Lot Essay
For a lock of this type see J.F. Hayward, The Art of the Gunmaker, 2nd edn., vol. I, plate 53c
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DATED 1644 (?)
Details
A Rare Polish-Lithuanian Wheel-Lock Mechanism From A Sporting Rifle
Dated 1644 (?)
With shaped plate engraved with scrollwork and foliage inhabited by demi-figures, angels supporting a medallion, and a signature (?), flat pierced and engraved wheel-cover, pierced and engraved fences to the cock and cock-spring (and originally to the pan), and engraved sliding pan-cover with slotted release button, the interior of the lock with further engraved decoration
12in. (31.8cm.)
Dated 1644 (?)
With shaped plate engraved with scrollwork and foliage inhabited by demi-figures, angels supporting a medallion, and a signature (?), flat pierced and engraved wheel-cover, pierced and engraved fences to the cock and cock-spring (and originally to the pan), and engraved sliding pan-cover with slotted release button, the interior of the lock with further engraved decoration
12in. (31.8cm.)