Pair of oriental flintlock pistols.
Round barrels with beading at the muzzles, slightly blunderbussed, fluted, decorated with gold and signed with thunderbolts. Engraved breech shafts. Gooseneck locks and hammers with flat bodies, engraved and gold damascened. Iron baskets with large spark arrestors. Engraved and chased metal fittings decorated with riders, foliage and trophies. Long-barreled walnut crosses, profusely decorated with silver and brass wires and thumb pieces. Faux baguettes decorated en suite.
As is (wire missing from inlays, one pommel disassembled, oxidation, one jaw and one hammer screw missing).
Live Tuesday 16 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 106

Pair of oriental flintlock pistols. Round barrels with beading at the muzzles, slightly blunderbussed, fluted, decorated with gold and signed with thunderbolts. Engraved breech shafts. Gooseneck locks and hammers with flat bodies, engraved and gold damascened. Iron baskets with large spark arrestors. Engraved and chased metal fittings decorated with riders, foliage and trophies. Long-barreled walnut crosses, profusely decorated with silver and brass wires and thumb pieces. Faux baguettes decorated en suite. As is (wire missing from inlays, one pommel disassembled, oxidation, one jaw and one hammer screw missing).

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€2,816
Buyer's premium
28%
Pair of oriental flintlock pistols. Round barrels with beading at the muzzles, slightly blunderbussed, fluted, decorated with gold and signed with thunderbolts. Engraved breech shafts. Gooseneck locks and hammers with flat bodies, engraved and gold damascened. Iron baskets with large spark arrestors. Engraved and chased metal fittings decorated with riders, foliage and trophies. Long-barreled walnut crosses, profusely decorated with silver and brass wires and thumb pieces. Faux baguettes decorated en suite. As is (wire missing from inlays, one pommel disassembled, oxidation, one jaw and one hammer screw missing).
Sale Tuesday 16 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris