10.5inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved Wogdon LONDON, border engraved stepped and bolted locks with traces of original colour, full stocked with foliate engraved trigger guards with acorn finials and traces of original blueing to these and the butt caps, one horn topped wooden ramrod, the other with original threaded brass powder measure, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case with two lidded compartments, complete with cleaning rod, correct leather flask, mould, pan brush, further measure, case key and a folder of research. A previous owner purchased these pistols on the understanding that they had been used in the duel between Lord Macartney and Anthony Sadleir at which Lord Macartney was wounded and Sadleir left satisfied. A crisp pair of guns.
Sold for £11,538
10.5inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved Wogdon LONDON, border engraved stepped and bolted locks with traces of original colour, full stocked with foliate engraved trigger guards with acorn finials and traces of original blueing to these and the butt caps, one horn topped wooden ramrod, the other with original threaded brass powder measure, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case with two lidded compartments, complete with cleaning rod, correct leather flask, mould, pan brush, further measure, case key and a folder of research. A previous owner purchased these pistols on the understanding that they had been used in the duel between Lord Macartney and Anthony Sadleir at which Lord Macartney was wounded and Sadleir left satisfied. A crisp pair of guns.
Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 14th Nov, 2023
FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR
NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM
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