The barrel rib has a small bead front sight and "TJ Mortimer Maker to his Majesty, London." signed in the breech section, and the underside of the Damascus barrels have London proofs and "TJM/5077." The back action locks are signed "T J Mortimer/St James St" in banners. Aside from the barrels, the shotgun has extensive floral scroll engraving accented by birds on the locks, a blank gold escutcheon on the upper tang, and a pineapple style trigger plate finial. The highly figured walnut stock has a checkered wrist and a 14 1/4 inch length of pull. Includes an original brass cornered mahogany case with 1824-1838 era trade label and accessories, including powder and shot flasks, takedown cleaning rod with a wire brush, oil bottle, oiler, cap tin, spare nipples, and wads. Measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 ¾ inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 4 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Fine with 75% of an old refinished brown and distinct Damascus twist patterns along the barrel, mostly silver-gray and brown patina on the locks and furniture, minor oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The restored stock is fine and has some slight hairline cracks, a repair in the forend, some filled spots in the elaborate figure, crisp checkering, and minor handling wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are generally fine with moderate age and storage related wear, including some dents on the powder flask and scrapes dings, and a crack on the case exterior.