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Pair of Double-Barreled Flintlock Pistols

François-Alexander Chasteau

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-barreled flintlock pistol with a brown wooden grip featuring silver filigree at the butt and frame; silver-plated metalwork; gold inlays on the side; and engravings on the metal; the butt features a silver cap; the pan and cock are engraved; mounted on a white background. Pair of Double-Barreled Flintlock Pistols by François-Alexander Chasteau.

Artwork details

Date:
1752–53
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, wood (walnut), whalebone
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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