Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian
Lot 102:
Finely carved pair of pistols for riding, the barrels are hallmarked with a gilt stamp to three points of each barrel and carved/etched throughout in Italian designs with . The remainder of each pistol features Ottoman trade silvered mounting and carving of Minerva/Athena in Italian fashion. 20.75" L, barrel tang to tip 15.25" L, 5/8" barrel opening, losses of wood and applica
Condition: wood loss to pistol butt, missing the forward silver pierced panels on stocks, some other minor wear and flaws
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