Christmas Gifts Online Auction - 19th November 2020
Lot 1027
An Asprey novelty gilt and oxidised metal cartridge butt marker
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £420
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Description
An Asprey novelty gilt and oxidised metal cartridge butt marker,
the base inscribed 'Asprey's Cartridge Place Finder, Patent Applied For' the top with a 6 in a triangle and inscribed, 'Loaded by Asprey, Smokeless', the rotating action opens the cartridge to reveal eight unmarked numbered pegs, the base with a presentation inscription, length closed 6.2cm.
Provenance:
A Private Collection
Manfred Schotten Antiques, Burford, Oxon. 18 April 2009.