Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1552

Pair of Blair Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
English, early 19th century, round stepped cannon form 3 in. barrel, central goose neck hammers, top mounted sliding safeties, double "crossed sword" and "crown" hallmarks to underside of both barrels, "Tudor rose" ethchings to both trigger guards, sides of frames with fine engravings for "Blair" and "London", bordered by "swag" and "swoosh", 2-1/2 in. flat sided slab style English walnut grips, 7-1/2 in. overall; Provenance: Private New England Collection

Condition

wear and scratches to handles, one with chip, scratches, pitting, and denting to iron barrels, one barrel with two inscribed "1's" underneath, mismatched jaw screws at hammers, hammer, trigger, and safety mechanisms appear to be in good working order