A splendid flintlock pistol for the Oriental Market., Vergnes à Marseilles, circa 1810. The barrel ( mm calibre) decorated with trophy bundles beneath a crown in a wreath of clouds and rays, chiselled in relief on a gilded background. At the cannon muzzle engraved crescent moons and stars with remnants of gilding. Silver front sight. Richly engraved and chiselled flintlock with trophy decoration partly in relief. The signature "Vergnes à Marseille" is engraved within a vine cartouche. Walnut stock with silver wire inlay. Heavy silver furniture with oriental,

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