REMARKABLE PAIR OF WHEEL LOCK PISTOLS IN THE 16th CENTURY SAXON STYLE WITH GILT BRONZE LOCKS, MOUNTS AND BBLS.

REMARKABLE PAIR OF WHEEL LOCK PISTOLS IN THE 16th CENTURY SAXON STYLE WITH GILT BRONZE LOCKS, MOUNTS AND BBLS. SN NSN. Pistols with waisted bbls, cast and chased overall with figures of Diana, a warrior and foliage inhabited by birds. Locks are overlaid with gilt bronze plates, cast and chased with foliage. Enclosed wheel cover is chased and cast with the double headed eagle of Austria. Dogs of brass and fruitwood full stocks inlaid with engraved stag horn plaques, foliate scrolls and a mounted warrior. Ball butts inlaid with gilt bronze strapwork cast and chased with masks and floral motifs. NOTES: These remarkably attractive wheel lock pistols incorporate elements from various periods, which precludes assigning a specific date to their manufacture. PROVENANCE: See Auction Catalog, Sotheby’s Monaco, 12/7/87, Lot 77, Plate 26. Collection of Charles Draeger, sold Sotheby’s Monaco, December 7, 1987. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Dogs, pans and trigger guards are of later date. One dog spring with old repair. 4-49842 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2490	$19,550.00	REMARKABLE PAIR OF WHEEL LOCK PISTOLS IN THE 16th CENTURY SAXON STYLE WITH GILT BRONZE LOCKS, MOUNTS AND BBLS. SN NSN. Pistols with waisted bbls, cast and chased overall with figures of Diana, a warrior and foliage inhabited by birds. Locks are overlaid with gilt bronze plates, cast and chased with foliage. Enclosed wheel cover is chased and cast with the double headed eagle of Austria. Dogs of brass and fruitwood full stocks inlaid with engraved stag horn plaques, foliate scrolls and a mounted warrior. Ball butts inlaid with gilt bronze strapwork cast and chased with masks and floral motifs. NOTES: These remarkably attractive wheel lock pistols incorporate elements from various periods, which precludes assigning a specific date to their manufacture. PROVENANCE: See Auction Catalog, Sotheby’s Monaco, 12/7/87, Lot 77, Plate 26. Collection of Charles Draeger, sold Sotheby’s Monaco, December 7, 1987. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Dogs, pans and trigger guards are of later date. One dog spring with old repair. 4-49842 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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