Details
An exhibition-standard part-constrictor,
signed ROBERT & COLLIN, with herringbone-patterned ivory handle with gilt ferrules, hollow nickel-plated shank terminated in slotted tip with sliding gilt collar (lacking chain and tightening mechanism) -- 12in. (30.5cm.) long
See Colour Plate 1
signed ROBERT & COLLIN, with herringbone-patterned ivory handle with gilt ferrules, hollow nickel-plated shank terminated in slotted tip with sliding gilt collar (lacking chain and tightening mechanism) -- 12in. (30.5cm.) long
See Colour Plate 1
Literature
[Robert & Collin Catalogue] (Paris, 1867). Cf. pl. 38, fig. 12 for a similar instrument.