Antique George III Brass Barrelled Blunderbuss

Name: Antique George III Brass Barrelled Blunderbuss
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA976545
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A good untouched brass barrelled blunderbuss by Beckwith of London. The octagonal to round barrel having flared muzzle with steel sprung bayonet above and engraved LONDON with proof marks. The blunderbuss retains the original steel ramrod and brass fittings with walnut stock chequered carved grip and signed “BECKWITH”. Condition- very good and original. Dimensions:- Length Closed…31.5’’/ 80cm. Length inc Bayonet…44’’/ 112cm. Width…2.5’’/ 6.5cm. Depth…8.75’’/ 22cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Literature ref. - Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Apprenticed to Wattell Clark, 1785; free of Gunmakers Co., 1801. Elected Assistant (and Livery) 1805; Master, 1808, 1814, 1825, 1840. Died 1841. Gunmaker, 58 Skinner St., Snow Hill, 1802-41. 125 Strand, 1818-2. Contractor to Ordnance, 1838; East India Co., 1823-41. Business continued at 58 Skinner St., by Widow Elizabeth 1841-68. Contractor to East India Co., as Elizabeth Beckwith & Son, 1842-53.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA976545

Dealers Internal Reference

24309

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Description

A good untouched brass barrelled blunderbuss by Beckwith of London.

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The octagonal to round barrel having flared muzzle with steel sprung bayonet above and engraved LONDON with proof marks.

John Howkins Antiques

The blunderbuss retains the original steel ramrod and brass fittings with walnut stock chequered carved grip and signed “BECKWITH”. Condition- very good and original. Dimensions:- Length Closed…31.5’’/ 80cm. Length inc Bayonet…44’’/ 112cm. Width…2.5’’/ 6.5cm. Depth…8.75’’/ 22cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

fig 1. Antique George III Brass Barrelled Blunderbuss

Literature ref. - Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Apprenticed to Wattell Clark, 1785; free of Gunmakers Co., 1801. Elected Assistant (and Livery) 1805; Master, 1808, 1814, 1825, 1840. Died 1841. Gunmaker, 58 Skinner St., Snow Hill, 1802-41. 125 Strand, 1818-2. Contractor to Ordnance, 1838; East India Co., 1823-41. Business continued at 58 Skinner St., by Widow Elizabeth 1841-68. Contractor to East India Co., as Elizabeth Beckwith & Son, 1842-53.