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Pair of Snaphaunce Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two antique pistols, titled "Pair of Snaphaunce Pistols", with dark brown wooden grips and intricately designed metal components. The metal parts are silver-colored, with engravings and etchings. Each pistol features a long barrel, a trigger guard, and a hammer with a bird perched on top. The grips have an ornate design and a figure at the butt. The butts of the grips are rounded and have a decorative silver cap. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The pistols are positioned one above the other, both pointing to the right. The top pistol's grip has some engraved text. The overall design and details are symmetrical and mirror each other on both pistols.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1725
Medium:
Steel, wood (walnut?), gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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