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.