A pair of flintlock pistols, Karlsbad, circa 1720. Barrels fluted in the Italian style over the breeches, smooth bores in 13 mm calibre. Inscribed "LAZARO LAZARINO" on the tops of the barrels. Lock plates have finely done engravings with hunting scenes and a seated cupid. Full stocks (minimal restoration in the area of the lock plates) with nose caps of dark horn. Richly profiled brass furniture with well-preserved fire gilding. Side plates display Turkish camp scenes. The escutcheons bear a standing Fortuna. Pommels show trophy decoration among acanthus leaves,

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