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ANTIQUE #SA1180070
ottoman motherofpearl 19th century flintlock pistol turkey - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS - DATED 19TH CENTURY
 
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Ottoman Mother-of-pearl 19th Century Flintlock Pistol, Turkey

£680    $914    €786
An Ottoman flintlock pistol, the wooden stock profusely inlaid with mother-of-pearl panels and brass strapwork in traditional geometric patterns. Fitted with engraved brass mounts including brass butt-cap, trigger guard and barrel bands. The pistol retains its steel flintlock mechanism, typical of Turkish miquelet-influenced locks of the period.
 
Long octagonal barrel with a flared brass muzzle cap, and brass inlay to the fore-stock. The pistol shows excellent overall decoration, characteristic of pieces made in the Turkish provinces for high-status civilian use in the 19th century.
 
Condition: Inlay largely intact with minor age losses; brass mounts with mellow patina; lock in working order; general age wear consistent with use and display.
 
Barrel length: 9.5'', 14.5cm
 
Overall Length: 39 cm.
 
Wieght: 1.13kl
 
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
 
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Antique SA1180070 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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We specialise in Flintlock pistols, Muskets, Clocks & Watches
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