Lot 5091

A pair of flintlock pistols, Meckel in Schwerin, circa 1730 and later

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A83s | Live auction | 725 Lots

Description

Round barrels of wild Damascus steel with offset midrib, smooth bores in 15 mm calibre. Silver spider front sights, silver inlaid portrayal of a standing Athene surrounded by scrolling bands at the breeches. Flat lock plates signed "I.S. Meckel à Sverin". Later stocks dating from circa 1810/20 with noses of light-coloured horn. Finely chequered butt stocks with silver studs. Finely engraved fire-gilt brass furnitures, the butt caps with raised mascarons. Wooden ramrods with horn tips. Length of either pistol 47 cm.
High-quality pistols with stocks which were replaced during the time of use.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction includes 726 lots and starts on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5727. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 and Oct. 28 - 31, 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.