Greece (ancient) - 19th Century - Early to Mid - Very Rare Silver Pistol from Greek islands. Ottoman Provinces - Flintlock - Pistol

These is a Very Rare Silver Pistol from Greek islands, Ottoman Provinces, early XIX Century. Typical elongated form with narrow tapering grip with bulbous finial, the lock plate finely engraved with scrolling tendrils, the surface chased in relief with dense floral sprays inhabited with birds. Being from a specific and limited area, its style is very identifiable and it is a really rare piece. Only at Christies do concrete references appear. AReally a muist have piece, to serious collectors or museums. The barrel and mechanism are the original ones, full working , from United Kindom. Usual on these pieces. The silver body is 100%. All the piece is 100% Original and complete. No alteration or composition work or missing parts. Last photos show the condition before restore works. Professional cleaning, restore and finishing works. We dismantled the piece completely, treating each component and recording the marks, characteristics and condition in photos, to then reassemble it functionally, after each component has been cleaned, recovered and finalized for conservation. We keep the original patina and authenticity of the piece. The photos are a guarantee of our work and the quality of the final piece. Finished for conservation with professional Renaissance micro-crystalline wax, used by the best specialists, and museums, like the British Museum. No varnish or others. Weighs 1332g Photos are the best description. We only sell to UE and UK. Registered and insured shipping.