A JOHN KRIDER GUNMAKER BROADSIDE

A JOHN KRIDER GUNMAKER BROADSIDE. Fine 1870s framed broadside of the “Sportsmens Depot Established in 1826” – “John Krider, Gun Maker, Philadelphia Pa”. A masterful example of contemporary American copper engraving featuring ten elaborate vignettes of hunting and fishing scenes encased in bold foliate scrollwork. Krider was a well-respected dealer in firearms, fishing tackle and all kinds of sporting apparatus from Philadelphia, Pa.. Krider began his gunmaking apprenticeship in 1826 and quickly developed a reputation for quality goods. His shop located at the NE corner of 2nd & Walnut Sts was a focal point of Philadelphia sportsmen until Krider’s death in 1886. Period frame is faux mahogany. SIZE: Including frame is 15-3/4″ high and 12-1/2″ wide CONDITION: Paper toned frame with very minor imperfections, but overall generally very good to fine. Some light foxing and minor spotting present. There is a small area of water staining in the lower right corner. Images are all clean and unaffected by stain. Frame has some corner dings and is sound. Backing is missing with old cardboard filler section tacked in. A page copy from an unknown reference on early advertising depicting this same engraving is taped to the cardboard. 4-39190 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2581	$1,150.00	A JOHN KRIDER GUNMAKER BROADSIDE. Fine 1870s framed broadside of the “Sportsmens Depot Established in 1826” – “John Krider, Gun Maker, Philadelphia Pa”. A masterful example of contemporary American copper engraving featuring ten elaborate vignettes of hunting and fishing scenes encased in bold foliate scrollwork. Krider was a well-respected dealer in firearms, fishing tackle and all kinds of sporting apparatus from Philadelphia, Pa.. Krider began his gunmaking apprenticeship in 1826 and quickly developed a reputation for quality goods. His shop located at the NE corner of 2nd & Walnut Sts was a focal point of Philadelphia sportsmen until Krider’s death in 1886. Period frame is faux mahogany. SIZE: Including frame is 15-3/4″ high and 12-1/2″ wide CONDITION: Paper toned frame with very minor imperfections, but overall generally very good to fine. Some light foxing and minor spotting present. There is a small area of water staining in the lower right corner. Images are all clean and unaffected by stain. Frame has some corner dings and is sound. Backing is missing with old cardboard filler section tacked in. A page copy from an unknown reference on early advertising depicting this same engraving is taped to the cardboard. 4-39190 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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.

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