BELGIQUE, vers 1850 Pair of pocket pistols. Forced bullet and capsule percussion. Round, damascus-style bronzed barrels. Numbered 209. Fine rifling. Cal. 13 mm. Quadrangular steel cases engraved with foliage. Liege proofhouse stamp. Blackened wood pear-shaped stocks. Retractable trigger shafts. Reserve knobs with shell covers. Barrel length: 5 cm - Overall length: 14 cm. Some wear to the bronzing, a few scratches and small bumps; a crack to one stock. In a brown wood veneer and brass plate (blank) English-style case (replacement), lined with chamois suede. Wear, scratches, a few stains.
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Lot no. 180

BELGIQUE, vers 1850 Pair of pocket pistols. Forced bullet and capsule percussion. Round, damascus-style bronzed barrels. Numbered 209. Fine rifling. Cal. 13 mm. Quadrangular steel cases engraved with foliage. Liege proofhouse stamp. Blackened wood pear-shaped stocks. Retractable trigger shafts. Reserve knobs with shell covers. Barrel length: 5 cm - Overall length: 14 cm. Some wear to the bronzing, a few scratches and small bumps; a crack to one stock. In a brown wood veneer and brass plate (blank) English-style case (replacement), lined with chamois suede. Wear, scratches, a few stains.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€250
Buyer's premium
25%
BELGIQUE, vers 1850 Pair of pocket pistols. Forced bullet and capsule percussion. Round, damascus-style bronzed barrels. Numbered 209. Fine rifling. Cal. 13 mm. Quadrangular steel cases engraved with foliage. Liege proofhouse stamp. Blackened wood pear-shaped stocks. Retractable trigger shafts. Reserve knobs with shell covers. Barrel length: 5 cm - Overall length: 14 cm. Some wear to the bronzing, a few scratches and small bumps; a crack to one stock. In a brown wood veneer and brass plate (blank) English-style case (replacement), lined with chamois suede. Wear, scratches, a few stains.
Sale
DECORATIONS. FINE COLLECTION OF HUNTING AND MILITARY FIREARMS, INCLUDING NAVAL, AND ACCESSORIES, FROM THE SIXTEENTH TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURIES. CATEGORIES C AND D. DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS AND OBJETS D'ART ON THESE THEMES.
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