THE FIRST BY ROBERT WOGDON, CHARING CROSS, LONDON, CIRCA 1770, THE SECOND BY TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1765
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A 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And A 50-Bore Flintlock Turn-off Pistol
The first by Robert Wogdon, Charing Cross, London, circa 1770, the second by Taylor, Birmingham, circa 1765
The first with turn-off cannon barrel, signed action engraved with rococo ornament, and flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with initials 'AC' in silver wire (pitted, parts replaced), Tower private proof marks; the second with cannon barrel, engraved breech, signed border engraved lock, walnut half-stock inlaid with silver wire, and cast and chased brass mounts including grotesque mask pommel (worn, parts replaced), Birmingham proof marks
Each 7in. (19.7cm.) (2)
The first by Robert Wogdon, Charing Cross, London, circa 1770, the second by Taylor, Birmingham, circa 1765
The first with turn-off cannon barrel, signed action engraved with rococo ornament, and flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with initials 'AC' in silver wire (pitted, parts replaced), Tower private proof marks; the second with cannon barrel, engraved breech, signed border engraved lock, walnut half-stock inlaid with silver wire, and cast and chased brass mounts including grotesque mask pommel (worn, parts replaced), Birmingham proof marks
Each 7in. (19.7cm.) (2)