ANGLETERRE, vers 1800 WHEELER, London. Pair of "à l'Ecossaise" two-shot flintlock forced-fire pistols. Round, bronzed, stacked barrels with engraved muzzle friezes. Eight stripes. Cal. 11 mm. Cases engraved with serrated fillets and flowers, signed. Rotating cylinder at the bottom of the battery for the second barrel primer, with lateral iron screw key engraved with a flower. Birmingham proofhouse hallmarks. Safety blades behind the hammers blocking the hammers. Flat walnut soap grips. Iron bridges, decorated en suite. Barrel length: approx. 9 cm - Total length: 20.8 cm. Some scratches and minor wear; a few spots of old pitting on the cases. In an English-style mahogany case with brass front handle, lined with blue suede, with accessories (copper powder flask and metal bullet mold tongs). Stains, scratches and knocks from use.
Estimate
€450 - €600
Result
€560
Buyer's premium
25%
ANGLETERRE, vers 1800
WHEELER, London.
Pair of "à l'Ecossaise" two-shot flintlock forced-fire pistols.
Round, bronzed, stacked barrels with engraved muzzle friezes. Eight stripes. Cal. 11 mm.
Cases engraved with serrated fillets and flowers, signed.
Rotating cylinder at the bottom of the battery for the second barrel primer, with lateral iron screw key engraved with a flower.
Birmingham proofhouse hallmarks. Safety blades behind the hammers blocking the hammers.
Flat walnut soap grips.
Iron bridges, decorated en suite.
Barrel length: approx. 9 cm - Total length: 20.8 cm.
Some scratches and minor wear; a few spots of old pitting on the cases.
In an English-style mahogany case with brass front handle, lined with blue suede, with accessories (copper powder flask and metal bullet mold tongs).
Stains, scratches and knocks from use.
Sale
Wednesday 12 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 16 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris