AUCTION 31: ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND DECORATIONS

A COMBINATION WEAPON, DAGGER AND FLINTLOCK PISTOL, 1770

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,500 - $3,500

Buyer's premium: 27%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

The design is based on a German original combination dagger ca. 1770. Gilt cast-brass grip spirally grooved decorated with a raised ornamental band. The round barrel is placed inside the dagger handle and is closed by a long iron plug which also serves as the ramrod. The flintlock is mounted on both sides of the grip. A single-edged pointy blade, double-edged towards the tip, gilt ricasso with engraved decoration.

Dimensions: L: 13 3/4 in., (34.8 cm.)

Condition: Very good.