Description
116. Important pair of pistols of venery. Double barrels in table, flintlock locks with flat body and engraved with the trail, long shaft and sticks in moulded walnut. Superb trimmings on the bridges, the pommels and the belt loops in silver repoussé with rocaille and floral decorations. (Hallmark). On one of the arms, at the level of the trigger guard, two cracks and a weakness in the right lock are visible. The rods are present. This pair of high quality pistols is signed on the patinas "FRANCOIS DESVERNEYS A SAINT ETIENNE". Louis XV period. Barrel length : 21 cm - Total length : 34 cm.
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116. Important pair of pistols of venery. Double barrels in table, flintlock locks with flat body and engraved with the trail, long shaft and sticks in moulded walnut. Superb trimmings on the bridges, the pommels and the belt loops in silver repoussé with rocaille and floral decorations. (Hallmark). On one of the arms, at the level of the trigger guard, two cracks and a weakness in the right lock are visible. The rods are present. This pair of high quality pistols is signed on the patinas "FRANCOIS DESVERNEYS A SAINT ETIENNE". Louis XV period. Barrel length : 21 cm - Total length : 34 cm.
