Flintlock coral encrusted pistol c.1800-19
Iron, silver, hardwood, coral, silk and silver gilt cord | 48.5 cm (length) | RCIN 62423
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Flintlock coral encrusted pistol. Iron, silver, hardwood, coral, silk and silver gilt cord. 0.62 calibre Tughra mark on front silver barrel band.
Provenance
Part of a set of guns and pistols sent to George IV when Prince Regent by the Dey of Algiers and presented by the Algerian Ambassador, Aly Capudon, on 20 May 1819.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Iron, silver, hardwood, coral, silk and silver gilt cord
steel, hardwood, coral, animal materials, white metal, silver?, silver thread, red thread, fibre products, gold threadMeasurements
48.5 cm (length)
30.7 cm (barrel length)
Category
Place of Production
Algiers [Algeria]