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Over-and-Under Flintlock Pocket Pistol of the Hughes of Gwerclas Family with Case and Accessories

Joseph Egg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden pistol grip with silver engraving at the bottom; grip has checkered pattern. Metal pistol has flintlock mechanism. Long, narrow barrel. Trigger and hammer visible. Silver decorative elements on frame. Pistol shown from side with background gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815–20
Medium
Pistol: steel, wood (walnut) silver, brass, gold, platinum; case: wood (mahogany), textile, brass; powder flask: brass, steel, leather, paper; ramrod: steel; cleaning rod: steel, bronze
Culture
British, London
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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