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Lot 149

A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Turn-Off Pistols
By Brueton, Probably Thomas of Birmingham, Circa 1775

24 June – 8 July 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge

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A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Turn-Off Pistols
By Brueton, Probably Thomas of Birmingham, Circa 1775

With cannon barrels numbered '1' and '2' respectively, breeches numbered to correspond, border engraved actions each signed within a scroll on both sides, foliate engraved tangs, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured swelling butts each decorated with silver wire scrollwork and flowerheads, cast and chased silver mounts comprising foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's monogram above a flower-head, and grotesque mask butt-caps, Tower private proof marks (2)
13.5 cm. barrels

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Thomas Brueton is recorded in Birmingham at 93 High Street between 1769 and 1781 and at Prospect Row between 1775 and 1781

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