Lot 904
Cased Set of English Flintlock Pistols. A wonderful antique cased pair of English Flintlock pistols by GAMESON & Co., LONDON, c. 1800-1810. They have 6 1/8" 64 cal. smooth bore octagon barrels with engraved patent breech, platinum vents, and a single platinum band at the breech; engraved 'LONDON' is on the top flat. Both retain 80-90% of the orginal finish. Each lock in its original flintlock configuration with sliding safety; engraved lock plates and hammers; maker's name; 'GAMESON & Co. and high quality roller frizzen springs. The steel furniture has high grade decorative engraving, and the trigger guards have pineapple finials. Steel captive swivel ram rods. Silver barrel key escutcheons and oval wrist escutcheons (vacant). The high quality burl walnut stocks have micro checkered grips---solid with scratches and dings from years of handling. Each pistol measures 11¼" in length. A fine cased pair of pistols!
Pistols are housed in an original period gun box with the trade label made by 'WESTLEY RICHARDS,/ Gun Manufacturer/ To His Royal Highness/ Price Albert/170 New Bond Street/LONDON'. Original green baize interior with some edge losses from wear. Box measures 13 3/4" x 8" x 2 3/8".
Note: The pistols fit the box perfectly but it is of our opinion that this pair of pistols was married to this box.
Accessories include: A fine powder flask, bullet mold, pewter oil bottle, turn screw, tow, patches, and 2 calibers of lead balls.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $8,400 |
