Lot 14
  • 14

FIGURED WALNUT AND ENGRAVED BRASS AND STEEL DUAL BARREL PISTOL, ENGLAND, CIRCA 1800

Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • walnut, steel
  • Length 10 3/4 in.; Barrel length 4 in. by Diameter 1/2 in.
Marked PARKE LONDON, barrels marked 3 and 4 with foundry touchmarks. Together with a carved and inlaid and engraved steel muff pistol, Paris, circa 1820, made by Dally, engraved Paris. 2 pieces.

Condition

Dual barrel pistol, Acc. No. 98.10.30D, in fine condition. The Muff Pistol with grip badly cracked.
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