September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
This circa 1800 period miniature measures a mere 2-5/8" overall with a round 5/8" removable screw barrel engraved with stiff-leaf around the muzzle and showing two Birmingham proofs on the bottom, at breech. Barrel still unscrews. The small scalloped boxlock action has engraved borders on both sides and engraved screw heads. Gold inlaid banners on both sides are surrounded by gold inlaid polearms. The left banner is engraved with maker "W. JONES", the opposite banner engraved "LONDON". There is a sliding engraved half cock thumb safety with frizzen lock pin at the tang. The one piece walnut grip is profusely inlaid with silver wire scrolls and engraved silver inlaid bell flowers on both sides. Spine is inlaid en suite. Folding trigger on bottom with engraved border and arms motifs. CONDITION: Excellent overall with crisp engraving and markings. Action functions flawlessly and barrel still removable. Grip excellent with all of silver inlay intact and retaining a pewter patina. A very fine and exceptional functional period miniature. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.16 Smoothbore
Model
Miniature Boxlock Pistol