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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25256/7
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving to the action bases and top straps, the locks and fences deeply carved with bold foliate scrollwork and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather motor case
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The maker confirms that the guns were delivered in May and July of 1937 and confirm that the guns were engraved by Harry Kell. The records further note that the guns were "out in black" in 1936.
The engraving is typical of Harry Kell whose work for Purdey, among others, has become especially sought after in recent years. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 1 May 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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