Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A RARE SPANISH MIQUELET BLUNDERBUSS

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Start price: $1,175

Estimated price: $2,400 - $2,600

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Description

Catalonian work, the walnut stock with boot-shaped butt, set with brass plaques pierced and engraved in flowering vine motifs, and silver buttcap, barrel band and triggerguard with steel counterplate and belthook. The fine patilla-type miquelet lock with small engraved panels. The barrel octagonal at the breach with characteristic expanded muzzle. Retains its silver-capped ramrod. Early 18th century. Light wear, short scrape to barrel. Overall length 48 cm. Condition III