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Lot 1284:Cased Alberdi Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pattern Pinfire Revolver

May 20th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1284:Cased Alberdi Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pattern Pinfire Revolver

May 20th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$25,000 - $35,000
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Presentation Cased Elaborate Relief Chiseled and Gold Highlighted Alberdi Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pattern Single Action Pinfire Revolver Serial Number 2 with Relief Carved Grips Inscribed to Philippines Governor-General Jose Lemery

Domingo Albedri was active c. 1860s-1880s. This extraordinary revolver features extensive chiseled scroll designs accented by birds and highlighted with gilded, beaded backgrounds. The barrel has "ALBERDI EN EIBAR" on the breech end and "EXCMO SR TNIE GAL DN JOSE LEMERY MANILA AO 1862" in a ribbon along the top of the barrel. "2" is marked on the rear of the frame, face of the cylinder, and on the left side of the grip straps under the grips. The grips feature relief carved leafy scrollwork and feature a devilish horned cat design. The case has a "JL" monogram on the lid along with inlaid brass scroll designs. In addition to the revolver, the case contains a screwdriver with smooth grip that matches the grips on the revolver, a cleaning rod, three-compartments, and a key. Jose Nicolas Francisco Pablo Lemery-Ney e Ibarrola-Gonzalez, Marquess of Baroja (1811-1886) was a Spanish military officer and politician and served as governor-general of the Philippines from February 2, 1861, until July 7, 1862. The Philippines had been claimed by Spain since 1565 as part of the Spanish East Indies. He was among the most powerful military men in Spain and served as the chief officer to the Royal Family. In addition to governor-general in the Philippines, he was also the commanding general in Cuba in 1850-1852, deputy of Baleares in 1854-1855 and governor of Puerto Rico in 1855-1857.

ConditionExceptionally fine with nearly all of the bright original gold remaining, mix of mostly bright surfaces and light gray and brown patina on the balance, crisp engraving, and generally minor wear. The grips are very fine and have crisp carving, darker patina on the left side from resting in the case, and minimal age and storage related wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine and has crisp engraving, some minor cracks and dents, minimal wear on the interior, and light aging on the very fine set of accessories. This is certainly an interesting piece of Spanish colonial history and artistry.
Details
ManufacturerAlberdi, Domingo
ModelPinfire
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge11 mm
Barrel6 3/8 inch round
Finishbright/gold
Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1450
Catalog page273
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