Lot Essay
James, son of James Paul Freeman, was apprenticed to his father in 1730, free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1738, and Master in 1754. He died in 1756
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BY JAMES FREEMAN, JR., LONDON, CIRCA 1740
Details
A 52-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
By James Freeman, Jr., London, circa 1740
With turn-off cannon barrel numbered '1', border engraved action decorated with foliage and signed within ribbons, flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), and engraved trigger-guard (some scattered surface pitting), London proof marks
7 1/8in. (18.1cm.)
By James Freeman, Jr., London, circa 1740
With turn-off cannon barrel numbered '1', border engraved action decorated with foliage and signed within ribbons, flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), and engraved trigger-guard (some scattered surface pitting), London proof marks
7 1/8in. (18.1cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.