Lot Essay
The inlaid designs closely resemble those published by Thomas Picquot in Paris in 1638.
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CIRCA 1600
Details
A FRENCH ALL-METAL PRIMING-FLASK COMBINED WITH A WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER
Circa 1600
In excavated condition, with brass body decorated throughout with panels of scrolling foliage inlaid in brass fine wire, the top with three apertures for fitting a wheel-lock spindle, each decorated with fleur-de-lys, and fitted with later iron cap.
5 3/8in (13.7cm)
Circa 1600
In excavated condition, with brass body decorated throughout with panels of scrolling foliage inlaid in brass fine wire, the top with three apertures for fitting a wheel-lock spindle, each decorated with fleur-de-lys, and fitted with later iron cap.
5 3/8
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium