Ref 8730. A superb Pair of cased Silver Inlaid Presentation Flintlock Pistols by Smith London. None Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 8730. A superb Cased Pair of Silver Inlaid Presentation Flintlock Pistols, made by Smith of London. Circa 1800. The makers name Smith engraved to the blued lock-plates. Samuel Smith had a workshop on 64 Princes Street, Leicester Square, London. The lock plates and 12 inch barrels inlaid with gold decoration. Gilt brass oval shaped escutcheons fitted to the grips. Decorative inlaid gilt brass trigger guards, butt caps and side plates. Finely silver inlaid decoration to the the walnut stocks. (a tiny crack to the fore-end of one stock). The wooden case (23 x 9 inches) is inlaid with brass border and handle to the lid. The case is finely lined in velvet and contains several accessories including a bullet mold, copper 3 way powder flask, screwdriver and cleaning rod. The pistols are 19 inches overall. Both actions are very crisp and in full working condition. In extremely fine condition. The lavish attention given to the silver and gold inlay of English pistols such as this, was expressly intended to provide the recipient with affirmation of the donor’s high esteem, coupled with a recognition of his status, by way of a generous gift. High quality pistols inlaid and mounted in this manner emerged in London in the 1780’s and 1790’s. A good example of a fine pair of Napoleonic period flintlock pistols made for presentation purposes. Ref 8730.This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.