14th Nov, 2023 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
  Lot 186
 

186

A LATE 17TH CENTURY BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY JOHN HOSEY

16.25inch flared barrel signed I. HOSEY on the octagonal breech, London proof marks, maker's mark crowned I.H, foliate tip engraved breech with raised saddle pierced for sighting, brass escutcheon engraved with bust of man with hat, later stock, brass mounts and lock of good quality, lock indistinctly signed (Tatham?), nicely engraved butt cap tang and border engraved sideplate, trigger guard with foliate finial, baluster ramrod pipe, original wooden ramrod. Frizzen spring and ramrod tip missing, action fails to cock.

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16.25inch flared barrel signed I. HOSEY on the octagonal breech, London proof marks, maker's mark crowned I.H, foliate tip engraved breech with raised saddle pierced for sighting, brass escutcheon engraved with bust of man with hat, later stock, brass mounts and lock of good quality, lock indistinctly signed (Tatham?), nicely engraved butt cap tang and border engraved sideplate, trigger guard with foliate finial, baluster ramrod pipe, original wooden ramrod. Frizzen spring and ramrod tip missing, action fails to cock.

Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 14th Nov, 2023

FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR 

NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM

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