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2349
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$9,775.00
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LOT OF THREE ENGLISH CARTRIDGE BOARDS, TWO BY NOBEL, ONE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND.SN NSN. Two shadowbox style cartridge boards by Nobels feature their product line of shot shells, as mounted on shield. Mahogany back boards are gold painted “NOBEL’S SPORTING AMMUNITION.” and “GLASGOW & LONDON” at top and bottom of velvet shields. Cartridges are arranged on shields to display different types of shot shells with names such as Orion, Kings Way, Valica, Regent, Ajax, Unitro, etc. One board with mahogany frame has mostly 12 bore cartridges displayed with a few smaller gauge head stamps showing. The other with walnut frame includes 4 bore and 8 bore cartridges and head stamps, as well as 12 bore. Shot shells are also interspersed with top wads printed with shot size, etc. This board also displays some brass cases. Relatively modern Holland & Holland board marked “NO 12”, has paper and plastic shot shells interspersed with rifle cartridges arranged in an attractive starburst pattern; central rifle case being a 700 nitro, with other large bore cartridges toward center, radiating out toward smaller calibers. This frame is of mahogany, and has glass cover. CONDITION: Mahogany framed Nobels is very fine with some light bleaching of finish on frame. Cartridges beginning to fade. Walnut framed Nobels board is also very fine. Cartridges and felt considerably faded. H&H board is excellent. 49958-2 MGM199 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2349
Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |