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Pair of Flintlock Pistols Made for Ferdinand IV, King of Naples and Sicily (1751–1825)

Royal Arms Manufactory at Torre Annunziata

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols, side by side, on a gray background. The pistols are brown and have intricate designs with gold and silver inlays. The grip of each pistol is made of wood and features ornate carvings. A silver mechanism is visible on top of each pistol, with a small hammer and frizzen. The barrels are long and slender. The stocks are decorated with engravings and inlays. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1768
Medium
Steel, gold, wood (walnut), silver
Culture
Italo-Spanish, Naples
Dimensions
599 × 397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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