拍品 334
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A Rare 15-Bore Italian Matchlock Barrel
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A Rare 15-Bore Italian Matchlock Barrel

15TH/16TH CENTURY

细节
A Rare 15-Bore Italian Matchlock Barrel
15th/16th Century
In three stages, with baluster muzzle issuing from a monster-head in high relief, now pitted but retaining faint traces of engraved decoration on the plain surfaces: on an iron stand
23½in. (59.7cm.)
注意事项
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.

拍品专文

Similar barrels have been sold recently at Christie's, 12 December 1997, lot 66, and 15 July 1999, lot 211
See A. Gaibi, Le Armi da Fuoco Portatili Italiane, 1968, plate 5 (a,c)