Sold for:
$7,000
$7,000
Cased Pair of Over and Under Boxlock Percussion Pistols by John Blisset, London, c. 1840, with London proof marks, engraved in roundel Blisset, London , 2-inch rotating double barrels, engraved frames, muzzles, tangs and butts, dolphin hammers, drop triggers, safety, checked walnut grips with blank silver escutcheons and German silver ring surrounding screw-out wormer in bottom of butts, in fitted tiger-grained mahogany case with maker's label John Blisset, Gun & Rifle Maker, 321 High Holborn, London , owner's name Francis W. Rhodes and various accessories, (good original condition). Provenance: Collection of Allan Klein.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
