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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A pair of flintlock pistols by Donati, Mid 18th Century

Estimate

€ 400 - 600

Sold

€ 1.063

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Brescia
length 33 cm.
Smoothbore, two-stage, 13 mm cal barrels, octagonal at the first part and with partly brass-inlaid engravings depicting geometric and floral motifs, with an anthropomorphic figure at the centre, then round, after a series of rings. Flintlocks with plate worked en suite with the first segment of the barrel, signed "D DONATI" and "A MOR". Wooden full stocks (small defects) with engraved and carved brass mounts featuring floral motifs; with anthropomorphic busts on all elements, on the butt-plates three impressions. Curled trigger. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrods and iron cartridge extractors.