Lot 3
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TWO SMALL INLAID AND ENGRAVED STEEL MUFF PISTOLS, ENGLAND, CIRCA 1810

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • walnut and steel
  • Length of longest 6 1/2 in.; Barrel length 2 7/8 in. by Diameter 1/2 in.
The first signed Barbar, the second unsigned.  One with hammer detached but present, both with foundry touchmarks. 2 pieces.

Provenance

William Grimison.

Condition

Fine condition.
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