Rod and guns
It’s not just shotguns at Holts; we now have twice yearly specialised fishing sales.
Old rods do not seem to achieve vast amounts of money unlike reels, at present. This beautiful Hardy ‘Palecona’ Brook Rod of eight feet (Pic 1 and 2) was made in 1939 (serial number E51412) and remained in the same hands until now. It is in four sections with a spare tip that is of even lighter construction, all in split cane and well finished. In 1939 there were three lines only: Brook, Trout or Salmon, all in silk. It comes in its original canvas slip and is £30–£50.
Mr Alf Elderkin, of Elderkin’s Gunmakers of Spalding, went occasionally to Skimin and Wood of Birmingham and bought gun actions to finish. This boxlock ejector (Pic 3) with scalloped back is one such item. It retains all original colour, has 28-inch barrels with raised Churchill Rib and 14½-inch original stock; surely very good value at £700–900. Thanks to Bill Elderkin for the background.
Armstrong and Co of Newcastle made this sidelock ejector with concealed third bite. The records have been lost, but dated around 1895. This 12 bore (Pic 4) is not a best quality action – it was probably bought ‘in the white’ from Webleys – nor is it stocked to the fences and is a back action. What is extraordinary is the quality of engraving. Every metal item is beautifully finished with a pattern of ‘stem and vine leaves’, it has a Celtic feel to it. From trigger guard to top lever and fore end to the heel and toe plates. The gun is No 1 of a pair, No 2 has been lost as well as the case.
The barrels are replacements by Mr P Knight of Carrington Street, Nottingham, last known there in 1928, though they are not the quality of the remainder. £700–900.
Call or email Simon Grantham to discuss or consign 07860 300055, simon@gsgrantham.com.
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Grantham school joins Carol Service in celebration of town’s hospital![]()
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...