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3029 - A fine pair of Ottoman silver-mounted flintlock pistols, dated 1849
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A fine pair of Ottoman silver-mounted flintlock pistols, dated 1849 Blued octagonal barrels tapering to a round profile, with smooth bores in 15 mm caliber. Each barrel features a pseudo-signature (LONDON?) inlaid with gold in the center, with fine floral decoration inlaid with gold covering the entire surface above the chambers. To the left of the chamber is a signature inlaid with silver, bearing the date 1265 (=1849). Solid walnut stocks, inlaid over the entire surface with a fine spiral design made of silver wire (a few small missing areas). Locks with rainproof pans and rich decoration inlaid with gold. Marked “NO...” beneath the pan. Arabic hallmarks stamped on the inner sides of the locks. Rich fittings made of extremely finely crafted gold-plated silver filigree, set with coral cabochons behind the tail screw blade and on the thumb plate. Iron trigger guards with gold-plated silver decoration. Length: 45 cm each. Condition: II
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.