85/ Fine pair of Italian cavalry officer's flintlock pistols. Round barrels, banded on top, chased and engraved with thunderbolts of arms trophies and a man's profile, signed "P.MORETTA". Chenapan-style turntables and round-bodied dogs, richly chased with foliage scrolls, profiles and figures. Iron triggers, bridges, counterplates and caps richly chased with foliate scrolls, divinities and figures. Iron belt hooks. Carved walnut crossbars (minor wear). Length: 43 cm. A.B.E. Early 18th century. Pietro MORETTA, active in Brescia from 1680 to 1740. Expert : Cabinet Jean-Claude DEY - Arnaud de GOUVION SAINT-CYR

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