A Very Small Flintlock Queen Anne by James Freeman.
A Very Small Flintlock Queen Anne by James Freeman. With stubvbytwo stage tune-off cannon barrel, decorated with a ring of foliage at the muzzle, polygonal border engraved breech, stepped breech engraved ‘LONDON’ engraved action, signed ‘James Freeman’ beneath the spring, fitted with sliding safety catch, swelling walnut butt with silver lions-head grotesque mask, fixed trigger guard.
FREEMAN
James Paul Known until c.1720 as James Paulfreman. Apprenticed to Henry Anthonison, turned over to Andrew Dolep, 1705; free of Gunmakers Co. , 1716. Elected Assistant, 1727; Master, 1732. Gunmaker, ‘at the Flower near the Church in St. Martins Lane’, 1719; at St. Martins Ct., 1726; St. Martins Lane 1735. Died 1736. Maker of fine silver-mounted pistols including breech loaders.
James Son of James Paul, apprenticed to father, 1730; free of Gunmakers Co., 1738. Proof piece & mark 1744. Elected Assistant, 1749; Master 1754. Gunmaker, St. Martins Lane, 1743; Lancaster Ct., Strand, 1749. Died 1756.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
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£2,250.00
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