Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF CASBARD-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27305 / 6, with extra barrels for No.1,
for 1965, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and '1' and '2' at the breech ends and to the rear lumps, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke;
additional 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels for No.1 with raised tapered matted rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, the fences carved in high relief with leaf and berry designs on a stippled background, the action, lockplates and furniture with Purdey 'large scroll' engraving, the makers name to elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, the undersides with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON' in further cartouches, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/4in. figured stocks including 1 3/8in. wooden extensions, chequering refreshed, weight 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 14oz. (No.1 with 29in. barrels), in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with provision for all three sets of barrels
Provenance: We are kindly informed that the guns were completed in 1965 for a Robert de Balkany with 28in. barrels and an additional set of 29in. barrels for the No.1 gun and with large scroll engraving by Casbard
Robert Zellinger de Balkany was a prominent French businessman, art collector, and real estate developer. Born on September 23, 1931, in Budapest, Hungary, he later became a naturalized French citizen. De Balkany was known for his luxurious lifestyle and significant contributions to the art world.
Throughout his career, he played a key role in the development of high-end real estate projects, particularly in the prestigious areas of Paris and the French Riviera. His involvement in real estate earned him a reputation as a successful entrepreneur with a keen interest in luxury properties.
Additionally, Robert Zellinger de Balkany gained recognition for his extensive art collection, which included valuable pieces from various periods and styles. He was known for his passion for fine arts and his active participation in the cultural scene.
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Estimate £30,000-35,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act