Lot 184
  • 184

An Ottoman Ivory-Inlaid Flintlock Gun, Turkey, 17th Century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

the long and slender barrel of pattern-welded steel with fine floral engravings and inscription, stamp of horse on steel barrel, ivory-inlaid and khatamkari decoration to the wooden forestock, with stained-green ivory sighting plate

Condition

Overall in very good condition. some scratches to the wood stock. some khatamkari decoration missing, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

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'Owner Husayn Agha'