Pair Of Flintlock Pistols, Miquelet Locks, Signed Vanet Spain – 18th Century

PAIR OF FLINT PISTOLS, miquelet locks, signed VANET
Spain - 18th century
Steel, wood, brass, silver.
Overall length: 26cm - Barrel length: 13.8 cm - Muzzle diameter: 16mm
 
Barrels with flats, then round, engraved with a ring and a bead at the muzzle. Stamped on the upper sides and decorated with seven fleurs-de-lis. Line-engraved breech shafts.
Flintlock, steel miquelet locks. The pan covers are engraved “VANET”.
Chased brass counterplates with foliage motifs; belt hooks.
All fittings in cut and engraved brass. Long-tailed caps, line-engraved with shells; decorated with a silver medallion featuring a female figure.
The thumb pieces feature a silver medallion with a female figure and are encircled with brass. 
Wooden chopsticks with brass tips.
Carved walnut mounts on top.

Very good condition

Item no.: 5322 

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.