拍品專文
'Smith's Patent Imperial Cap' was patented on 7 August 1830 (British Patent No. 5978)
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BY SAM.L & C. SMITH, 64 PRINCES STREET, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON, NO. 5175 FOR 1841
細節
A Very Rare Cased Pair Of 38-Bore Target Pistols For 'Imperial' Or Standard Caps
By Sam.l & C. Smith, 64 Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, No. 5175 for 1841
With massive browned etched twist sighted barrels signed in full, case-hardened patent breeches each with four platinum lines and platinum plug, case-hardened scroll engraved tangs each incorporating the blued back-sight, signed case-hardened scroll engraved serial numbered detented locks each with engraved safety-catch, varnished figured walnut half-stocks (minor bruising), chequered semi-saw-handled butts, large oval pommels, scroll engraved serial numbered blued spur trigger-guards, blued triggers and trigger-plates, silver escutcheons, and most of their original finish: in original lined and fitted two-tier mahogany case with accessories including two powder-flasks, wrenches for both types of nipple, and a large number of 'Imperial' caps, the lid with trade label for circa 1827-1845, the exterior with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular escutcheon, London proof marks
16½in. (41.9cm.)
By Sam.l & C. Smith, 64 Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, No. 5175 for 1841
With massive browned etched twist sighted barrels signed in full, case-hardened patent breeches each with four platinum lines and platinum plug, case-hardened scroll engraved tangs each incorporating the blued back-sight, signed case-hardened scroll engraved serial numbered detented locks each with engraved safety-catch, varnished figured walnut half-stocks (minor bruising), chequered semi-saw-handled butts, large oval pommels, scroll engraved serial numbered blued spur trigger-guards, blued triggers and trigger-plates, silver escutcheons, and most of their original finish: in original lined and fitted two-tier mahogany case with accessories including two powder-flasks, wrenches for both types of nipple, and a large number of 'Imperial' caps, the lid with trade label for circa 1827-1845, the exterior with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular escutcheon, London proof marks
16½in. (41.9cm.)
出版
W. Keith Neal, 'Pistols for Two', pp. 169-170 (illustrated)
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, plate 477
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, plate 477
注意事項
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.