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For a very similar pair of pistols, see Claude Blair, Pistols of the World, plates 408-9
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BY CLAUDE NIQUET, CIRCA 1750
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A PAIR OF .25 LIÈGE ALL-METAL OVER-AND-UNDER FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS
By Claude Niquet, circa 1750
With two-stage turn-off rifled cannon barrels, signed and engraved octagonal breeches, border engraved action, stud safety-catches, triggers without guards, and rounded silver butt engraved with scrolling foliage involving monster-heads and a grotesque mask (butts cracked, one lower tang plate replaced)
5¼in. (13.3cm.) (2)
By Claude Niquet, circa 1750
With two-stage turn-off rifled cannon barrels, signed and engraved octagonal breeches, border engraved action, stud safety-catches, triggers without guards, and rounded silver butt engraved with scrolling foliage involving monster-heads and a grotesque mask (butts cracked, one lower tang plate replaced)
5¼in. (13.3cm.) (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.