An interesting matchlock teppo, 19th Century

An interesting matchlock teppo, 19th Century

Information
Giappone
length 135.5 cm.
Smoothbore, octagonal, 13 mm cal barrel, of decreasing section towards the nozzle, provided with sight and foresight, enlarged nozzle with a narrowed base; the first part decorated in gold, silver and brass; the ends with silver frames. With pan on the right side of the barrel (missing pan cover ). Brass lock, weak spring. Wooden full stock (a small missing part) lacquered in black and painted in gold with floral motifs and with engraved and partially pierced brass mounts. Under the barrel two birds made of different metals. Small defects. Iron ramrod. Rare. This lot is imported from a non-EU country and incurs additional taxes beyond the auction house commission and the V.A.T. Consequently, the total Buyer’s Premium, inclusive of all taxes, amounts to 35%.