A pair of flintlock pistols, Italia del Nord, 1970 - Northern Italy, 1970

L. 35 cm.

Faithful replicas produced in a limited edition on occasion of the bicentenary of American Independence; representing the firearms used by General Washington; bronze barrels marked “LONDON” set amidst scrollwork and swirl motifs; locks fitted with safety catches, hammers signed “HAWKINS”, solid silver mounts decorated with trophies-of-arms, mascherons and scrollwork, carved walnut stocks. In excellent condition.