A RARE FRENCH WHEEL-LOCK MECHANISM FOR A DUCK GUN
Circa 1630
The plate with pointed bevelled tail terminating in a stylised monster- head, the wheel and cock engraved with flowers and foliage on a hatched ground, with its iron side-plate but lacking the mainspring
11in. (28cm.)
A RARE FRENCH WHEEL-LOCK MECHANISM FOR A DUCK GUN
Circa 1630
The plate with pointed bevelled tail terminating in a stylised monster- head, the wheel and cock engraved with flowers and foliage on a hatched ground, with its iron side-plate but lacking the mainspring
11in. (28cm.)
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