PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, LUXURY, FOR THE ORIENTAL MARKET, Signed GUILLEAUD – St Etienne
France – Late 18th century
Iron, steel, wood, silver and gold
Total length: 50 cm - Barrel length: 38 cm - Muzzle diameter: 16.5 mm

Barrel with sides, then round, with smooth bores, with two registers separated by ridges in the middle; richly decorated on the top with gold damascene decoration: bouquets, radiant sun, stars and crescent moon. Gilded brass front sights. Engraved breech tails with gold bottoms.
Round-bodied locks, engraved with a bundle of arms, with gold backgrounds. They are signed GUILLEAUD PERE ET FILS for one and St Etienne for the other. Hammers and bassinet covers engraved with gold backgrounds en suite. Bassinets with flame guard and gold backgrounds;
All the fittings are hallmarked silver; richly decorated in half-round bosse.
Walnut frames.
A silver-trimmed steel rod accompanies the pair

Good condition

Ref.: LP6242
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This collector's weapon is, according to Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.