16 bore English full stocked flintlock officers pistol circa 1790 by Tayler & Mander, sighted 18cm octagonal barrel with ordnance proof and view marks, the engraved tang incorporating notch rear sight, the lock has a half-cock safety which is broken, the walnut stock is plain with a blank escutcheon, the trigger guard with pineapple finial is metal as are the other mounts, with iron ramrod, 32cm overall
Sold for £300
16 bore English full stocked flintlock officers pistol circa 1790 by Tayler & Mander, sighted 18cm octagonal barrel with ordnance proof and view marks, the engraved tang incorporating notch rear sight, the lock has a half-cock safety which is broken, the walnut stock is plain with a blank escutcheon, the trigger guard with pineapple finial is metal as are the other mounts, with iron ramrod, 32cm overall
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 14th Sep, 2023
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items
Highlights will include a Norman Foster for Tecno - 'Nomos' table, a collection of Queen Elizabeth II Christmas cards, and a Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Trophy won by Damon Hill in 1997. The wine section will include another fine offering of Burgandy and Barolo.
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Wednesday 13th September - 10am till 5pm