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David Livingstones gun
An auctioneer with David Livingstones gun when it came up for sale at an auction room in Staffordshire. Livingstone took the Hollis and Son gun to Africa and it was repaired there. The gun was brought back to UK with the exporers body and personal effects in 1873 by Joseph Wainwright and faithful bearers Chuma and Susi. First published The Times newspaper Date: 1987
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Media ID 19534933
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1987 Dunn Eighties Explorer Livingstone Philip Shotgun Hollis
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating history brought to life with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring the iconic "David Livingstone's Gun." This unique art piece showcases an extraordinary moment from the past as an auctioneer holds the very gun that once belonged to the famous explorer. Repaired in Africa during Livingstone's expeditions, this historical relic is now a testament to the adventures and discoveries of one of the greatest explorers in history. Add this intriguing poster print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 59.4cm (16" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, an auctioneer holds David Livingstone's historic Hollis and Son shotgun as it goes under the hammer at an auction room in Staffordshire during the 1980s. This gun, a symbol of exploration and adventure, was once carried by the famed Scottish missionary and explorer, David Livingstone, as he traversed the African continent in the late 19th century. Livingstone acquired this gun from Hollis and Son, a well-known gunsmith in Birmingham, England, before embarking on his African expedition in 1852. During his journey, the gun was in need of repair, and it was mended by local craftsmen in Africa. This gun, along with Livingstone's other personal effects, was returned to the UK in 1873, following his tragic death in 1873. The faithful bearers Chuma and Susi, who accompanied Livingstone on his final journey, brought the gun back to England with his body. The gun's provenance is further evidenced by the inscription on the barrel, which reads "D. Livingstone, Africa 1856." This photograph, taken in the late 1980s, captures a moment in time when history comes to life, as the gun, with its rich past, is passed from one owner to another. The Hollis and Son shotgun is a testament to Livingstone's incredible journey and the enduring allure of exploration and adventure.
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