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Early 20th Century Falconry Block on Spike
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Early 20th Century Falconry Block on Spike

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century falconry block on spike with cork top.

Some losses to block.

Provenance: From a West Country property

Measuring: 69 cm overall.

Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique Falconry Block Spike to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09143653
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Agglomerated cork insert in the cup: traditional perch surface to protect talons.
Turned hardwood block with incised rings: shaped on a wood-turning lathe.
Iron spike with depth collar and tether ring: made for driving into turf.
Heavy rusting along the lower rod: prolonged exposure to damp soil.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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69cm (27.17")
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SA1163379
Description
An early 20th century falconry block on spike with cork top.

Some losses to block.

Provenance: From a West Country property

Measuring: 69 cm overall.

Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique Falconry Block Spike to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09143653
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Agglomerated cork insert in the cup: traditional perch surface to protect talons.
Turned hardwood block with incised rings: shaped on a wood-turning lathe.
Iron spike with depth collar and tether ring: made for driving into turf.
Heavy rusting along the lower rod: prolonged exposure to damp soil.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163379
Rob Hall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2025
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A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange.
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Archive I A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange.

Early 20th Century Falconry Block on Spike

Archive II A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange. View II
Archive III A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange. View III
Archive IV A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange. View IV
Archive V A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange. View V
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Rob Hall Antiques
Telephone 07858 820345
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Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robhallantiques
Verified Since Aug 2025
Items For Sale 38
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Rob Hall Antiques
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A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY FALCONRY BLOCK ON SPIKE
Ref: SA1163379
A turned wooden falconry block mounted on a long iron ground spike with a circular metal flange.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFalconry Equipment
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Country Pursuits
  • MaterialWood, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden block, Iron ground spike, Circular metal flange, Textured top pad
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in)

This early 20th century falconry block serves as a piece of traditional country pursuits equipment, designed in a Highland hunting lodge style. The piece combines a warm brown turned wooden block with a textured cork top pad, mounted upon a long iron ground spike. Visible details include horizontal decorative mouldings encircling the wooden body, an integrated circular metal flange on the iron shaft, and visible losses to the surface of the timber block. The entire assembly stands 69 cm high. In a modern home, this item finds a practical placement within a fireplace alcove or study setting as a decorative decorative accent.

FAQs

A falconry block perch is designed to provide a secure resting surface for tethered raptors, such as falcons and hawks, during outdoor field training or resting periods.

Traditional falconry blocks were crafted from dense hardwoods like oak or elm to withstand talon wear, paired with forged iron ground spikes and padded tops made of felt, turf, or leather.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned wood with natural wear patterns from claws, hand-forged iron ground spikes showing surface oxidisation, and joinery constructed without modern adhesives.

A falconry block can be displayed as a sculptural object within a fireplace alcove, mounted inside a custom display base, or integrated into a library setting alongside natural history items.

Keep the item in a stable indoor environment, treat the iron spike with microcrystalline wax to prevent rust progression, and clean the turned wooden block with a soft dry cloth.
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