Gorgeous scroll inlaid 19th c. percussion pistols.

[Gargoyle]

Currently up on an auction site, that link may disappear over time, but here is a photo.

A pair of 19th century percussion pocket pistols by J. Beattie, London, screw off octagonal barrels signed to top, dolphin shaped hammers above foliate scroll panels, folding triggers, the grips inlaid with silver scrolls and flowers, 12cm long.



Auction link: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/157558832_a-pair-of-19th-century-percussion-pocket

 

[Gargoyle]

zoomed in to try to get some details






In the presentation case.

 

[monk]

that is truly a sweet looking pair. tyvm for showing

 

[Gargoyle]

The auction closed and someone got these for £3,000 GBP ($3,836.00 U.S.) plus approx. 25% auction house premium. Assuming the documentation is correct, and the condition we see is honest, I think that's about right for these.

(although I really dislike how auction houses take a premium from both the buyer and seller, but that is a completely separate discussion)