12th Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 420
 

420

A Rare 18th Century Red Crushed Leather Case for a Pair of Flintlock Pistols, of stepped wedge...

A Rare 18th Century Red Crushed Leather Case for a Pair of Flintlock Pistols, of stepped wedge shape, the domed hinged cover inscribed in ink "S.Bruester, Case of Pistols, New York", with brass loop handle and clasp, the base with shaped brass lock escutcheon, with green velvet lined fitted interior, 25cm by 10cm by 10cm
**Possibly American War of Independence period

Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

. Repaired at back leather hinge. Minor scuffing to extremities. Generally in good condition with a lovely patina. Lacks key.

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 12th Dec, 2018

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