Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring fine antique firearms including multiple box sets of dueling pistols, rifles as well as a wide variety of edged weapons, armour, pre-columbian, ethnographic antiques, Asian lots and more.
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LOT 98:
Ottoman Silver Inlaid & Engraved Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol
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Start price:
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1,500
Estimated price :
$1,800 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
On the full lot's price and commission
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Ottoman Silver Inlaid & Engraved Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol
Very unusual and ornate Ottoman flintlock blunderbuss pistol, 18th century with a well inlaid stock of scrolling patterns. The barrel is an extremely flared shape with a profusely engraved surface with numerous Islamic inscriptions. Side plate with a loop hanger for use. Some inlays missing from time and use. Crack visible to lower stock but with original pierces.
Condition: Mostly untouched with original tarnish to silver
