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THE FIRST ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY, THE SECOND NORTH EUROPEAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
TWO MATCHLOCK GUN MECHANISMS
The first Italian, 16th Century, the second North European, late 17th Century
The first with fluted decoration on the pan and match-holder, and pivoting manually-operated pan-cover with chiselled thumbpiece (sear-spring replaced); the second with sliding pan-cover drawn forward by the action of the trigger, the match-holder in the form of a monster
9in. (22.8cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
The first Italian, 16th Century, the second North European, late 17th Century
The first with fluted decoration on the pan and match-holder, and pivoting manually-operated pan-cover with chiselled thumbpiece (sear-spring replaced); the second with sliding pan-cover drawn forward by the action of the trigger, the match-holder in the form of a monster
9in. (22.8cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
Literature
(The second) W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, plate 32
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.