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

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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)

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