A pair of officer's percussion pistols, Thomas Ketland, Birmingham/GB and Philadelphia/USA, circa 1790. Octagonal Damascus barrels with smooth bore in 13 mm calibre with patent breechblocks and ribs on the bottom. Golden scrollwork and the gold filled mark "T. KETLAND & Co. LONDON" at the breeches. Converted, engraved percussion locks with slide safeties, additional signatures and seller's stamp" SPRATLE NORFOLK VA". Single set trigger. Walnut half stocks with checkered butts. Silver nosepieces and engraved iron furniture. Original ramrods with ball puller,

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