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An Unusual Indian Combined Circular Dhal And Percussion PistolThe Shield 19th Century
24 November 2010, 11:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £480 inc. premium
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The Shield 19th Century
The Shield 19th Century
Of convex steel, the outer surface with faint traces of gold-damascened decoration, applied steel rim and four later fluted brass ovals, the latter framed by an applied brass serpentine interlaced riband bordered by applied brass vines and centred on a short barrel with brass mount, the interior fitted with an engraved French back-action mechanism from a gun, and two iron bracers, one incorporating the sprung mechanism release (some light pitting and surface rust)
35 cm. diam.
35 cm. diam.








