A pair of flintlock pistols, Giovanni Fondrino of Padua, circa 1680
Description: The barrels with fluting at the breeches, turning to round after girdles, in 12 mm calibre, inscribed "*Lazarino*Cominazo*" on the top. The locks with floral engraving and signature. The modestly carved, blackened and slightly rubbed full stocks with en suite engraved iron furniture, mounted wooden stock noses. Wooden ramrods with baluster-shaped iron tips. One forearm with a small defect near the ramrod thimble. Length 53 cm each. Giovanni Fondrino from Lion, near Padua. See also Nolfo di Carpegna, Brescia Firearms, p. 173, II 205.
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
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Description: The barrels with fluting at the breeches, turning to round after girdles, in 12 mm calibre, inscribed "*Lazarino*Cominazo*" on the top. The locks with floral engraving and signature. The modestly carved, blackened and slightly rubbed full stocks with en suite engraved iron furniture, mounted wooden stock noses. Wooden ramrods with baluster-shaped iron tips. One forearm with a small defect near the ramrod thimble. Length 53 cm each. Giovanni Fondrino from Lion, near Padua. See also Nolfo di Carpegna, Brescia Firearms, p. 173, II 205.
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
Reserve
Time, Location
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