A D.B. FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK PISTOL with three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, signed action engraved with rococo ornament, sliding cut-off for the left pan, engraved trigger-guard safety-catch, rounded walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrolls, and silver grotesque mask butt-cap (in worn condition throughout, with minor defects), by Taylor, London, Tower private proof marks, circa 1770

A D.B. FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK PISTOL with three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, signed action engraved with rococo ornament, sliding cut-off for the left pan, engraved trigger-guard safety-catch, rounded walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrolls, and silver grotesque mask butt-cap (in worn condition throughout, with minor defects), by Taylor, London, Tower private proof marks, circa 1770
10¾in.