Very fine and extremely ornate high quality late 18th century French 16-bore flintlock sporting gun by J. Coignet Layne Paris, the 91.5cm(36") round to octagonal barrel with 'gold' scrolling decoration and silver shroud to the breech end, three barrel pins and ramrod under with silver pipe holders, steel lock with classical head cameo mount to the hammer and 'gold' lined pan, full length carved walnut stock with extremely decorative embossed and chased silver mounts and trigger guard including a family crest, maker's name to top of barrel and lock plate L130cm overall

Professional, understanding and kind as always. Truly appreciate the customer service and support. Never fails to impress.

Dawn G, April 2026

An exceptional service from a company offering professionalism with family warmth and values..

John B, March 2026

What an absolutely charming and helpful young lady on Reception. A pleasure these days to find someone so helpful.

Carol W, March 2026

Wonderful service from reception, Dominic, Paul and Dylan. Nothing was to much trouble, they are a credit to the company. Regards, Les Robinson.

Leslie R, March 2026

Everyone was very helpful, efficient, and pleasant.

Annerleigh H, March 2026

Excellent service, very helpful

Ray B, February 2026

Absolutely wonderful to deal with you, totally professional and some really incredible items for sale. Would be delighted to do business with your organisation anytime. Thank you so much for your wonderful service

Carmel D, February 2026

Very friendly and efficient. My wife loves the jewellery that we purchased from the sale!

Bryan P, February 2026

Really pleasant visit to Duggleby Friday 20th February and really please not only with the items purchased but the amazing staff who assisted us. Great setup and looking forward to another visit and future auctions.

Eran B, February 2026

Lee is excellent at looking after customer’s requirements, I have always found him most helpful, and nothing appears to be a problem for him. First class.

David C, February 2026

I rang earlier with an approximate eta and arrived a little early, around an hour later; my lovely items were carefully packed and waiting. Excellent service from a charming and professional team - Thank You.

Andy S, January 2026

Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff.

Michael F, January 2026

As always, friendly, efficient staff, Paul who has the task of trying to find my purchases, never let's me down, and Kate and Katie both a credit to the company 😀

Stephen S, January 2026

Super helpful and professional service from everyone at Dugglebys, thank you.

Philippa W, January 2026

Great communication and service. Thanks

Anne E, January 2026

Lee was extremely helpful thank you. We are very happy with both of the lots we collected. Thanks again Lucy

Lucy E, January 2026

Good experience collecting from York. Staff helpful and pleasant,as always. Much appreciated,thanks.

Carole A, January 2026

As always your staff are very helpful and polite making any purchase a pleasurable experience Thank you all very much once again Gav Watson

Gavin W, January 2026

It is always very enjoyable to deal with the people at Dugglebys. They are friendly, helpful and efficient on the phone, online and in person.

Steve M, December 2025

Everyone I have dealt with or spoken to on the phone has been most helpful and reassuring. Though the auction was running late it was a pleasure to browse through your beautiful premises whist we were waiting for our lot to come up. Thank you.

Linda V, December 2025