Sale 9436
London, King Street-South Kensington Offsite sale
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18 July 2002
Price realised
GBP 2,510
Estimate
A 28-BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK CARRIAGE PISTOL By John Clark, Holborn, London, circa 1760 With two-stage barrels signed in full on the octagonal breeches, gold-lined touch-holes, silver fore-sight, grooved engraved tang, bevelled detented locks (one cock replaced) with gold-lined pans, signed within a wreath and engraved with a flower and foliage on the tail, engraved safety-catches and steels, the latter joined by a link to the engraved steel-springs, figured walnut half-stock, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with acorn finial, and spurred pommel, and horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts with areas of minor pitting), London proof marks 16¼in (41.2cm.)
Provenance
W. Keith Neal, sold in these Rooms, 8 November 1995, lot 270
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