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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A cased "LE QUARTRA MORTS" pin-fire ring pistol, Third quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 1.200 - 1.600

Sold

€ 5.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 4.4 cm
Made of silver and blued iron; marked "LE QUARTRA MORTS" and with leaf-shaped frames at the back. Four-shot, 3 mm cal cylinder shaped as a four-leaf clover; kept in its paper-covered case decorated with gold frame; green velvet lining, lid with white silk marked "John Smith & Son Estab. 1820 Stone Bow Jewellers Lincoln", complete with a screwdriver and a spare cylinder. Very rare.