Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 3rd July 2012

Lot 435

A pair of George III flintlock pistols

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A pair of George III flintlock pistols, with turn off cannon barrels, signed 'W. Proctor' within a cartouche with foliage and spears, the underside stamped 'STRAND LONDON', with various proof marks, engraved trigger guard, one hammer broken, the walnut handle with a carved shell and inset embossed metal trophies of war, a vacant cartouche and butt cap, 9in (23cm) l. (2)