Lot 219: Edward Henry Windred (British, 1875-1953) 'War Declared'; 'John's Pride'; 'Consistent'; A set of three pigeon portraits

Name: Edward Henry Windred (British, 1875-1953) 'War Declared'; 'John's Pride'; 'Consistent'; A set of three pigeon portraits
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 6b2434c08c

Est: £1,000 GBP - £1,500 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomJanuary 18, 2012

Item Overview

Description

'War Declared'; 'John's Pride'; 'Consistent'; A set of three pigeon portraits
each inscribed as titled and signed 'E. H. Windred', oil on canvas
35 x 45cm (13 3/4 x 17 11/16in).
(3)

Artist or Maker

Edward Henry Windred

Notes

These were the birds of Mr David W Topple, pigeon fancier of Rainham Essex. A number of his birds were used to relay messages during World War II, for this service he recieved rations of pigeon feed.

Auction Details

Gentleman's Library Sale - Furniture

Bonhams

January 18, 2012, 12:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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