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BRASS-INLAID STEEL BLUNDERBUSS WITH WALNUT STOCK, ENGLAND, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
900 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- walnut, steel
- Length of blunderbuss 44 1/4 in., barrel length 28 3/4 in. by diameter 1 3/4 in.
Lock inscribed Tower GR and 24. Together with a Tower brass-barreled blunderbuss with walnut stock with folding bayonet, England, and a walnut, brass and steel flintlock pistol, England, late 18th century. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2007, lot 487.
The second: Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2007, lot 488.
The second: Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2007, lot 488.
Condition
The blunderbuss Acc. no. 2007.9.29B, with steel polished, proper right side of forestock cracked horizontally 20 in, finish later. The second blunderbuss with proper left side of forestock cracked and loose from front thimble to behind first mounting screw, ramrod replaced, lock inscribed WHEELER, Barrel twice stamped with foundry marks, Length 27 3/8 in., barrel length 12 in. by diameter 1 in.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.