Pair of Flintlock Pistols, hallmarked for 1800–1801

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Pair of Flintlock Pistols, hallmarked for 1800–1801, London, British, London, Steel, wood (walnut), silver, gold, L. of each pistol 16 in. ( cm); L. of each barrel 10 1/8 in. ( cm); Cal. of each pistol in. ( mm), Firearms, These pistols are among the finest known examples of English Neoclassical-style firearms. Each stock is inlaid with engraved sheet silver and embellished with heavy cast-silver mounts. This decoration was inspired by contemporary French Empire firearms, such as those by Boutet

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