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Algeria

Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun 1780 - 1819

166.4 cm (length) | RCIN 61450

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Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun

Algeria

Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun 1780 - 1819

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Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun

Algeria

Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun 1780 - 1819

©

Description

Miquelet lock gun.
Lock and stock Algerian, barrel French c.1780
Iron, silver and gilt, hardwood, coral.
Lock inscribed in Arabic made by 'AMAL MAHMUD, dated 1206 A.H (1791 A.D)
Barrel stamped Merley Carteron, and Crown B?, and originally blued.
Silver stamped with Tughra marks.

This musket formed part of the lavish gift presented to George III by the Dey of Algiers. Other gifts from Algeria included jewelled swords, fire arms, caparisons, saddles, and stirrups.

Provenance

Belonged to George III; taken from Augusta Lodge and transferred to George IV's Armoury at Carlton House in 1822.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

steel, white metal, silver?, gilt, wood, coral, leather, skin, silver thread

engraved (incised), chased

Measurements

166.4 cm (length)

123.3 cm (barrel length)
Groupings
Category
Arms & Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
firearms
small arms
long guns
miquelet lock guns
shotguns
sporting guns
Places

Place of Production

Algeria

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