Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 19th October 2016
Lot 239
A flintlock blunderbuss
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £500
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Description
A flintlock blunderbuss, octagonal steel barrel 16 in. with small flare to the muzzle, top flat engraved 'LONDON', with London view and proof marks and barrel maker's mark of 'IR' beneath a crown, lock plate signed Bass and possibly a replacement, walnut full stock with brass furniture, brass tipped wooden ramrod, late 18th Century.
Blackmore list a John Bass, originally of Grantham in Lincolnshire, working in London in partnership with Twigg until 1790, and on his own until his death in 1795.