Sale 9170
London, South Kensington
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19 July 2001
Price realised
GBP 3,760
Estimate
An Unusual Cased Pair Of 38-Bore Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Travelling Pistols By Haddou, Newcastle, early 19th Century With octagonal sighted barrels each inscribed 'Newcastle' on the top flat and with a band of engraved ornament at the rear of the breech, engraved tangs, flat bevelled cocks each signed 'Haddou' and with roller, semi-rainproof pan, engraved stepped tail, and safety-catch, figured walnut full stocks, engraved brass mounts, chequered butts, brass escutcheons, and original horn-tipped ramrods each with worm: in contemporary lined and fitted oak case with some accessories, the lid with trade label of Wilson's Gun & Pistol Warehouse, No 1, Vigo Lane, Sackville St.t, London, and flush-fitting carrying handle 8¼in. (20.9cm.)
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Literature
Peter Hawkins, The Price Guide to Antique Guns & Pistols, p. 123
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