A cased pair of duelling pistols, stamped F. House, 18th Century
Estimate $5,000 – $8,000
the pistols engraved 'No. 1' and 'No. 2', each with a brass barrel, silver plate and steel fittings and horn mounted ebonised plunger, within a later fitted and velvet lined walnut case applied with foliate brass strap work, each pistol with an oval brass disc stamped 'F. HOUSE'
pistols 38 cm long (each); case 11.5 cm high, 53 cm wide, 35 cm deep
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold $26,000 (Hammer Price)
- $31,720 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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