Lot Essay
Cf. a similar lock sold in these Rooms, 13 October 1975, lot 90, and the locks on a pair of pistols signed Pasqual, sold in these Rooms, 10 July 1985, lot 194
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DATED 1702
Details
A FINE CATALAN MIQUELET-LOCK MECHANISM FOR A GUN
Dated 1702
With shaped plate terminating in a chiselled dog's head, the cock formed as a bird's head and neck, engraved throughout with foliated scrollwork, and dated on the base of the front of the steel
4½in. (11.4cm.)
Dated 1702
With shaped plate terminating in a chiselled dog's head, the cock formed as a bird's head and neck, engraved throughout with foliated scrollwork, and dated on the base of the front of the steel
4½in. (11.4cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis