Product Details
WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10251,
28in. replacement nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'WATSON BROS. 61. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, engraved fences, the action, lockplates and furniture finely carved in relief with bold scrolling acanthus on a matted background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 7/8in. figured stock including 1/4in. extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its brass-cornered leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1930 for 'Rogers'. The stocking was completed by Ebenezer Hands
Other Notes: The characteristic style and fine quality of the engraving on this gun points to the work of Harry Kell (born Henry Albert Kell) or his workshop, who regularly undertook work for Watson Bros. in addition to many other great names of English gunmaking.
Harry Kell (1881-1958), was revolutionary in his designs and is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential engravers in British gunmaking history. Amongst his many achievements, he is credited with engraving the miniature guns for H.M. The Queen's dolls house and also the one presented to King George V on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee
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Estimate £5,000-7,000
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