A pair of deluxe silver-mounted flintlock pistols by Johann Hatischweiler of Karlovy Vary, circa 1740Octagonal, smooth barrels turning to round after a girdle, in 13.3 mm calibre (the bluing of later date). An engraved brass front sight on the top, gold-inlaid marks at the breech, each surrounded by three groups of gold-inlaid fleurs-de-lys, the tangs gilt and engraved with the numbers "1" and "2". Finely chiselled flintlocks with the depiction of a goddess of victory, with trophies surrounded by lavish tendrils on a gold background. Both lock plates signed between the sides of the frizzen spring. Delicately carved full stocks with horn nosepieces. Partially gilt silver furniture with warlike figurative décor amidst tendrils and scrollwork. Wooden ramrods with horn tips. Length of each 49 cm.Condition: II