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J. D. SELLS
A FINE PREATER-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 100, THE CHICHESTER GUN
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rib signed in gold, the breeches engraved with scrollwork, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scrolls surrounding highly detailed scenes of the city of Chichester and the surrounding area, including Chichester cathedral, the Market Cross, Goodwood House and the Bishop's Palace Gate, the fences carved with a Roman centurion and the Emperor Vespasian, the lock plates signed " K. Preater", retaining all of its original bright finish, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, 15 1/4-inch highly figured burr walnut stock, 7lb., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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John D. Sells is a well-known outworker to the Trade and the gun was completed as his own personal gun, the engraving reflecting his love of his home city. The gun was proofed in 1984 and completed at a relaxed pace over a number of years as other work allowed. The gun was engraved by Ken Preater and finished to the very highest standards.
It appears new and unused. |
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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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