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
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
Condition
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