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BY WILLIAM DEMPSEY, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1820
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An Unusual Pair Of 32-Bore Irish Flintlock Pocket Pistols In The Form Of Full-Sized Pistols
By William Dempsey, Dublin, circa 1820
With browned twist sighted barrels each inscribed 'Dublin' in the sighting groove, engraved patent recessed sloping breeches each with two gold lines and platinum-lined touch-hole, engraved grooved tangs, signed engraved bevelled locks each with roller, safety-catch, and 'French' cock (one expertly replaced), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts each with engraved hinged cover over two cavities for balls, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, engraved blued iron mounts, trigger-guards with pineapple finial, blued stirrup ramrods, small engraved silver pommels, and much original finish
55/8in. (14.9cm.) (2)
By William Dempsey, Dublin, circa 1820
With browned twist sighted barrels each inscribed 'Dublin' in the sighting groove, engraved patent recessed sloping breeches each with two gold lines and platinum-lined touch-hole, engraved grooved tangs, signed engraved bevelled locks each with roller, safety-catch, and 'French' cock (one expertly replaced), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts each with engraved hinged cover over two cavities for balls, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, engraved blued iron mounts, trigger-guards with pineapple finial, blued stirrup ramrods, small engraved silver pommels, and much original finish
55/8in. (14.9cm.) (2)
Provenance
Anon. sale in these Rooms, 10 July 1985, lot 174
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.