A fine set of cased percussion pistols by the successor of F. P. Geerinckx in Paris, circa 1850/60Octagonal barrels with original, highly polished finish (slightly stained). Eight-groove rifled barrels in 12 mm calibre. Dovetailed rear sights, the breech plugs and tangs engraved and gilt. Gilt locks engraved with decorative tendrils. Lavishly carved half stocks of ebonised walnut. Gilt and engraved furniture. Length of each 41 cm. In the associated case of black lacquered wood, a vacant brass plaque inset into the lid. Lockable, the original key is included. The interior lined in red velvet, the gold-embossed maker's mark "Geerinckx, Succ. de Gauvain, Paris" inside the lid. The elaborate interior with two compartments, containing a complete set of accessories, comprising cleaning rod and ramrod, loading hammer, bullet mould, combined nipple wrench and screwdriver, powder flask and patch box. Dimensions of the case 8.5 x 47 x 25.5 cm.F. P. Geerinckx is documented in Paris in the second half of the 19th century, supplier to the Foreign Ministry. His successor Alfred Gauvain took part in the Industrial Exposition in 1889.Condition: I - II