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A carved walnut and polished, engraved and parcel-gilt steel miquelet-lock belt pistol, lock and metalwork attributed to Domingo Gabiola of Eibar, Spain, circa 1735
Estimate
2,500 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- length 10 3/4 in.; length of barrel 5 3/4 in.
together with an 18th century carved ivory, baleen and fruitwood powder horn: length 8 1/2 in.
two-stage barrel, miquelet-lock and trigger guard marked with gold-lined mark GA BIO LA.
two-stage barrel, miquelet-lock and trigger guard marked with gold-lined mark GA BIO LA.
Condition
Pistol in fine condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.