Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols with Accessories
Two black-handled flintlock pistols with silver decorations and long barrels. The handles are made of textured black material, possibly wood or horn, and have a curved shape. The barrels are silver-colored metal, with intricate engravings near the breech and muzzle ends. The locks and other metal components feature ornate silver decorations. The butt ends of the grips have a small silver finial. The guns are positioned one above the other, both pointing to the right. The background is plain white. The image shows the work of Louis-Julien Gastinne-Renette. The title is Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols with Accessories.
Artwork details
- Date:
- dated 1856
- Medium:
- Steel, brass, gold, wood (ebony), textile (baizé, wool), copper, leather
- Culture:
- French, Paris
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 425 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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