Lot Essay
The inscription reads in translation: 'Work of Ahmad, son of Hajji Muhammad of Shiraz'
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DATED 1803
Details
A Large Persian (Shiraz) Brass Gang Bullet Mould
Dated 1803
For 41 balls of various calibres, formed of two retangular leaves hinged together at one end, extended as handles at the other, and secured by a fixed internal pin, the mouths of the cavities opening along both edges, one side set in a deep channel, and engraved with four cartouches on the outside, two containing foliage, and the maker's signature in Arabic characters
14½in. (37.3cm.)
Dated 1803
For 41 balls of various calibres, formed of two retangular leaves hinged together at one end, extended as handles at the other, and secured by a fixed internal pin, the mouths of the cavities opening along both edges, one side set in a deep channel, and engraved with four cartouches on the outside, two containing foliage, and the maker's signature in Arabic characters
14½in. (37.3cm.)
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.