Lot Essay
The signature on the lock is probably that of Pere Torrento, recorded in Ripoll between 1756 and 1810.
LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A 14-Bore Spanish Miquelet-Lock Belt Pistol
Late 18th Century
With two-stage barrel turned at the muzzle and girdle, polygonal forward section, octagonal breech section with silver-inlaid foliage, single silver breech line, and single punzn (lining missing) of Eudal Molas of Ripoll, engraved tang, engraved lock signed 'Torento', walnut full stock (fore-end cracked) carved with foliage in relief behind the barrel tang, brass mounts engraved with rococo decoration, including spurred pommel with silver-plated mask cap, and trigger-guard with a further silver-plated mask, shaped silvered escutcheon, iron belt hook, and later brass-tipped ramrod
10in. (26cm.)
Late 18th Century
With two-stage barrel turned at the muzzle and girdle, polygonal forward section, octagonal breech section with silver-inlaid foliage, single silver breech line, and single punzn (lining missing) of Eudal Molas of Ripoll, engraved tang, engraved lock signed 'Torento', walnut full stock (fore-end cracked) carved with foliage in relief behind the barrel tang, brass mounts engraved with rococo decoration, including spurred pommel with silver-plated mask cap, and trigger-guard with a further silver-plated mask, shaped silvered escutcheon, iron belt hook, and later brass-tipped ramrod
10in. (26cm.)