AN 18-BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN with rebrowned twist barrels signed on the rib, gold-inlaid patent breeches (some gold missing), one touch-hole lined with gold and the other replaced with platinum, engraved tang, signed and engraved bevelled locks (one cock associated) each with roller and rainproof pan, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including signed trigger-guard with pineapple finial, gold escutcheon engraved with a crest and motto, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and iron-tipped ramrod, by Jover Junr., Bond Strt., London, circa 1800 | Christie's

Lot 34

AN 18-BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN with rebrowned twist barrels signed on the rib, gold-inlaid patent breeches (some gold missing), one touch-hole lined with gold and the other replaced with platinum, engraved tang, signed and engraved bevelled locks (one cock associated) each with roller and rainproof pan, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including signed trigger-guard with pineapple finial, gold escutcheon engraved with a crest and motto, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and iron-tipped ramrod, by Jover Junr., Bond Strt., London, circa 1800

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AN 18-BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN with rebrowned twist barrels signed on the rib, gold-inlaid patent breeches (some gold missing), one touch-hole lined with gold and the other replaced with platinum, engraved tang, signed and engraved bevelled locks (one cock associated) each with roller and rainproof pan, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including signed trigger-guard with pineapple finial, gold escutcheon engraved with a crest and motto, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and iron-tipped ramrod, by Jover Junr., Bond Strt., London, circa 1800
34in. barrels

Lot Essay

William Jover II, son of William Jover I, worked in partnership with his father from 1784 to 1796, and at 65 New Bond Street from 1798 to 1801

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