fine jewelry regular attire with a select piece or
they also made the perfect accessory and a range of items for the library or office. Sold at Rubylane.com two of jewelry to tie in with the
for the library or office in the forms theme of the day.
Today, the tableware
of inkwells, pipe stands, embellesh- and drinking vessels
ments on himidors and on walking are collectible in
sticks and stickpins. their own right.
At the start of this century, support
for the hunted animal became so strong
that Scotland banned fox hunting. Two
At left, the fantastic
years later the British House of detailing to this antique
Commons outlawed the killing of wild sterling silver chatelaine
mammals in hound-led hunts in with hunting trophies
England and Wales, although the ban dates from the late
provided for certain exceptions. Victorian period.
Despite a number of legal challenges, The silver detailing
the law went into effect in early 2005. includes oak leaves,
Hunts have continued to be held a fox head, hedgehog
throughout England and Wales, some- pendant charm,
times with the hunters and hounds fol- hunting horn, and
lowing a previously laid scent trail a claw.
Selling for $580 at
rather than a live fox. Today when a topbananaantiques.com
live fox is hunted, the law requires the
animal, if it is killed, to be shot by the
This gutta percha hunters rather than killed by the
Remington dog hounds. When practiced around the
head cane gun
sold for $9,200 world, fox hunting has adapted the
at Rock Island rules for different countries. In Canada, Right, an antique 18K gold pin in
Auctions where foxes are more scarce, they hunt the form of two running hunting
coyotes. Here in the U.S., the emphasis dogs, set with a row of diamonds,
is on the hunt rather than the hunted. estimated to sell for $500-$700

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