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FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, ORIENTAL MARKET, MARKED CONSTANTINOPLE
Europe early 19th century
Steel, wood, silver, gold damascene
Total length: 93cm. Barrel length: 58.5cm
Round damascus barrel with flared mouth and gold damascene decoration. The wide upper side is marked CONSTANTINOPLE with gold damascene decoration. The left side is stamped with a gold-backed hallmark. The breech tail is decorated en suite.
Engraved flintlock lock with cursive marking. Bassinet with par feu and roller spring. Silver lock plate depicting a camp, with clapper. Silver trigger guard engraved with a drum and an axe flanked by flags.
Walnut frame with long barrel, richly decorated with silver plates cut with foliage, arms and frieze motifs.
Wooden ramrod with silver tip.
Fine quality weapon, rust bloom on the barrel and small silver chips.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Reference : 7093
Ref: 1YJUS9PDW3