Lot Essay
See L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, p.176
NO.6805 FOR 1864
Details
A J. PURDEY OAK CASE FOR A 38-BORE D.B PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE
NO.6805 FOR 1864
Lined in red baize (small patches of wear and insect damage, one compartment wall altered, another incomplete), the lid with J. Purdey trade label with '314½ Oxford Street near Hanover Square' address and with hand-written instructions for loads and loading (holed), complete with its original leather outer-cover with owner's initials 'D.D'
For 30in (76.2cm) barrels
NO.6805 FOR 1864
Lined in red baize (small patches of wear and insect damage, one compartment wall altered, another incomplete), the lid with J. Purdey trade label with '314½ Oxford Street near Hanover Square' address and with hand-written instructions for loads and loading (holed), complete with its original leather outer-cover with owner's initials 'D.D'
For 30in (76.2cm) barrels
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.