Lot 96:
AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
Description
The stock showing Galata Italian craftsmanship, of hardwood elaborately embellished in pierced and profiled silver throughout, with solid silver buttplate and barrel bands struck with silver marks of CN(?) within a beaded cartouche. The flintlock mechanism engraved, the massive barrel with flared muzzle elaborately inlaid with chiseled silver panels in vinework motifs and a partial date, 120_, dating it between 1785 c.e. and 1795 c.e.. With turned hardwood ramrod intact. As found. Uncleaned, minor losses to wood, triggerguard lacking, losses to silver inlay. Overall length 49.5cm./ 19 1/2 inches Condition V
Ships to continental U.S. address only.
Share this lot:
