BY PIER WIDMANN (WITTEMANN), GIESSEN (HESSEN), DATED 1720

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A Fine 18-Bore German Flintlock Sporting Gun In The French Manner
By Pier Widmann (Wittemann), Giessen (Hessen), dated 1720
With tapering sighted barrel inscribed 'Chasteau A Paris' in a panel on the sighting flat above a Classical trophy of arms, brass-lined touch-hole, engraved tang decorated with a mask and foliage, signed flat bevelled border engraved lock with the figure of Diana, and a trophy of arms on the tail, moulded figured walnut full stock (fore-end repaired, minor chips) carved in relief with a mask, scrollwork and foliage, fire-gilt copper-alloy mounts cast and engraved with ornament of Parisian pattern book inspiration and including pierced side-plate and escutcheon, the latter surmounted by a crown, four engraved fire-gilt copper-alloy ramrod-pipes, and bone-tipped ramrod, the butt-plate engraved 'No 27' and dated 1720, preserved in fine condition throughout
46in. (116.8cm.) barrel

Special notice

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

Peter Wittemann of Giessen and Darmstadt, Hessen, is recorded circa 1710-35. See lot 251

The ornament is based on designs engraved by De Lacollombe

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