A pair of late 18th century flintlock duelling pistols, by Durs Egg †
£3,200
Fine Antique Sale Featuring Arms and Armour
Auction: 8 December 2001 at 11:00 GMT
Description
the octagonal barrels signed in gold on the top flat D. EGG. LONDON, the breeches with double gold lines, gold touch-holes and gold lined pans, finely engraved case-hardened tangs, signed and engraved case-hardened bevelled locks with stepped pointed tails, with safety catches, rollers, rain proof pans, figured walnut half stocks rounded chequered butts, finely engraved iron mounts, spurred trigger guards, set triggers, gold escutcheons; one replacement ramrod, repaired cock and replacement top jaw screw (2)
length 15inches (38cm)