A 16 BORE GREEK FLINTLOCK GUN (KARIOPHILI), 19TH
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A 16 BORE GREEK FLINTLOCK GUN (KARIOPHILI), 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY IOANNINA
with swamped sighted barrel retained by six nielloed silver bands, the rearmost band incorporating a chased back-sight, scroll-engraved stepped lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock almost entirely encased in silver nielloed and chased with scrolls and foliage inhabited by exotic birds, the butt embossed with further birds and a pair of rampant lions supporting an urn on each face, trigger-guard decorated en suite with the stock, fitted with a pair of white metal sling swivels, and iron ramrod
120.5 cm; 47 1/2 in barrel
For a discussion of this group see Elgood 2009, p. 240-245.
with swamped sighted barrel retained by six nielloed silver bands, the rearmost band incorporating a chased back-sight, scroll-engraved stepped lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock almost entirely encased in silver nielloed and chased with scrolls and foliage inhabited by exotic birds, the butt embossed with further birds and a pair of rampant lions supporting an urn on each face, trigger-guard decorated en suite with the stock, fitted with a pair of white metal sling swivels, and iron ramrod
120.5 cm; 47 1/2 in barrel
For a discussion of this group see Elgood 2009, p. 240-245.
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A 16 BORE GREEK FLINTLOCK GUN (KARIOPHILI), 19TH
Estimate £700 - £900
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