Vintage Homing Pigeon Fanciers Clock

This unique vintage pigeon monitoring device, encased in a beautiful wooden box, is a rare find for collectors and science enthusiasts alike. Featuring a clear circular dial with precise measurement markings, this instrument offers both functional weather measurement and rustic decorative charm. Its historical appeal and artisanal quality make it a standout addition to any study, office, or collection display.

Used by Pigeon Fanciers this device is used whereby the pigeon's leg goes into the hole in the box and a ring is fitted. The homing pigeon(s) is then taken to a several miles away and along with many other pigeons is released to find it's way home. 

Somehow the wonders of nature get the pigeon safely home normally before their owners. It is said that the modern pigeon finds its way home via following the motorways & roads.

This pigeons are much prized and can fetch several hundreds if not thousands.

The most expensive being:-

Bolt named after Usain at 430k sold in 2013

Armando nicknamed  Lewis Hamilton 1.4m sold 2019 

New Kim 1.9m sold in Novemebr 2020