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July 0308, 2021
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LOT 46

Lot 46

Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800

Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800
Lot 46 Details
Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800

each .54 caliber, 6 1/8-inch signed octagonal Damascus barrel with silver sights and touch hole bushing and gold-inlaid breech, with finely engraved steel furniture, ship's-prow pan and roller frizzen, silver oval wedge escutcheons, in mahogany 3/4 stock with checkered grip and impressed broad arrow proofs and numbered 8953 and 8954 respectively, contained in an associated baize lined fitted mahogany case, with a Bales & King, London label and containing a bullet mold, powder flask, screwdriver, cleaning rod, pewter oiler, ball supply and case key
2.5 x 15.25 x 7.5 in — 6.4 x 38.7 x 19.1 cm

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $5,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800
  • Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800
  • Cased Pair of English Dueling Pistols, John Harcourt, Ipswich, circa 1800

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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