拍品专文
These pistols are almost certainly by either John Murdoch of Doune or Thomas Murdoch of Doune and Leith.
LATE 18TH CENTURY
细节
A PAIR OF SCOTTISH ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOLS
Late 18th Century
With engraved barrels formed in four stages with fluted breeches and flared faceted muzzles, fitted with later locks, each inscribed 'Cabbell', engraved stocks inlaid with engraved silver bands beneath, lobe butts inlaid with silver interlaced patterns over the backs and sides and with a design of silver circles and triangles over the pommels, pierced belt hooks, moulded ramrods, and later triggers (the barrels and stocks pitted).
10½in (26.7cm) (2)
Late 18
With engraved barrels formed in four stages with fluted breeches and flared faceted muzzles, fitted with later locks, each inscribed 'Cabbell', engraved stocks inlaid with engraved silver bands beneath, lobe butts inlaid with silver interlaced patterns over the backs and sides and with a design of silver circles and triangles over the pommels, pierced belt hooks, moulded ramrods, and later triggers (the barrels and stocks pitted).
10½
注意事项
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium