18th Century English Flintlock Pistol with Engraved Details
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An 18th century English flintlock pistol c.1750, smoothbore, 19 mm cal. Barrel, engraved '33 strand London', pinned construction; impressed marks, the lock signed 'Weiss'.A full wooden stock with checkered butt iron trigger guard finely engraved with a pineapple and floral motifs. Wooden ramrod - not full length. 31 cm
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- Pineapple - The pineapple, named because of its resemblance to a pine cone, was an exotic and scarce fruit in the 18th century. It became a popular decorative motif on furniture, silver ceramics, glass and clocks during this time.