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Two Ottoman Knee Blunderbuss

19th century
Sold 27 March 2025 · Hansord Antiques
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Description

Two very similar examples make up this pair of super Turkish flintlock knee blunderbusses, both profusely inlaid with silver wire and with damascened barrels. Most examples have an Italian lock bought in by the makers of these highly decorated guns.

Circa 1800.

Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Ottoman Knee Blunderbuss to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116799
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001359
Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
Two very similar examples make up this pair of super Turkish flintlock knee blunderbusses, both profusely inlaid with silver wire and with damascened barrels. Most examples have an Italian lock bought in by the makers of these highly decorated guns.

Circa 1800.

Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Ottoman Knee Blunderbuss to the 19th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116799
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001359
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Two Ottoman Knee Blunderbuss

Archive II A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally. View VI
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Hansord Antiques
Telephone 07831 183511
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Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

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A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally.
TWO OTTOMAN KNEE BLUNDERBUSS
Ref: SA1116799
A pair of antique Ottoman knee blunderbuss pistols with engraved metallic surfaces and flared muzzles displayed horizontally.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman Empire
  • MaterialSteel, Iron
  • ColourGrey and Brown
  • MotifsFlared muzzle, Engraved metal scrollwork, Flintlock mechanism, Curved stock
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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A knee blunderbuss is a short-barrelled firearm with a flared muzzle, historically designed for close-range combat and often carried by cavalry units strapped to the saddle or tucked into a belt.

These pieces typically feature iron or steel barrels and mechanisms, often embellished with intricate wire inlay, silver koftgari work, and carved metallic or wooden stocks.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct manufacturing methods, hand-cut engraving, genuine age-related patination on the metal surfaces, and traditional mechanism types such as miquelet or flintlock.

Historic weaponry can be mounted on a study wall, displayed within a glass cabinet, or placed on a dedicated stand as part of a curated cabinet of curiosities.

Preservation requires storing items in a stable environment with controlled humidity to prevent rust and corrosion, occasionally applying museum-grade microcrystalline wax to protect metallic surfaces.
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