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LOT 9
Rare and Desirable Early Winchester “1884” Cartridge Display Board - This
is an early cartridge board issued by Winchester (collectors refer to it as the Model 1884). It is the first to use what will later become the “classic” design of green lithograph paper with the bullet information in gold print and the Winchester shells mounted directly to the board. The cartridges are in an inverted “V” with cartridges in an arch on each side, a circle of cartridges in the middle, and shotgun shells and six cap tins on the lower portion (one of the shotgun shells appears absent). The display is mounted in the original interior frame which is finished in gold (the outer frame is absent). The display area dimensions are approximately 26 3/4 x 38 1/4 inches and the overall dimensions of the outer frame are approximately 28 3/4 x 40 1/4 inches.
CONDITION: Good, the background of the board showing some significant staining, fading, and aging, but most of the markings and images distinct. Almost all of the cartridges remain showing generally an attractively aged patina. There is a small hole in the center circle that may be the work of a drill. The interior frame shows some mild wear and flaking, retaining much of the gold finish.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
LOT 10
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 a brass “Walrus Mfg. Co. Decatur, ILL.” manufacturer plaque attached to the bottom. It is constructed of oak, with full length glass panels and a cathedral top with glass panels. The top frame of door is stamped with “25”, which was the original identifier assigned to these types of cabinets. It stands approximately 73 inches in height on four legs with the 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: Fine, showing minimal storage and handling marks overall and some moderate crazing of the refinished varnish throughout,
and some mild fading of the labels. A desirable cabinet that would
add a new dimension to displaying a fine Winchester collection! Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
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