Superb Pair of French Cased Pistols

Name: Superb Pair of French Cased Pistols
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA238401
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very high quality PAIR OF FRENCH CASED PISTOLS by Gastinne Renette of Paris.*

In relatively untouched and unrestored condition, the quality of these pistols (probably target, though perhaps duelling?) is stunning, with beautifully carved ebony half-stocks; superb engraving to the side plates; engraved spur trigger guards and rifled blued steel barrels. Both pistols are fully signed.

The box (itself in somewhat "distressed" condition!) is fitted and virtually complete with rods; powder flask; bullet mould; ebony mallet; cleaning tools and various other extras.

* Gastinne Renette (from about 1839 to 1890) is considered one of the finest French gunmakers, appreciated as much for technical and innovative skills as well as artistic flare. The firm made pieces for many aristocratic families in Europe and France including Emperor Napoleon.

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA238401

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Description

A very high quality PAIR OF FRENCH CASED PISTOLS by Gastinne Renette of Paris.*

In relatively untouched and unrestored condition, the quality of these pistols (probably target, though perhaps duelling?) is stunning, with beautifully carved ebony half-stocks; superb engraving to the side plates; engraved spur trigger guards and rifled blued steel barrels. Both pistols are fully signed.

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The box (itself in somewhat "distressed" condition!) is fitted and virtually complete with rods; powder flask; bullet mould; ebony mallet; cleaning tools and various other extras.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. SUPERB PAIR OF FRENCH CASED PISTOLS — fig 1. Superb Pair of French Cased Pistols

Gastinne Renette (from about 1839 to 1890) is considered one of the finest French gunmakers, appreciated as much for technical and innovative skills as well as artistic flare. The firm made pieces for many aristocratic families in Europe and France including Emperor Napoleon.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA238401

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