Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

Catalogue

Lot 254: Two Pewter Brooches Depicting a Bird of Prey and a Terrier

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Two cast pewter pins or brooches featuring animal motifs. The first piece is a larger pin depicting a bird of prey, likely a hawk or falcon?, shown in flight with outstretched wings and detailed feather textures. The reverse of the wing is incised in cursive script with the words Handcrafted By Arthur Court followed by Pewter. It is fitted with a single pin post and a butterfly clutch fastener. The second piece is a smaller pin depicting a standing terrier-type dog, possibly a Wire Fox Terrier?, with a textured coat. The reverse is textured but lacks any legible inscriptions or maker marks. It is also fitted with a single pin post and butterfly clutch fastener.