Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
ALGERIA
Miquelet lock, coral encrusted gun
1780 - 1819RCIN 61450
Miquelet lock gun.
Lock and stock Algerian, barrel French c.1780
Iron, silver and gilt, hardwood, coral.
Lock inscribed in Arabic made by 'AMAL MAHMUD, dated 1206 A.H (1791 A.D)
Barrel stamped Merley Carteron, and Crown B?, and originally blued.
Silver stamped with Tughra marks.
This musket formed part of the lavish gift presented to George III by the Dey of Algiers. Other gifts from Algeria included jewelled swords, fire arms, caparisons, saddles, and stirrups.
Lock and stock Algerian, barrel French c.1780
Iron, silver and gilt, hardwood, coral.
Lock inscribed in Arabic made by 'AMAL MAHMUD, dated 1206 A.H (1791 A.D)
Barrel stamped Merley Carteron, and Crown B?, and originally blued.
Silver stamped with Tughra marks.
This musket formed part of the lavish gift presented to George III by the Dey of Algiers. Other gifts from Algeria included jewelled swords, fire arms, caparisons, saddles, and stirrups.
