A percussion-cap shotgun,
modified from flintlock, 'Johann Glett in Passau', 79.5 cm barrel, laterally flattened, constricted in the area of the powder chamber, then raised, floral chiselled iron decoration, the rail continuing to the muzzle, brass front sight, approx. 16 mm calibre, brass flat lock plate, engraved with tendrils and animal parts, gilt mounts with raised decoration and parcel engraving, the finger rest of blackened hardwood, sling swivel, sling screw, the cleaning rod with horn cap, full stock with cheekpiece and fishskin, the butt neck with small shield-shaped silver plaque, with the initials 'FA' under Fürstenhut coronet, the barrel somewhat rubbed and slightly scarred, otherwise good condition, (He)
Note: Glett Johann/Passau, documented c.1720, Lit.: Der neue Stöckel, p. 440.
Specialist: Karl Hellmer
Karl Hellmer
+43-1-515 60-322, 544
regina.fensl@dorotheum.at
16.09.2015 - 15:00
- Starting bid:
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EUR 400.-
A percussion-cap shotgun,
modified from flintlock, 'Johann Glett in Passau', 79.5 cm barrel, laterally flattened, constricted in the area of the powder chamber, then raised, floral chiselled iron decoration, the rail continuing to the muzzle, brass front sight, approx. 16 mm calibre, brass flat lock plate, engraved with tendrils and animal parts, gilt mounts with raised decoration and parcel engraving, the finger rest of blackened hardwood, sling swivel, sling screw, the cleaning rod with horn cap, full stock with cheekpiece and fishskin, the butt neck with small shield-shaped silver plaque, with the initials 'FA' under Fürstenhut coronet, the barrel somewhat rubbed and slightly scarred, otherwise good condition, (He)
Note: Glett Johann/Passau, documented c.1720, Lit.: Der neue Stöckel, p. 440.
Specialist: Karl Hellmer
Karl Hellmer
+43-1-515 60-322, 544
regina.fensl@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Antique Arms, Uniforms and Militaria |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 16.09.2015 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 10.09. - 16.09.2015 |