Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 131:
German Engraved Bone Wheellock Pistol, 16th c.
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Start price:
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5,250
Estimated price :
$7,000 - $9,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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German Engraved Bone Wheellock Pistol, 16th c.
Antique German, Nuremburg, late 16th century wheellock pistol. Later lock likely circa 1700s. Stock profusely inlaid with staghorn bone plaques engraved with flowers and scenes of the hunt including figures, dogs, and rabbits. Adam and Eve carved to the back of the grip. An armored knight to the pommel. Size 14 1/2" L, barrel 7 1/4" L
Condition: Wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Absent some retaining pins and screws to lock plate. Barrel loose. Other looses/flaws as seen in images. Retains a bone carved tip ramrod. Butt plate not attached.
