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Oak Gun Box On Stand: Edward Paton Gun & Rifle
Oak Gun Box On Stand: Edward Paton Gun & Rifle
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Golden oak, probably refinished. Beautiful, fitted interior with two layers, to fit two rifles. Original label to inside stating: "Edward Paton Gun & Rifle Manufacturer By Appointment To His Royal highness His Prince Consort. No. 44 George St. Perth. Every description of Fishing Tackle Manufactured." Brass dovetail detailing, and brass handles. Cracks in wood consistent with age and usage. Stand Dimensions: 14"H x 35-3/4"W x 11"D. Gun Box Dimensions: 5-34"H x 35-1/4"W x 10-1/2"DInformation of the manufacturer: Edward Paton was born in 1819 in Dublin, Ireland. In 1843 he took over the business of Robert Ancell of 44 George Street, Perth, this business had been founded in 1833. Edward married in about 1846, the name of his wife is unknown. They had a son in 1847, Edward L Paton (Edward II) (b.1847 in Malta, and a daughter, Emma (b.1849 in England and notably not in Scotland). No other children have been traced. It seems likely that Edward (I)'s wife died soon after 1949. Reportedly, in 1854 Edward (I) made Charles Frederick Walsh a partner in the business and the firm became Paton & Walsh. This has not been confirmed, but on September 12, 1856 Paton & Walsh patented a type of rifling for a winged or ribbed bullet. On December 12, 1856 they patented an apparatus for charging and capping the nipples of firearms, this consisted of a metal tube containing another metal tube with a needle actuated by a spring. It injected powder into the touch-hole after a miss-fire. Reportedly, Walsh left the partnership in 1858 and the firm again traded as Edward Paton. In the 1861 census Edward (I) was recorded at an unspecified address in Perth with Edward (II) and Emma. At the time he employed 7 men and 2 boys. The firm became known for their conversions of muzzle-loaders to breech-loaders. In about 1865, if not before, in addition to the main shop at 44 George Street, Perth, Edward opened a branch at Highland Club Buildings, Inverness. How long this branch remained open is not known. In about 1870, Edward (I) was appointed Gunmaker to His Royal Highness The Prince Consort.
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Oak Gun Box On Stand: Edward Paton Gun & Rifle

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