{"product_id":"forest-toys-brockenhurst-rare-hand-carved-hunt-with-fox-frank-whittingtons-1","title":"Forest Toys Brockenhurst rare hand carved hunt with fox Frank Whittingtons","description":"Rare and highly collectible Frank Whittington of Brockenhurst (New Forest) carved wooden fox hunting set, dating to the pre-WWII period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhittington is associated with early 20th century British sporting carvings, and his hunt groups are particularly sought after for their strong sense of movement, distinctive hand-carved finish, and traditional English subject matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example depicts a classic fox hunt scene with mounted rider in red coat, full pack of hounds, and fox. The figures are individually carved with visible knife work and retain their original hand-painted surfaces. The elongated hounds and forward-driving composition are characteristic of Whittington’s work and give the set excellent display presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOverall very good antique condition with age-related paint wear and surface handling marks. One hound has a repaired leg; the repair is stable and does not detract from display. No other significant structural issues noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounted rider on horse\u003cbr\u003eFive hounds\u003cbr\u003eFox\u003cbr\u003eA scarce pre-war British sporting carving by a named maker, appealing to collectors of fox hunting memorabilia, New Forest interest, and traditional English country house decorative arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition and detail.","brand":"Montagues Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57935887401347,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0115\/9299\/files\/34b91777-4236-423f-a3da-acc71689dfbe.jpg?v=1777451803","url":"https:\/\/montaguesemporium.co.uk\/products\/forest-toys-brockenhurst-rare-hand-carved-hunt-with-fox-frank-whittingtons-1","provider":"Montagues Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}