A SCARCE BOGARDUS TRADE-MARKED GLASS-TARGET THROWER WITH A RARE AMBER BOGARDUS TARGET BALL, the thrower mounted on a hardwood timber base, with large leaf-sprung throwing arm, the target holder of cup form (some deformation), simplistic three position trigger release with provision for a lanyard (not supplied), base with applied circular plaque embossed 'CAPTAIN BOGARDUS' PATENT BALL TRAP' around a depiction of a standing shooter in period dress flanked by the wording 'TRADE MARK' (corrosion to iron parts), the American type amber coloured glass target embossed with a 'netting' pattern except for a central band marked BOGARDUS GLASS BALL PAT'D APR. 10 1877' and in fine condition.

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