ID 1418510
Lot 5950 | Ein Paar Perkussionspistolen im Kasten, Lepage Moutier, Paris, um 1850
Brünierte, achtkantige Läufe aus feinem Banddamast mit zwölffach gezogenen Seelen im Kaliber 12,5 mm. Schwanzschrauben und Schwanzschraubenblätter mit graviertem Rankendekor. Schlösser ebenfalls mit graviertem Rankendekor und Signatur "Fni. P. Lepage Moutier à Paris". Halbschäfte aus Nussbaumholz mit gekehltem Kolben. Eiserne Garnituren mit graviertem Dekor. Länge je 39 cm.
In zugehörigem Kasten aus ebonisiertem Holz, der Deckel mit Bandeinlagen aus Messing, Plakette mit Klappgriff und Monogramm "MP". Abschließbar, Schlüssel liegt bei. Das Innere mit weinrotem Samt ausgekleidet, Deckel mit goldgeprägter Herstellerbezeichnung. Umfangreiches Zubehör, bestehend aus Neusilber-Pulverflasche mit zwei Kugelfächern, Fett- und Pflasterbüchse, Kugelzange Pistonschlüssel, Schraubenzieher, Ladehammer, Putz- und Ladestock. Maße 9 x 42 x 31,5 cm.
Lepage Moutier, als Büchsenmacher in Paris 1842-68 nachgewiesen. Schwiegersohn von Henry Lepage, übernimmt 1842 dessen Geschäft. Signiert bis 1848 "Arquebusier du Roi et des Princes".
A pair of cased percussion pistols by Lepage Moutier, Paris, circa 1850
A pair of cased percussion pistols by Lepage Moutier, Paris, circa 1850
Blued, octagonal barrels of fine twist Damascus steel with twelve-groove rifled bores in 12.5 mm calibre. Breechblocks and tangs decorated with engraved tendrils. Locks equally engraved with tendril décor and signature "Fni. P. Lepage Moutier à Paris". Half stocks of walnut wood with fullered butts. Iron furnitures with engraved décor. Length of each 39 cm.
In the original case of ebonised wood, the lid with band inlays of brass, plaque with foldable handle and monogram "MP". Lockable, key is enclosed. The interior lined with wine-red velvet, the lid with gold-embossed manufacturer’s mark. Extensive accessories, comprising powder flask of nickel silver with two bullet compartments, grease container, patch can, bullet mould, nipple wrench, screwdriver, loading hammer, cleaning rod and ramrod. Dimensions 9 x 42 x 31.5 cm.
Lepage Moutier, recorded in Paris as gunsmith between 1842 and 1868. Son-in-law of Henry Lepage, took over the latter's business in 1842. Signed as "Arquebusier du Roi et des Princes" until 1848.
Condition: II +
Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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