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MUGHAL INDIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY-INLAID LONG GUN
MUGHAL INDIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With faceted smooth bore barrel, the muzzle enhanced with an applied and engraved brass mount in the form of a mythical beast, the fore-stock and stock ivory-inlaid decoration with quatrefoils and foliage motifs, the affixed lock-plate with punched floral motifs, the butt re-inforced with brass
51in. (129cm.) long
MUGHAL INDIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With faceted smooth bore barrel, the muzzle enhanced with an applied and engraved brass mount in the form of a mythical beast, the fore-stock and stock ivory-inlaid decoration with quatrefoils and foliage motifs, the affixed lock-plate with punched floral motifs, the butt re-inforced with brass
51in. (129cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.