Pistols. A fine pair of percussion (converted from flintlock) double barrel pistols by Thomas Aston, Birmingham circa 1810, the 19 cm side by side barrels with Damascus twist figuring, gold inlaid gunsmith lozenge to each barrel, the tang engraved with foliate scrolls, the lockplate engraved 'T Aston', push-safety catch, fully walnut stocked inset with a silver family crest depicting a crowned heraldic dragon holding a cross, the ramrod holder floral engraved and hallmarked for Birmingham 1810??, the trigger guard finely engraved, chequered grip with rounded butt, overall length 36 cm, housed in a fine mahogany gun case with recessed brass handle, green baize lining, retaining many tools including turnscrew (Quantity: 1)
Pistols. A fine pair of percussion (converted from flintlock) double barrel pistols by Thomas Aston, Birmingham circa 1810, the 19 cm side by side barrels with Damascus twist figuring, gold inlaid gunsmith lozenge to each barrel, the tang engraved with foliate scrolls, the lockplate engraved 'T Aston', push-safety catch, fully walnut stocked inset with a silver family crest depicting a crowned heraldic dragon holding a cross, the ramrod holder floral engraved and hallmarked for Birmingham 1810??, the trigger guard finely engraved, chequered grip with rounded butt, overall length 36 cm, housed in a fine mahogany gun case with recessed brass handle, green baize lining, retaining many tools including turnscrew (Quantity: 1)
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