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LOT 3335
Attractive Victorian Era Style Spanish Miniature Suit of 16th Century Style Armor with Stand - This a complete set of miniature armor with shield. The Victorian era was accompanied by the romanticization of the Medieval period and, combined with an increasing consumer class, led to the creation of reproductions of bygone armor and weapons for display in homes which continued well into the 20th century. The armor is 40 inches tall with the stand and set on a 10 1/2 inch wide by 3 1/2 inch tall wood base with rods to support the armor from the inside. This example has a close helmet that features a one-piece skull, pointed visor with eye slit divide at the center and pointed lifting peg on the left, upper and lower bevors with the lower bevor secured by a hook, and breath holes on the upper bevor. Decorated with extensive scrollwork and raised brass double headed eagles representing the Coat of arms of Toledo, Spain. CONDITION: Fine overall with mostly bright metal surfaces, some spots of light surface rust, and crisp scrollwork. A few of the leather straps are torn. An overall attractive miniature suit of armor that would display well in any room! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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LOT 3336
Scarce Pair of Engraved, Pierced, and Relief C Snaphaunce Pistols -A) Italian Snaphaunce Pistol - NSN, 47 cal., 6 1/2 inch part octagon
bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This pair was likely manufactured in Northern Italy in the
early 18th century. The snaphaunce locks
remained in use longer in Northern Italy than elsewhere in Europe after flintlocks rose to be the dominant lock type. The pistols are not signed but have very ornate engraving and sculpting incorporating flowing floral designs and bestial mask elements as well as figures on the pommels, wrist escutcheons, and the pierced side plates. The stocks have relief carved molding.
CONDITION: Good with gray patina and mild pitting. The partially restored stock is fair and has distinct relief work, some cracks
and insect damage, a spliced forend, and some smaller repairs. Mechanically needs work (doesn’t hold when cocked).
B) Italian Snaphaunce Pistol - NSN, 47 cal., 7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Good with gray patina and mild pitting. The partially restored stock is fair and has distinct relief designs, cracks (including one from the flats through the trigger mortise) and some mainly small repairs. Mechanically needs work (will not hold when cocked). Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500