Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1340

Lot 1340:Cased Engraved Wilkinson Double Barrel Percussion Pistol

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1340

Lot 1340:Cased Engraved Wilkinson Double Barrel Percussion Pistol

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$5,000 - $8,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Cased Finely Engraved Wilkinson Double Barrel Percussion "Howdah" Pistol Inscribed with the Crests of the 8th Earl of Kintore

James Wilkinson & Son were active at 27 Pall Mall in 1829-1852. This pistol has smoothbore Damascus barrels, a brass bead front sight on the concave rib which is signed "-PALL MALL LONDON-", London proofs, platinum plugs, silver wedge escutcheons, swivel mounted ramrod, "WILKINSON" signed in a banner on each lock, sliding safeties, primarily scroll and floral engraving, small compartment in the pommel cap, and checkered wrist. The silver wrist escutcheon is inscribed with a crest of a noble lady holding a garland and a second crest of a kneeling angel praying surrounded by laurel branch. The case has a James Wilkinson & Son label inside the lid at center, an Edward London label to the right, cleaning and loading rod, several balls, small powder flask, wrench, and wads. The crests on the wrist escutcheon suggest this pistol was owned by Francis Keith-Falconer, 8th Earl of Kintore (1828-1880), or one of his sons as these are the crests of Clan Keith and Clan Falconer. The 8th Earl of Kintore was Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire in 1856-1863 and then Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire until his death. Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection

ConditionFine with nearly all of the period refurbished brown finish and twist patterns visible on the barrels, traces of original case colors, 30% original blue on the trigger guard, minor pitting by the replacement nipples, aged patina on the silver, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has scattered minor marks in the otherwise crisp checkering, light scratches and dings, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are also fine with minor age and storage related wear.
Details
ManufacturerWilkinson & Son James
ModelHowda Double Barrel
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge69
Barrel7 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3536
Catalog page290
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 1404Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel Howdah Pistol
View Lot
Lot 3458Pair of Engraved Alexander Henry Double Barrel Pistols
View Lot
Lot 312Unmarked Dumouthier Pattern Percussion Knife Pistol
View Lot
Lot 1288Pair of Devisme Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols
View Lot
Show More