Flintlock Escopette for the Orient, circa 1830
Mouth-blown barrel with thunderbolt sides, trimmed with brass plates and inlaid with silver vegetal decoration. Lock and hammer engraved with a bird, plant motifs and the inscription "London waranted [sic]". Wooden stock and barrel with engraved decoration of squares, vegetal motifs and foliage, partly inlaid with metal wires, metal trim. Trigger guard engraved with trophies, iron shaft and horn tip under the muzzle.
Length: 65 cm
A few traces of oxidation, minor chips and accidents.

We would like to thank Mr. Arnaud de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, expert in antique weapons, historical and military memorabilia, for his collaboration in the appraisal of this lot.
Live Friday 26 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 286

Flintlock Escopette for the Orient, circa 1830 Mouth-blown barrel with thunderbolt sides, trimmed with brass plates and inlaid with silver vegetal decoration. Lock and hammer engraved with a bird, plant motifs and the inscription "London waranted [sic]". Wooden stock and barrel with engraved decoration of squares, vegetal motifs and foliage, partly inlaid with metal wires, metal trim. Trigger guard engraved with trophies, iron shaft and horn tip under the muzzle. Length: 65 cm A few traces of oxidation, minor chips and accidents. We would like to thank Mr. Arnaud de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, expert in antique weapons, historical and military memorabilia, for his collaboration in the appraisal of this lot.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€457
Buyer's premium
32%
Flintlock Escopette for the Orient, circa 1830 Mouth-blown barrel with thunderbolt sides, trimmed with brass plates and inlaid with silver vegetal decoration. Lock and hammer engraved with a bird, plant motifs and the inscription "London waranted [sic]". Wooden stock and barrel with engraved decoration of squares, vegetal motifs and foliage, partly inlaid with metal wires, metal trim. Trigger guard engraved with trophies, iron shaft and horn tip under the muzzle. Length: 65 cm A few traces of oxidation, minor chips and accidents. We would like to thank Mr. Arnaud de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, expert in antique weapons, historical and military memorabilia, for his collaboration in the appraisal of this lot.
Sale Friday 26 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris