A FINE PAIR OF PERCUSSION BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS with signed case-hardened octagonal turn-off barrels engraved with a band of foliage around each muzzle, scroll engraved case-hardened actions, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches, blued folding triggers, finely chequered figured walnut butts each stamped with the number 137, vacant silver escutcheons, engraved silver pommels, and nearly all their original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories, and in fine condition throughout, the lid with trade label, by W.A. Beckwith, Skinner Street, London, London proof marks, circa 1840