Pair of percussion hunting pistols in burrwood case, monogra - Lot 6

Pair of percussion hunting pistols in burrwood case, monogrammed cover with brass spandrels, upholstered in blue velvet. Octagonal 17 cm Damascus rifled barrel, 12 gauge to the pound (18 mm), flat-body lock engraved with acanthus, engraved hammer en suite, Renaissance stock with engraved pommel, trigger under fingered trigger guard, nail-head ramrod, a second pair of percussion pistols, barrel with four false muzzle rifling, acanthus-engraved case and retractable trigger, drop stock, blued hammer and mantel, an 18 mm caliber spherical bullet mold and a 12 mm caliber spherical bullet mold, a tool combining screwdriver and chimney wrench, precious wood body and shell-engraved morfil stopper, a brass powder flask signed "Dixon & sons", the cassette set 43.5 x 27 x 8.5 cm, complete with all accessories, storage oxidation to be cleaned, mechanism to be greased/reviewed. Very fine 19th-century set in original condition, one housing cover redone. Category D Expert Hervé MATOUS