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3028 - A distinguished pair of Ottoman flintlock pistols, possibly Tunisian, circa 1800–1820
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A distinguished pair of Ottoman flintlock pistols, possibly Tunisian, circa 1800–1820 Octagonal barrels tapering to a round profile with stepped center ribs; smooth bores in 15.5 cm caliber. Above the chambers, richly inlaid gold decoration featuring a mascaron amidst leaf tendrils. Locks with domed lock plates and engraved, gold-tauschiert tendril decoration. On the inner sides of the locks, a mark in Arabic script on each. Full-length stocks with rich wire inlays of gold and silver covering the entire surface. Silver fittings with gold-inlaid scrollwork; the butt caps feature gold-plated mascarons. Finely engraved and chased silver barrel sleeves; inserted dummy ramrods with fluted tips made of bone. Length: 50 cm each. Condition: II
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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