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An Unusual Indian Combined Axe, Matchlock Pistol and Stiletto19th Century
23 July 2015, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,875 inc. premium
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19th Century
19th Century
Of steel, with crescentic blade originally damascened with silver foliage on each side, rounded socket, and compressed circular peen, on tubular haft forming the barrel and with bands of decoration en suite with the blade at the muzzle, mid-section and breech, the latter between turned lines, pan of shaped outline with pivoting cover, combined match-holder and trigger acting against a spring, threaded muzzle for a stiletto blade of tapering diamond section, tubular grip between mouldings with brass elephant-head terminal in the round, and original steel ramrod with brass makara-head terminal (light pitting overall)
24.4 cm., barrel, 57 cm. overall
24.4 cm., barrel, 57 cm. overall








