2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 268
Very Attractive Victorian Nuremberg Style Wheel Lock Pistol with Extensive Engraved Inlays - NSN, 50 cal.,
12 3/4 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, wood stock. This elaborate pistol was assembled in the Victorian era, using some
original components, the stock, a close copy of the high end pistols manufactured in Nuremberg in the 16th century. The
three-stage barrel has a flared muzzle and an octagon breech section with a stylized Nuremberg guild mark. The flat lock plate is
mounted with an engraved brass wheel-cover plate depicting dragon-like creatures. The dragon-like engraved motif is repeated
on the cock. The full length wood stock has numerous mother-of-pearl and bone inlays. Each inlay is finely detailed engraved
and decorated in the 16th century style with primarily scroll, floral, and geometric designs. The pearl inlays depict mythical sea
creatures. The barrel
tang is flanked by
inlays featuring
stoic male masks.
Ahead of the
trigger guard
is a grotesque
mask below a large
depiction of a soldier.
CONDITION: Fine as assembled during the Victorian era. The pistol has overall gray patina and minor pitting. The replacement
stock is very fine showing some mild handling marks. The inlays show some typical scattered hairline age cracking. The lock is
untested. Overall a highly attractive piece.
Estimate: 6500 - 8500
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 269
Ornate Engraved and Scrimshaw Inlaid Small Scale Wheel Lock Style Pistol -
NSN, 36 cal., 4 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, hardwood stock. This is a scaled
down Victorian era made, Germanic style wheel lock pistol and was likely inspired by an
original late 16th century pistol from Nuremberg. The rifled barrel has a flared muzzle
and floral engraving. The tang extends all the way down the back to just before the
ball shaped pommel. The lock has border engraving, bestial wheel plate and cock, and
sprung pan cover. The stock has extensive scrimshawed inlays. A pair of devilish faces are
at the breech. The bottom of the forend has a soldier, and the left has a knight battling a
lion. The ball shaped pommel has silver floral and putti accent and a silver lion cap.
CONDITION: Fine as Victorian era made with minor oxidation and pitting on the iron,
aged patina on the brass and silver, minor marks and scratches, and crisp engraving.
The stock is very fine with crisp scrimshaw patterns and minor storage type wear.
Mechanically not tested but it appears to be fully functional.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
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