$1,476
English Brass-barrel Blunderbuss, c. 1840s-50s, walnut stock with checkered wrist, brass fittings, back lock engraved with foliate designs, brass-barrel marked "HOLLIS CHELTENHAM," wooden ramrod with a brass tip, barrel lg. 14 1/4, overall lg. 30 in. Provenance: The estate of Elaine Sargent. Estimate $400-600 Stock has a few dings and nicks, lock functions properly. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26