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Ein Paar Perkussionspistolen, Johann Wenzel Böhm, Eger, um 1740

Lot 2112
24.11.2021 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 2 600
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 2112 | Ein Paar Perkussionspistolen, Johann Wenzel Böhm, Eger, um 1740
Estimate value
€ 2 600
Ein Paar Perkussionspistolen, Johann Wenzel Böhm, Eger, um 1740
Achtkantige, in rund übergehende Läufe mit dunkler Brünierung. Glatte Seelen im Kaliber 13,5 mm. Spinnenkorne aus Messing, auf den Laufoberseiten geschlagene Signatur "Wenzel Böhm à Eger". Aptierte Schlösser, die Schlossplatten mit fein gravierten Reiterkampfszenen. Leicht verschnittene Vollschäfte aus Nussbaumholz mit Nasen aus dunklem Horn. Reich gravierte und ziselierte Garnituren aus feuervergoldetem Messing, die Knäufe in Form von Vogelköpfen gearbeitet. Ergänzte, hölzerne Ladestöcke. Länge je 40 cm.
Johann Wenzel Böhm, als Büchsenmacher in Eger von ca. 1720-40 nachgewiesen. Vgl. "Der neue Stöckel", S. 117.

Zustand: II -
A pair of percussion pistols, Johann Wenzel Böhm of Eger, circa 1740
Octagonal barrels turning to round, with a dark finish. Smooth bores in 13.5 mm calibre. "Spider" front sights in brass, the tops of the barrels struck with the signature "Wenzel Böhm à Eger". Converted locks, the lock plates delicately engraved with mounted combat scenes. Slightly carved walnut full stocks with dark horn noses. The lavishly engraved and chased furniture made of fire-gilt brass, the pommels in the shape of bird's heads. Replaced wooden ramrods. Length of each 40 cm.
Johann Wenzel Böhm is documented as a gunsmith in Eger circa 1720-40. Cf. "Der neue Stöckel", p. 117.

Condition: II -
Auction house category:Handguns: flintlock and percussion
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