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JOHN BLANCH & SON
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6427/8
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork against a lined ground and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case with maker's accessories, etc; together with two J. Purdey & Sons 500 size brassbound oak and leather cartridge magazines; and a large photographic album, including many images of the guns' owner enjoying sport
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The guns were built circa 1905 for Arthur Brampton (1865-1913), a wealthy Edwardian stockbroker. He was a keen sportsman who participated in Europe as well as at home and shot pigeon at the Grand Prix Monte Carlo in 1911. He built The Chantry at Elstree and resided there with his wife and children until his death. The guns are of Blanch's highest quality and were undoubtedly engraved by the great Harry Kell. The guns were little used by Arthur Brampton's son and have remained virtually unused since they were inherited by the current owner in 1983.
The gun case and cartridge magazines are all named and addressed to Arthur Brampton, The Chantry, Elstree. |
Sold for £20500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 6 September 2021 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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