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*A stunning vintage Hardy wood framed landing net landing from the collection of the late HRH Prince Axel of Denmark.
Early wood 23” arms secured to alloy fittings on a brass folding mechanism stamped Hardy Bros Alnwick, original leather cross cord, 30” wood handle, alloy belt clip stamped Hardy’s Patent, brass screw socket and butt cap, original heavy knotted waxed mesh net ,a* superb net with Royal attribute for display
We had the pleasure of meeting with the family of the late HRH Prince Axel of Denmark, 1888 -1967.
A Danish Prince from the House of Glucksburg, he was a keen sportsman during his life and an angler of note.
Prince Axel's residence in Bernstorff was bought in 1978 by the British Government and became the residence of Britain's ambassador in Denmark. The new occupants maintain the late princely couple's private library in situ. It contains a significant number of books about fishing and sailing (Wikipedia)
His grandson with whom we met is the son of Prince Fleming. He married a non-noble woman and so became Count of Rosenborg, his son, and our contact brought the tackle collection of his grandfather Prince Axel to the UK to meet the Thomas Turner Coy.
The theme is game fishing related and many of the items carry a hand painted red white Danish flag insignia as well as the letter A on the fly reservoir and one engraved reel.
The tackle is untouched and in its original form, not cleaned or altered to retain originality.
We recommend any prospective buyer print of this listing as a Certificate of Authenticity relating to the tackle and its historic Royal heritage.
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Early wood 23” arms secured to alloy fittings on a brass folding mechanism stamped Hardy Bros Alnwick, original leather cross cord, 30” wood handle, alloy belt clip stamped Hardy’s Patent, brass screw socket and butt cap, original heavy knotted waxed mesh net ,a* superb net with Royal attribute for display
We had the pleasure of meeting with the family of the late HRH Prince Axel of Denmark, 1888 -1967.
A Danish Prince from the House of Glucksburg, he was a keen sportsman during his life and an angler of note.
Prince Axel's residence in Bernstorff was bought in 1978 by the British Government and became the residence of Britain's ambassador in Denmark. The new occupants maintain the late princely couple's private library in situ. It contains a significant number of books about fishing and sailing (Wikipedia)
His grandson with whom we met is the son of Prince Fleming. He married a non-noble woman and so became Count of Rosenborg, his son, and our contact brought the tackle collection of his grandfather Prince Axel to the UK to meet the Thomas Turner Coy.
The theme is game fishing related and many of the items carry a hand painted red white Danish flag insignia as well as the letter A on the fly reservoir and one engraved reel.
The tackle is untouched and in its original form, not cleaned or altered to retain originality.
We recommend any prospective buyer print of this listing as a Certificate of Authenticity relating to the tackle and its historic Royal heritage.
The post HRH Prince Axel of Denmark Hardy large wood framed landling net with original waxed mesh appeared first on Thomas Turner Fishing Antiques.
Available now on Thomas Turner Fishing Antiques - Buy Here...