A CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH SILVER MOUNTED OFFICER'S PISTOLS, James Barbar, London, c. 1747. 8 5/8 in., .68 caliber brass barrel engraved on the top 'BARBAR' and 'LONDON' and with London proof marks; convex lock plate with pointed tail decorated with foliate engraving and engraved 'BARBAR' below the pan; walnut stock with relief carving around the back of the lock mortice and side plate panel, and shell carving around the breech plug tang; sterling silver furniture with London marks for 1747 and silversmith's mark 'JA' in a sunken cartouche, the butt cap with engraved panoply of arms, a panoply of arms side plate, a thumb piece, trigger guard with shell and foliate finial, two silver rammer pipes and wood rammer; housed in a later mahogany case with customized interior. Overall lg. 15 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing