Lot 8 , An unusual 19th century lark lure or mirror, 25.5in.

An unusual 19th century lark lure or mirror, with carved and painted bird head finial and wing shaped body, inlaid with coloured mirrored glass panels, brass mounts and tapering satinwood stake, 25.5in.
Estimate £200-300

By repute from Firle Manor, Sussex, Lark hunting was popular throughout England the Continent during the 17th to 19th centuries, the lure would be pushed into the ground and when rotated the coloured mirrored panels would glitter and attract the birds,


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Sold for £500