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Lot 122
Sale 6128 - American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Apr 27, 2021
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$4,000 -
6,000
Price Realized
$5,670
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A cased pair of English gentleman's pistols London, early 19th century
Manufactured in percussion, walnut half stocks in early “Saw Handle” form with finely checkered grips, the locks are engraved "Vallée/ Chaplain," and show an early percussion design style with extensive engraving also found on all of the silver furniture, sliding safety behind each hammer; the 3/4 inch octagonal barrels with a double brass inlaid line at the breech and retain original Damascus brown finish, and under rib for the original ramrods engraved "London," smooth bore; mahogany case retaining original felt lining and accessories: cleaning rods, bullet mold, powder flask, and others.
H: 3 in. W: 9 in. L: 18 1/2 in. (case), L: 14 1/2 in. (pistols), L: 8 1/2 in. (barrel length)