Silbermontierte Luxus-Steinschlosspistole für den orientalischen Markt, Robert Wilson, London, um 1770
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Auctioneer | Hermann Historica |
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Event location | Germany, Grasbrunn / München |
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ID 662712
Lot 2120 | Silbermontierte Luxus-Steinschlosspistole für den orientalischen Markt, Robert Wilson, London, um 1770
Estimate value
€ 1 800
Runder 210 mm-Lauf mit glatter Seele im Kaliber 17 mm. Am Laufansatz auf vergoldetem Grund feinster Eisenschnitt von blühenden Kornblumen, zarte, hochwertige Gravuren, das Kornblumenthema übernehmend, am restlichen Lauf nur noch ansatzweise unter der Lupe feststellbar, wie auch die gravierte Herkunftsbezeichnung "London". Die Laufunterseite zeigt noch Reste des originalen bläulichen Finishs sowie die üblichen Prüfmarken. Glattes, eisernes Steinschloss mit Signatur Wilsons (Ausführung entspricht Robert Wilson, tätig 1766-1772). Vergoldete Zündpfanne und Hahnschraubenkopf. Aufwendig gestalteter Hahn mit detailreich ausgearbeitetem Trophäenbündel. Silberne Garnitur, ebenfalls plastisch ausgearbeitete Kornblumen auf vergoldetem Grund darstellend. Das Thema geht nahezu nahtlos in aufwendige Silberdrahteinlagen über, die ganzflächig in die Nussholzvollschäftung eingearbeitet wurden. Der Schaft weist leichte Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren auf. Silberne Schaftnase. Angedeuteter, silberner Ladestock. Mechanisch in Ordnung. Länge 38 cm.
Zustand: II
A luxury flintlock pistol for the oriental market, Robert Wilson, London, circa 1770
Round barrel, cal. 17 mm, smooth bore, length 210 mm. The breech end of the barrel decorated with intricately chiselled cornflowers on a gilt base, delicate high-quality engravings, en suite on the barrel, but barely recognisable, such as the marking “London”. The underside of the barrel with traces of the original finish and the usual proof marks. Smooth iron flintlock with Wilson signature (apparently Robert Wilson, gunsmith from 1766 to 1772). Gilt flash pan and hammer screw head. Hammer and butt cap elaborately decorated with a bundle of trophies and flowers, on the butt cap with gilt ground. Silver furniture. The entire walnut full stock covered with elaborate silver wire inlays. The stock with moderate signs of wear and age. Silver fore-end cap. Fake silver ramrod. Mechanically sound. Length 38 cm.
Condition: II
Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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