London, UK. 26 February 2016. Pottery chickens, showing the Duchess' fondness for poultry memorabilia, on display. Property from the personal collection of Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014), will be offered for sale at Sotheby's on 2 March, The youngest of the Mitford Sisters, the Duchess was the chatelaine of Chatsworth, one of England's greatest stately homes, and at the heart of British rural, cultural and political life. The proceeds of the items in the eclectic collection are expected to realise £500,000 to £700,000. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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