A FLINTLOCK ‘DUCK'S FOOT’ PISTOL
the late 18th century wire-inlaid square walnut grip signed Bunney London with inset silvered plate inscribed Capt. Edw. Rotherham, flintlock action to breech punched with proof marks and four numbered turn-off cannon barrels -- 13in. (33cm.) long overall, contained within an associated brass-bound wooden case of c1790 with fitted plush-lined interior containing bullet mould, bullets, late 19thC paper-covered globe inkwell, and an unidentified optical device
(a lot)
Sold for £39,680
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
As viewed. Pistol action works well.
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A FLINTLOCK ‘DUCK'S FOOT’ PISTOL
the late 18th century wire-inlaid square walnut grip signed Bunney London with inset silvered plate inscribed Capt. Edw. Rotherham, flintlock action to breech punched with proof marks and four numbered turn-off cannon barrels -- 13in. (33cm.) long overall, contained within an associated brass-bound wooden case of c1790 with fitted plush-lined interior containing bullet mould, bullets, late 19thC paper-covered globe inkwell, and an unidentified optical device
(a lot)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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