Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THB19th C. British Iron, Wood & Brass Percussion Pistol
Lot 160
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Artemis Gallery
Feb 21, 2019
Set Reminder
2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/exceptional-antiquities-asian-ethnographic-3858
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
View Full Catalog (472)
- Lot Description
Europe, United Kingdom, England, ca. 1830s CE. A fine percussion pistol of a petite, easily-concealable size with a thick handle carved from espresso-hued wood. The iron box-lock fits snugly against the carved handle groove with two small screws and is intricately engraved with flowing foliate motifs on all sides. The hammer on top has a curved thumb rest with a textured oval for easy cocking, and the machined octagonal barrel has eight short threads near the muzzle which increase the accuracy of the fired projectile. Beneath the box-lock is a foldaway trigger which drops out when the hammer is fully cocked. A small brass shield is inlaid into the exterior curve of the handle, and a drilled cavity in the handle's end is covered with an iron insignia and is meant to hold a single extra bullet. A proof mark with "ELG" from the Liege Proof House is present on the outermost edge of the box-lock. Size: 6.5" L x 3.75" H (16.5 cm x 9.5 cm).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private West Palm Beach, Florida, USA collection; ex-private Paris, France collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#143699Light loosening to cap covering extra bullet chamber on handle. Light oxidation to iron components, light abrasions to handle, box-lock, and barrel, and minor softening to some engraved details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina to wooden handle. Firing mechanisms still operate, though gun has not been tested for firing functionality.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
