Lot 80
80
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS with actions and barrels formed in one piece, the former engraved with trophies of arms, the latter each signed and fitted with a ramrod on the left side and a spring bayonet beneath, released by a spring-loaded catch within the trigger-guard, engraved steels with blued rollers, blued top jaws and screws, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, engraved trigger-guards, and flat-sided figured walnut butts (one ramrod replaced): in lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including three-way flask covered in black leather, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle, by Durs Egg, London, circa 1800

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AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS with actions and barrels formed in one piece, the former engraved with trophies of arms, the latter each signed and fitted with a ramrod on the left side and a spring bayonet beneath, released by a spring-loaded catch within the trigger-guard, engraved steels with blued rollers, blued top jaws and screws, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, engraved trigger-guards, and flat-sided figured walnut butts (one ramrod replaced): in lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including three-way flask covered in black leather, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle, by Durs Egg, London, circa 1800
7¼in.

Lot Essay

The ramrods, though not included in the original specification, were added by the maker during the working life of the pistols

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