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BY HENRY NOCK, LONDON, CIRCA 1780
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A Unusual Pair of 34-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols
By Henry Nock, London, circa 1780
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively '1' and '2', faceted breeches similarly numbered, signed in script on the top flat, and engraved with foliage and a rocaille on the left side, shaped grooved tangs finely engraved with scrollwork on a matted ground, border engraved left- and right-hand actions each with engraved safety-catch, bevelled flat-sided figured walnut butts (one with minor defects), engraved trigger-guards, and traces of original finish (small areas of minor surface pitting), London proof marks
8½in. (21.6in.) (2)
By Henry Nock, London, circa 1780
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively '1' and '2', faceted breeches similarly numbered, signed in script on the top flat, and engraved with foliage and a rocaille on the left side, shaped grooved tangs finely engraved with scrollwork on a matted ground, border engraved left- and right-hand actions each with engraved safety-catch, bevelled flat-sided figured walnut butts (one with minor defects), engraved trigger-guards, and traces of original finish (small areas of minor surface pitting), London proof marks
8½in. (21.6in.) (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.