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372 - A fine pair of snaphaunce lock pistols by Lodovico Caponate
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€1,700 - 2,500Sale fees
A fine pair of snaphaunce lock pistols by Lodovico Caponate dating: Late 17th - Early 18th Century provenance: Brescia, Long, smoothbore, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrels, featuring a medallion at the base with a bust in bas-relief; the powder chamber is square and then round, without rings at the girdle; the flat back featuring engravings at the midpoint and at the nozzle. Elegant iron locks; tangs with a carved floral motif, the central sections featuring the signature "Lodovico Caponate", cock with screw fastened by a floral spiral element, sliding pan cover, and batterie with a floral curl on the grip. Wooden full stock with brass mounts, engraved with floral motifs; the butt-plates with mask. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrods with iron cartridge extractors. For Lodovico Caponate, see "Repertorio Storico Degli Archibugiari Italiani dal XIV al XX Secolo" by Bruno Barbiroli; Clueb, Bologna, 2012; page 154.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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