Ein Paar bedeutende Steinschlosspistolen, Nicolas Noël Boutet, Manufacture de Versailles, um 1800 - photo 1

Ein Paar bedeutende Steinschlosspistolen, Nicolas Noël Boutet, Manufacture de Versailles, um 1800

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10.05.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 2093 | Ein Paar bedeutende Steinschlosspistolen, Nicolas Noël Boutet, Manufacture de Versailles, um 1800
Leicht gestauchte Oktagonläufe mit eingeschobenen Eisenkornen, Hakenschwanzschrauben und Haarzügen im Kaliber 13 mm. Die Laufoberseiten reichhaltig goldtauschiert mit Sternen und vasenförmigem Dekor über fein mattiertem Grund. Über den Kammern jeweils drei Schlagmarken "BG", "NB" und "LG" für Nicolas Boutet (vgl. Stöckel Nr. 95). Floral fein gravierte, geschnittene Steinschlösser mit rollengelagerten Batterien und goldplattierten Zündpfannen. Auf den Schlossplatten gravierte Signatur "Boutet Directeur Artiste" und "Manufre à Versailles". Stecherabzüge, Schlossgang einer Pistole müde. Nussholzschäfte, die Griffe mit feiner Fischhaut und floral fein gravierten, gebläuten und etwas beriebenen Eisengarnituren. Originale Ladestöcke mit Elfenbeindoppern und eisernen Kugelziehern. Schöne Erhaltung, Eisenteile partiell nachgebläut, ein Laufkeil fehlt, eine Pistole mit repariertem Griffbruch, stellenweise kleine Spannungsrisse. Länge je 32 cm.
Nicolas Noël Boutet (1761 - 1833), nach seiner Heirat mit der Tochter von Sieur Desainte 1788 führte er per Dekret vom 23.8.1792 den Titel des "Directeur Artiste". Ab 1794 war er Leiter der Abteilung für Luxuswaffen.
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A distinguished pair of French flintlock pistols by Nicolas Noël Boutet, Manufacture de Versailles, circa 1800
Octagonal barrels in 13 mm calibre, slightly swamped, with dovetailed iron front sights, patent breechblocks and hair rifling. The tops of the barrels lavishly inlaid in gold with stars and vase-shaped ornaments on a fine matt background. Each stamped with three marks, "BG", "NB" and "LG" for Nicolas Boutet, at the breeches (see Stöckel No. 95). The flintlocks chiselled with fine floral engraving, frizzens on rollers and gold-plated firing pans. The signature "Boutet Directeur Artiste" and "Manufre à Versailles" engraved on the lock plates. Set triggers, the lock action of one pistol fatigued. Walnut stocks, finely chequered grips, the blued and somewhat abraded iron furniture engraved with delicate floral ornaments. Original ramrods with ivory tips and iron bullet pullers. In beautiful condition, some of the iron parts re-blued, one barrel wedge is missing, the grip of one pistol with a repaired crack, small tension cracks here and there. Length of each 32 cm.
After marrying the daughter of Sieur Desainte in 1788, Nicolas Noël Boutet (1761 - 1833) was granted the title of "Directeur Artiste" in a decree dated 23 August 1792. In 1794, he was given responsibility for deluxe weapons.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: II -
Auction house category:Handguns: flintlock and percussion
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