LOT #40080 |
Sold on Jun 19, 2023 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Cased Pair of John Blanch Percussion Double Barrel Traveling Pistols. . ... (Total: 2 Items)
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Inscribed Ja's Watney Esq. on lid for James Watney.
Cased Pair of John Blanch Percussion Double Barrel Traveling
Pistols.Unserialized, approximately .68 caliber, 6 1/2-inch barrels [solid rib] with bead front sights. Finish overall consists of brown barrels, case-hardened locks, hammers, pommels and blued furniture. Double triggers. Finely detailed scroll-engraving to the locks and furniture; including the pommel caps. The top of barrels read J. BLANCH, 29, GRACE CHURCH ST. LONDON. Both sides of the locks, rear of the hammers read J. BLANCH. Checkered stocks. Silver wrist escutcheons with what appears to be a family crest. Pommel caps with compartments [one gun with a spare nipple, the other with an extra two]. Swivel ramrods present on both. Contained in wooden case, top of lid escutcheon is inscribed JA'S / WATNEY / ESQR; inside it contains a cleaning rod, lead balls and caps, ball mold marked 18 and a John Blanch trade label [Established 1809]. John Blanch, were gun and pistol manufacturers based out of 29 Gracechurch Street, London. They were established in 1809. Advertised as; Powder, Shot, Caps, Wadding & Every article in the Sporting line of superior quality. Single & Double Barreled Rifles for India & the Colonies.
Please note: While researching the name and possible history online, we found an English brewer and landowner who resided at Haling Park, Croydon, and Beddington, Surrey, by the name of James Watney [1800-1884]. We cannot confirm or match the family crest to him or his family, but it is worth researching more.
Provenance:
The Richard P. Mellon Collection;
Private Collection.
Condition: 1) Fine as refinished. Nice traces of case-hardening present. Bluing to furniture. Checkering visible and present, but soft to the touch. Actions good, bore good. 2) Very good as refinished as well, similar to the previous example with the only major difference being the 1/2-inch rust spot present from storage or handling [right barrel 1/3 away from the breech, has the look of a full size fingerprint]. Both safeties on each gun and tight/frozen in place. Case good; with expected dings, mars and some separations. The exterior has evidence of being revarnished, the green velour lining on the inside is fading, and has a few tears along with some compartment tears/separations as well. Available accessories are good with storage and handling wear. Collection of a Southern Gentleman.
Auction Info
2023 June 19 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6271 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
19th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 693
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms