Lot Essay
William Jover and Edward Bate were both specialists in making fine quality air weapons at the end of the 18th Century and became partners.
CIRCA 1780
Details
Three English walking-stick airguns (incomplete)
Circa 1780
The brass lock mechanism housing engraved with patriotic trophees, inscribed "Jover & Son, London", the reverse with "Bate Fecit"
74 cm, 41 cm and 52 cm long (3)
Circa 1780
The brass lock mechanism housing engraved with patriotic trophees, inscribed "Jover & Son, London", the reverse with "Bate Fecit"
74 cm, 41 cm and 52 cm long (3)