Double-barreled four bore percussion bank gun of large proportions and weight, 53" barrels signed 'Westley Richards, 150 New Bond St., London' on the top rib, blued tang with floral engraving, border engraved locks signed 'Westley Richards" and floral engraved hammers, blued trigger guard with a pineapple finial, blued butt plate. The gun is half-stocked in figured walnut with chequered engraving around the wrist. In front of the trigger guard is a contoured ebony 'handle'. It has its original ebony ram-rod with brass end and worm, 179cm long (overall) (barrels refinished)
Sold for £4,800
Double-barreled four bore percussion bank gun of large proportions and weight, 53" barrels signed 'Westley Richards, 150 New Bond St., London' on the top rib, blued tang with floral engraving, border engraved locks signed 'Westley Richards" and floral engraved hammers, blued trigger guard with a pineapple finial, blued butt plate. The gun is half-stocked in figured walnut with chequered engraving around the wrist. In front of the trigger guard is a contoured ebony 'handle'. It has its original ebony ram-rod with brass end and worm, 179cm long (overall) (barrels refinished)
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 9th Jun, 2022
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a set of George II silver tea canisters and sugar box in fitted ebonised case, an exhibition-quality Italian micromosaic table, a collection of Galle and other French art glass, and even a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M car!
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Tuesday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 8th June 10am to 5pm
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