A GEORGE III OAK AND MAHOGANY CROSS BANDED DRESSER BASE, moulded edge rectangular top above three frieze drawers with a fret carved apron below, raised on four tapering square legs 87 x 186 x 46 cm

JOHN MANTON, LONDON A CASED 12-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 3720, for 1801, with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 34 1/2in. barrel with moulded bands at the intersection and signed in gilt lettering on the top-flat 'MANTON LONDON', the underside with London proofs and the serial number, the number repeated on the rear of the breech-hook, twin gold lines and platinum lined touch-hole to breech, engraved top tang featuring two gamebirds lofting above the top-nail with a scientific trophy below, flat border engraved lock signed 'MANTON' below the rainproof pan with full under-pan, a small recumbent hunting dog engraved to the pointed tail, swan-necked cock, border engraved roller frizzen, walnut half-stock (chequering rubbed smooth at wrist, small losses and wear), iron furniture, two barrel-keys and brass tipped oak ramrod, together with a period John Manton mahogany case lined in green baize and partially compartmented for two sets of barrels, remainder of the blocking loose or absent, small parchment trade-label inside lid and hook closure.