CIRCA 1793-1805 AND CIRCA 1834-38
细节
Two Joseph Manton Fitted Mahogany Gun Cases
Circa 1793-1805 and circa 1834-38
The first for a d.b. flintlock gun, lined in green baize (partitions incomplete), the lid with trade label of the first pattern, and flush-fitting carrying handle; the second for a d.b. percussion gun, brass-bound and lined in green baize, with label of the final pattern (lock replaced, keyhole escutcheon missing)
34in. (86.3cm.) x 9in. (22.8cm.) and 32in. (81.2cm.) x 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
Circa 1793-1805 and circa 1834-38
The first for a d.b. flintlock gun, lined in green baize (partitions incomplete), the lid with trade label of the first pattern, and flush-fitting carrying handle; the second for a d.b. percussion gun, brass-bound and lined in green baize, with label of the final pattern (lock replaced, keyhole escutcheon missing)
34in. (86.3cm.) x 9in. (22.8cm.) and 32in. (81.2cm.) x 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)