Lot #209 - A superb and rare set of c.1830 percussion officer's pistols
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:February Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:28 Feb 2012 ~ 9:00am
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Lot #:209
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Lot Description:A superb and rare set of c.1830 percussion officer's pistols
18 bore, by George Clough & Sons, retaining all blue finish on metal parts, original Damascus browned barrels with gold point coin on barrel flats, the percussion locks with fine engraving and signed by the maker, in unfired condition and of an early date for percussion pistols. In original fitted flame mahogany case with original flask, bullet mould, set of turned-screws with pin-prick on top of one, two push/cleaning rods, bone oil bottle, bone brush, Japanned percussion nipple tin with nipples, lead round bullets to flask, blue baize lined case with original key and trade label to interior lid. See front cover and page 13. -
Estimate:NZ$18,500 - 18,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
