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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

John Manton & Son

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols made of wood and metal, lying horizontally with the barrels pointing to the right. The grips are made of dark wood with a checkered pattern and have decorative metal caps at the ends. The metal parts are made of brass and steel with intricate engravings. One pistol has a gold-colored mechanism with a bird engraving, while the other has a silver-colored mechanism with a floral engraving. Both pistols have a trigger and a ring for the finger. The background is a plain gray color. The image appears to show pistols by John Manton & Son.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–34
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut, rosewood), gold, horn
Culture
British, London
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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