THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING ACCESSORY

AN EXCEPTIONAL MARDAGA PATENT 'EASY-OPENING' BELT BUCKLE BY L'ALBERT MARDAGA, NO. 22
In the form of a partially barrelled hold-open toplever action, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright cyanide-hardened finish, the engraving signed 'Gironi L', presented in an oak and elephant-hide case with brass sliding lid, the whole surrounded by a green elephant-hide belt
Approximately 4 3/8in. by 1 3/8in.

Estimate: £2,000 to 3,000
Sold for £2,233

THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING ACCESSORY

AN EXCEPTIONAL MARDAGA PATENT 'EASY-OPENING' BELT BUCKLE BY L'ALBERT MARDAGA, NO. 23
In the form of a partially barrelled hold-open toplever action, best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour, the engraving signed 'Ph. Grifnee', presented in an oak and elephant-hide case with brass sliding lid, the whole surrounded by a green elephant-hide belt
Approximately 4 3/8in. by 1 3/8in.

Estimate: £2,000 to 3,000
Sold for £2,233

THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING ACCESSORY

AN EXCEPTIONAL MARDAGA PATENT FULLY-ADJUSTABLE 'EASY-OPENING' BELT BUCKLE BY L'ALBERT MARDAGA, NO. 24
In the form of the top of a shotgun action, with a partially barrelled hold-open toplever action, the top of the action-body engraved with best bouquets and foliate-scrollwork in 'Boss' style, with a full colour-hardened finish, the engraving signed 'Gironi L'
Presented in an oak and elephant-hide case with brass sliding lid, the whole surrounded by its green elephant-hide belt, the lid engraved ensuite

Estimate: £1,800 to 2,400
Sold for £1,912

THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING ACCESSORY

AN EXCEPTIONAL MARDAGA PATENT FULLY ADJUSTABLE 'EASY-OPENING' BELT BUCKLE BY L'ALBERT MARDAGA, NO. 21
In the form of the top of a shotgun action, with a partially barrelled hold-open toplever action, the top of the action-body engraved in Art Nouveau style with scrolling tendrils, with a full colour-hardened finish
Presented in an oak and elephant-hide case with brass sliding lid, the whole surrounded by its green elephant hide lid, the lid engraved ensuite

Estimate: £1,800 to 2,400
Sold for £2,151

Sale:
11775 - Fine Sporting Guns and Vintage Firearms, 27 July 2005, Knightsbridge

Lot 212 
An exceptional Mardaga patent fully-adjustable 'easy-opening' belt buckle by L'Albert Mardaga, no. 29

Sold for £2,000 plus Premium and tax

Sale:
11775 - Fine Sporting Guns and Vintage Firearms, 27 July 2005, Knightsbridge

Lot 213 
An exceptional Mardaga patent fully-adjustable 'easy-opening' belt buckle by L'Albert Mardaga, no. 33

Sold for £2,400 plus Premium and tax