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3372
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$13,800.00
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TWO ELEY CARTRIDGE BOARDS.SN NSN. No. 1: 21-3/4″ x 27-3/4″ Glass covered shadowbox of metallic cartridges and some bullets are mounted on card background printed “ELEY’S SOLID DRAWN AMMUNITION FOR RIFLES AND REVOLVERS.” Cartridges run the gamut from 5mm pinfire through .450 No. 2 Nitro, attractively arrayed having a number of military rifle cartridges in their stripper clips. .577 Lead bullets are sectioned to show copper caps. Board is housed in 2″ deep walnut frame. Backboard is protected by mahogany plywood. Condition: Good. Card is considerably foxed and wrinkled. All printing is clear. Most cartridges are tarnished. Frame is very good with a number of marks and dings. Glass is fine. No. 2: 25-3/8″ wide, 31-1/4″ high Shadowbox with a variety of metallic and shotgun cartridges, attractively arranged in circular motif on gray cardboard back. Central medallion with Eley logo is marked “ELEY CARTRIDGES” surrounded by a variety of overshot wads. Shadowbox has 1″ deep sides. Simply molded oak frame is embossed “ELEY” on top and “CARTRIDGES” on bottom, with “SPORTING” and “MILITARY” on sides. Condition: Backboard is wrinkled. Metallic cartridges are considerably discolored and tarnished to green. Shot shells are faded, some brass heads tarnished. Frame is very fine, with orig finish showing some light wear, and a 5″ repair to outer molding at bottom right. Glass is fine. Backing paper is missing. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: As above. 4-50219 MGM109 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3372
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |