2020 September Premier, Volume I

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A Selection of Fine Arms from the Esteemed Collection of Malcolm King
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LOT 294
Very Fine Engraved Thomas
Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double
Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with
Case and Accessories - Serial no. 5832, 15 Bore gauge,
28 inch bbl., browned/casehardened/blued finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in circa 1850. With browned Damascus barrels
signed “T.E. MORTIMER EDINBURGH, LATE ST. JAMES ST. LONDON” on the
concave rib. Casehardened border and scroll engraved patent breeches
each with platinum plug. Casehardened border and scroll engraved
standing breech and side locks, the latter each signed “T.E. MORTIMER,
GEORGE ST.” Blued furniture including butt plate with long tang and trigger
guard each with border and scroll engraving. Well figured walnut half
stock with checkered grip and forearm. Original brass
mounted ramrod. In associated oak fitted case lined
in green baize, the lid with Thomas Elsworth Mortimer
printed trade label, and numbered to gun “5865”. With
accessories including leather wrapped Bartram powder
flask, leather shot flask with shield shaped escutcheon
plate to one side, wad punch, oiler, large square glass oil
bottle, turnscrews and two shot chargers.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% of the rebrowned finish
remaining with some spotting and clear markings. The
breech, locks, and hammers retain approximately 70% of the original casehardened finish with the trigger plate and ramrod
insert having mostly a smooth grey patina. The trigger guard and butt plate retain 50% of their original vibrant blue finish
with most of the finish loss on the butt plate with some areas of discoloration. The refreshed wood is very good with numerous scratches and dings, well defined checkering, and some
discoloration. The case is very fine with several handling scratches and staining on the exterior and some slight tears to the interior. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 5000 - 8500
LOT 295
Fine Engraved Joseph Harkom & Son, Edinburgh 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Duck
Shotgun - Serial no. 1691, 8 Bore gauge, 34 1/4 inch bbl., browned/casehardened/blued finish,
walnut stock. This late production big bore percussion duck gun was manufactured in circa
1873/4. With browned Damascus barrels signed “JOSPEH HARKOM & SON. 32 PRINCES STREET
EDINBURGH” on the concave rib. Border and scroll engraved standing breech and locks, the
latter each signed “HARKOM & SON”, with dolphin carved hammers, and blued trigger guard.
Well figured walnut half stock with checkered grip and forearm.
CONDITION: Barrels retaining 95% rebrowned finish, good Damascus pattern, clear signature.
Breeches a dark patina, clear engraved decoration. Standing breech and locks retaining 40%
faded original casehardened finish, trigger guard with 20% original blued finish mostly to inner
surface. Stock lightly refinished with minor handling marks, and sharp recut checkering. Butt
plate with mostly a grey patina. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
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