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 141:
Massive Silver Inlaid Cavalry Flintlock Pistol, Circa 1780-1825
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Start price:
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2,000
Estimated price :
$3,000 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Massive Silver Inlaid Cavalry Flintlock Pistol, Circa 1780-1825
Anatolia, Turkey, Ottoman Empire late 18th or early 19th century. Massive Islamic silver wire inlaid flintlock cavalry pistol. Profusely decorated stock in very intricate silver wire and brass floral scrolling motifs. Brass mounted overall with butt plate featuring Ottoman designs. Damascus steel barrel and lock plate in matching thick silver inlay of scrolling patterns and additional Ottoman motifs. Size 23 1/2" L, barrel 15 1/2" L
Ex-USA Collection
Condition: Good condition with numerous inlays intact
