Lot 208
  • 208

WALNUT BRASS AND STEEL PISTOL, LONDON, CIRCA 1765

Estimate
600 - 900 USD
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Description

  • walnut, steel
  • Height 16 in.; barrel length 10 1/4 in. by diameter 3/4 in.
Marked TOWER. Together with a Dutch carved and figured walnut, brass and engraved steel pistol, second quarter 18th century. 2 pieces.

Provenance

The Dutch example: Jonathan Trace, New York.

Condition

92.11.7A ramrod replaced, the stock cracked at location of trigger.
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