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LOT 9
Rare and Highly
Desirable Glass
Winchester Store
Display Gun Cabinet
- This factory store
display cabinet was manufactured in the early 1900s to aid Winchester dealers in displaying their Winchester long guns.
There is the remnants of a mostly deteriorated brass Walrus Mfg. Co. Decatur, Illinois manufacturer plaque attached to the
bottom. It is constructed of dark varnished oak, with full length glass panels and a cathedral top with glass panels. The top
of door is stamped with the serial number for the cabinet “400”. It stands approximately 73 inches in height on four legs
with the three of the four typical brass feet sheathes present, and each side is approximately 18 inches wide. The inside
display height is approximately 45 inches. On the inside is a four sided rack that will hold 20 long guns. All four sides are
5/8 inch thick and are marked “WINCHESTER” in white and black bordered red letters with black lettered “PATENT APPLIED
FOR” on a white background below. The bottom of the case and the inner edge of the rack is lined with original green felt.
CONDITION: Very fine, with all of the glass intact and present, wood showing some mild handling/storage wear and a few scattered minor chips. The felt interior lining
is intact with some mild fading and wear. A fine piece to enhance the display of your Winchester collection!
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 8
Attractive, Highly
Desirable, Framed
Winchester
Repeating Arms
Co. Henry R. Poore
“Bear Dogs”
Advertising Print
- These Winchester
advertisements
were an excellent
eye-catching piece
around the turn of
the century, that were
perfect for pulling
potential customers
into shops to buy
Winchester firearms
and ammunition.
Used in a number
of Winchester
advertisements, the
print depicts a barn
setting with white
“bear dogs” in the
foreground and two
large brown dogs that
may be bloodhounds
in the background.
These dogs were
reportedly part of the
Winchester family
hunting pack. The
lower left corner is
signed by the artist “H.
R. Poore/Philadelphia”.
The custom made
wood frame imitates
a “wood frame” that is
often seen as part of the print. The wood of the frame is finished black and has red Winchester “W” logo decals
in each corner, 3 shot shell decals on each side, “WINCHESTER” in white paint at the top and “RIFLES, SHOTGUNS”,
“FOR SALE HERE” and “and AMMUNITION” at the bottom. It measures approximately 31 7/8 x 41 1/8 inches
including the frame.
CONDITION: Very good, the print itself shows a distinct image and attractive color with a few scattered minor
smudges and creases. The attractive custom made frame is very fine with some artificial weathering and light
wear. A very attractive decor piece for your gun room or office!
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
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