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BY JAMES OXBORROW, WOODBRIDGE, CIRCA 1825
Details
An Unusual Pair Of 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistols In Their Fitted Leather Case
By James Oxborrow, Woodbridge, circa 1825
With twist octagonal turn-off barrels with a band of engraved foliage at each muzzle (some light pitting), signed brass actions engraved with martial trophies, rollers, raised pans, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, folding triggers, flat-sided figured walnut butts, and silver escutcheons, the shaped case centrally divided and retaining its brass padlock with concealed opening mechanism, Birmingham proof marks
6¼in. (15.8cm.)
By James Oxborrow, Woodbridge, circa 1825
With twist octagonal turn-off barrels with a band of engraved foliage at each muzzle (some light pitting), signed brass actions engraved with martial trophies, rollers, raised pans, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, folding triggers, flat-sided figured walnut butts, and silver escutcheons, the shaped case centrally divided and retaining its brass padlock with concealed opening mechanism, Birmingham proof marks
6¼in. (15.8cm.)
Provenance
Anthony Groom, Halesworth, Suffolk (according to a handwritten note in the case)
Literature
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, plate 441
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.