The heirlooms and treasures of Chatsworth are currently on display for the first time and I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this beautiful bejewelled Hawk. It is a ceremonial drinking cup that was made in Germany in 1697 and bought by the 6th Duke in 1819. It stands over 1ft tall and is covered with hundreds of precious and semi-precious stones.
That is an impressive piece.. although it would look a little out of place on our sideboard!!
I think he looks fine just where he is
Phew! For a moment there, I thought you said, “I couldn’t resist nicking this beautiful bejewelled Hawk.”
I read somewhere that he is behind bullet proof glass
Fabulously over-the-top!
Very and it needs a grand setting to show it off
Nice from afar. I like my wine in French crystal.;-)
I much prefer my wine in Crystal too
The Hawk is rather impressive in the right setting though 
Wow – not for me but still, wow!
All that intricate detail made me think Wow!! too
Can you imagine drinking out of that, Cherie?!
I think I much prefer to sit and admire it whilst sipping from a more delicate glass
What a drink that would be.
Now we just have to decide which would be the most appropriate drink to experience from such an elaborate vessel!
That’s amazing. My husband won a day trip on the Orient Express once and we went to Chatsworth House. It was a wonderful day.
I really need to go back again sometime soon, I didn’t have anywhere near enough time to see all that I wanted too xx