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A Second Empire-era pistol case, made of veneered wood, cont…
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A Second Empire-era pistol case, made of veneered wood, cont…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
A Second Empire-era pistol case, made of veneered wood, containing:
- a pair of percussion pistols; flat-bodied triggers and hammers, with chiselled foliage decoration; all iron fittings, engraved as a set; rifled barrels with fluted sides, stamped by the Liège Proof House; breech blocks numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’; finger guards; caps with scalloped rims; moulded walnut stocks; iron trims. Calibre 12 mm. Length 24.5 cm. Category D.
- a luxurious Flobert-style parlour pistol; rifled barrel, with faceted sides and fluted ridges; all iron fittings, engraved with foliage, small flowers and shells; finger-rest trigger guard; scalloped-rimmed cap, adorned with a central finial; moulded and carved ebony stock. 6 mm rimfire calibre. Length: 38.5 cm. Category D.
- various accessories: bullet mould, screwdriver, ramrod, powder puff, etc.
(a very slight loss of material beneath one barrel; the end of the ramrod is damaged; very slight signs of wear; key missing)
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About the sale
Jewellery, paintings, furniture and works of art.
Auction location
Auction time
10/10/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures modified on 09/25/2026 at 6:02 PM
Lot description modified on 09/25/2026 at 6:02 PM
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