Pair of Flintlock Pistols, hallmarked for 1800–1801, London, British, London, Steel, wood (walnut), silver, gold, L. of each pistol 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of each barrel 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); Cal. of each pistol in. (15.3 mm), Firearms, These pistols are among the finest known examples of English Neoclassical-style firearms. Each stock is inlaid with engraved sheet silver and embellished with heavy cast-silver mounts. This decoration was inspired by contemporary French Empire firearms, such as those by Boutet
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Pair, Flintlock Pistols, hallmarked, 1800–1801, London, British, Steel, wood, walnut, silver, gold, L, pistol 16, 40.6 cm, barrel 10 1/8, 25.7, Cal, pistol, 15.3 mm, Firearms, pistols, finest, examples, English Neoclassical-style, firearms, stock, inlaid, engraved sheet, embellished, heavy cast-silver, mounts, decoration, inspired, contemporary French, Empire, Boutet
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