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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

William Brander

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols side by side, pointing right. Brown wooden grips with intricate silver designs at the bottom and around the trigger guard. The metal parts are silver with engravings and gold barrels. Hammers are cocked back and to the right. Triggers are silver and curved. Background is gray. The title of the image is "Pair of Flintlock Pistols by William Brander".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1782–83
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, gold, horn
Culture
British, London
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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