A pair of flintlock pistols, S. Charlet in Lyon, circa 1700 Smooth, extremely finely chiselled barrels in mm calibre. At the breeches with several flutes and faceted, converting to round after a girdle. Flintlocks with tendrils engravings and chiselled grotesque patterns, signed on the lock plates. Full stocks made from beautifully grained root wood, one forestock is broken, small cracks. Finely chiselled iron furnitures, decorated en suite. Wooden ramrods, one ramrod thimble loosened. Length 49 cm. Extraordinarily high-quality pair of pisto, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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