Lot Essay
Harvey Walklate Mortimer (1753-1819) received his appointment to King George III in 1783
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BY HENRY NOCK, LUDGATE STREET, LONDON
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A CASED PAIR OF 25 BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOLS
By Henry Nock, Ludgate Street, London
With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels (some pitting and rust), signed on the breeches NOCK, engraved case hardened tang, signed engraved case-hardened locks, safety catch, semi-rain proof pan, and roller frizzen, walnut full stocks and chequered grips, silver wedge escutcheons, engraved steel trigger guards, each with pineapple finial, one original horn-tipped ramrod: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including three compartment powder flasks covered in brown leather, the lid bearing illustrated trade label of H.W. Mortimer, 89 Fleet Street London for 1782-99, and monogramed escutcheon, London proof marks
39 cm. (15 1/4 in.) long
See illustration
By Henry Nock, Ludgate Street, London
With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels (some pitting and rust), signed on the breeches NOCK, engraved case hardened tang, signed engraved case-hardened locks, safety catch, semi-rain proof pan, and roller frizzen, walnut full stocks and chequered grips, silver wedge escutcheons, engraved steel trigger guards, each with pineapple finial, one original horn-tipped ramrod: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including three compartment powder flasks covered in brown leather, the lid bearing illustrated trade label of H.W. Mortimer, 89 Fleet Street London for 1782-99, and monogramed escutcheon, London proof marks
39 cm. (15 1/4 in.) long
See illustration
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.