Cased Pair of Duelling or Target Pistols

Name: Cased Pair of Duelling or Target Pistols
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA832110
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An interesting PAIR of early 19th century French DUELLING or TARGET PISTOLS, set within their original fitted brass-mounted burr walnut case.

The pistols, which are in fine condition, feature walnut stocks; engraved steel fittings and damascened octagonal barrels, and are numbered “1” and “2”.

The case is fitted with its full complement of accessories which include: powder flask; bullet moulds; rosewood mallet; ramrod and oil cans etc. whilst the pink velvet lining is original including two “scorch” marks to the lid indicating that these pistols have been returned to their case whilst still hot! French, circa 1810-30. The case measures: 18 x 11 x 3.5ins

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA832110

Dealers Internal Reference

5112/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

An interesting PAIR of early 19th century French DUELLING or TARGET PISTOLS, set within their original fitted brass-mounted burr walnut case.

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The pistols, which are in fine condition, feature walnut stocks; engraved steel fittings and damascened octagonal barrels, and are numbered “1” and “2”.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. CASED PAIR OF DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOLS — fig 1. Cased Pair of Duelling or Target Pistols

The case is fitted with its full complement of accessories which include: powder flask; bullet moulds; rosewood mallet; ramrod and oil cans etc. whilst the pink velvet lining is original including two “scorch” marks to the lid indicating that these pistols have been returned to their case whilst still hot! French, circa 1810-30. The case measures: 18 x 11 x 3.5ins