Lot 6050

A fine South Tyrolean powder tester, Brixen, circa 1700

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Description

Finely wrought instrument in gold-coloured brass with remnants of possible gilding. Short barrel with breech-loading action, the breechblock made of iron. Funnel-shaped vent hole on the top for matchlock ignition. The wheel with a delicately engraved scale, the support with chased floral ornaments and engraved décor. The slender neck with finely engraved embellishment and the signature "Picinus Frusca - Fecit Brixaie". The stock made of walnut (cracked, partially restored), the brass furniture with lavish floral decoration in relief. Length 20 cm. Powder tester of unusually fine construction with unique breech-loading action.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.