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334 - A flintlock blunderbuss
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Estimation
€500 - 800Sale fees
A flintlock blunderbuss dating: Late 18th - Early 19th Century provenance: Italy or Austria, Iron, two-stage, octagonal and round barrel, with an elliptically flared muzzle; decorated in the Italian style. The first half with an engraved floral border at the breech, partially inlaid with brass, each of the three upper flats enriched with a long brass plate adorned with engraved or carved floral motifs; another brass inlay, just before the moulded band at the girdle, repeating the decoration at the breech. The girdle with two moulded rings bordered by bands carved with acanthus leaves. The second part smooth, with moulded rings at the nozzle. The tang fitted with a saddle-shaped rear sight. Austrian military-type lock, neatly recessed, with working mechanism, although requiring revision. Full stock made of light-coloured wood (a probably non-structural crack on the right side, a missing part at the fore-end opening on the left side). Brass mounts decorated with restrained floral engravings, engraved lines and some architectural elements. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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