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1 of 253523 objects
Algeria
Pistol c.1800-19
Hardwood, steel, coral, silver | 49.0 cm (length) | RCIN 62422
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Flintlock pistol; round/octagonal steel barrel partly chased with foliate scrolls, held to barrel with two pierced silver bands engraved with flowerheads; hardwood stock applied throughout with tear-shaped pieces of coral with engraved silver surrounds; chased silver mounts; no ramrod.
Provenance
One of a number of guns and pistols given by the Dey of Algiers to George IV when Prince Regent in 1811 and 1819.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Hardwood, steel, coral, silver
Measurements
49.0 cm (length)
31.7 cm (barrel length)
Category
Bibliographic reference(s)
Antique arms and armour [Christie's, London, 19 September 1990] 1109009
Antique arms, armour & militaria [Thomas Del Mar, London, 29 June 2011] 1109010
Place of Production
Algiers [Algeria]
