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A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
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London, United Kingdom
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A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Late 18th/Early 19th Century With three-stage barrel (old pitting) retained by a replacement engraved silver band at muzzle and chiselled with a design of symmetrical foliage along the breech, engraved tang, flat bevelled lock and cock inset with silver panels chased with foliage, steel chiselled en suite, figured hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver foliate cagework secured by pins and almost entirely enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel lightly engraved with foliage and with rounded cap chased with foliage, trigger-guard with foliate finials and reeded bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, and later wooden ramrod 37 cm. barrel Footnotes: These pistols are part of a well-known group of firearms made mainly to be presented as diplomatic gifts during the reign of Hammuda ibn Ali, Bay of Tunis (1759-1814). For more information see Niels Arthur Andersen, Gold and Coral, Presentation Arms from Algiers and Tunis, 2014, passim Further examples are in the collection of H.M. The King at Windsor Castle, and in other English and international institutions and private collections This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Late 18th/Early 19th Century With three-stage barrel (old pitting) retained by a replacement engraved silver band at muzzle and chiselled with a design of symmetrical foliage along the breech, engraved tang, flat bevelled lock and cock inset with silver panels chased with foliage, steel chiselled en suite, figured hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver foliate cagework secured by pins and almost entirely enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel lightly engraved with foliage and with rounded cap chased with foliage, trigger-guard with foliate finials and reeded bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, and later wooden ramrod 37 cm. barrel Footnotes: These pistols are part of a well-known group of firearms made mainly to be presented as diplomatic gifts during the reign of Hammuda ibn Ali, Bay of Tunis (1759-1814). For more information see Niels Arthur Andersen, Gold and Coral, Presentation Arms from Algiers and Tunis, 2014, passim Further examples are in the collection of H.M. The King at Windsor Castle, and in other English and international institutions and private collections This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Montpelier St Knightsbridge
London
United Kingdom
SW7 1HH
United Kingdom
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