A Pair of Balkan 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistols With Silver Stocks And Mounts
19th Century
19th Century
With barrels each damascened in gold with foliage enclosing a pseudo Arabic inscription along the top at the breech, gold-damascened tangs (retaining screws replaced), flat bevelled locks (retaining screws replaced), chiselled and engraved with foliage, full stocks (minor repairs) cast and chased in low relief with foliage overall, bulbous spurred pommels with imitation wire binding, trigger-guards (one finial incomplete) and muzzle-sleeves all en suite, and false ramrods (one incomplete) (2)
33.5 cm. barrels
33.5 cm. barrels
Sold for
£3,500
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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