HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 186:
A CAUCASIAN BLUDERBUSS WITH GOLD INLAY, KOFTGARI
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Sold for: $1,200
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A CAUCASIAN BLUDERBUSS WITH GOLD INLAY, KOFTGARI
A Caucasian probably Georgian blunderbuss or saddle pistol with a miquelet type flintlock, flared muzzle barrel Damascus twist steel chiseled and decorated with gold inlay featuring images of animals in cartouches. The stock of walnut tree root decorated with bone and mother-of-pearl inlay, The flintlock is lockplate are decorated with gold inlay. Middle 19th century.
Dimensions: L: 19 3/4 in., (50 cm.)
Condition: Wooden stock has minor scratches and signs of wear, Damascus steel barrel has a good visible pattern, the gold inlay is practically intact, good action
