SIGNED HUGHES, CIRCA 1775
Details
A Pair Of 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistols
Signed Hughes, circa 1775
With three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, one numbered '1', signed actions engraved with scrollwork and flower-heads (top jaws and screws replaced), engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catches (defective), and flat-sided walnut butts (bruised, one chipped, some pitting and wear throughout), London proof marks
7¾in. (19.7cm.) (2)
Signed Hughes, circa 1775
With three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, one numbered '1', signed actions engraved with scrollwork and flower-heads (top jaws and screws replaced), engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catches (defective), and flat-sided walnut butts (bruised, one chipped, some pitting and wear throughout), London proof marks
7¾in. (19.7cm.) (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.