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Lot 1107: Matching Pair of Scarce Miniature English Silver Engraved Vest P

Matching Pair of Scarce Miniature English Silver Engraved Vest Pocket Percussion Pistols with Silver Inlaid Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1107: Matching Pair of Scarce Miniature English Silver Engraved Vest P

Matching Pair of Scarce Miniature English Silver Engraved Vest Pocket Percussion Pistols with Silver Inlaid Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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A) Miniature Silver Engraved Reilly Marked English Vest Pocket Percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 24
Barrel: 1 1/16 inch round
Finish: silver/blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1047
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

These unique miniature 19th century English vest pocket pistols feature a blue screw off barrel, 3 1/3 inches overall in length, niter blue hammer and folding trigger and silver frame. The frame is decorated with floral scroll designs with a scallop border. In addition, the left side of the frame is marked "REILLY" and the right side is marked "LONDON". The bottom of the frame is marked with a crossed scepter proof mark. The pistol is fitted with a smooth one piece bag shaped walnut grip with silver vine and leaf inlays and silver thumb oval.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel, hammer and trigger have a smooth dark patina with strong original bright niter blue finish in the protected areas of the hammer and trigger. The frame retains 98% silver, which remains bright. The grip is excellent with some scattered minor dings and handling marks and all of the silver inlay which is beginning to darken a bit with age. The engraving and markings are clear. The action is excellent.



B) Miniature Silver Engraved Reilly Marked English Vest Pocket percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 24
Barrel: 1 1/16 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1047
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

Described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel has a dark mottled grayish patina. The hammer shows strong original bright niter blue finish in protected areas with the balance, and the trigger, having a smooth dark patina. The frame retains 98% bright silver plating. The grip is excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks. All of the slightly aging silver inlays remain. Clear markings and engraving. The action is excellent.



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