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AEDA FINE OTTOMAN–BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
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LiveMar 22, 2026
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- Lot Description
Of long-barreled form, the pistol with a slender iron barrel of rectangular section at the breech, transitioning to a faceted and then rounded profile toward the muzzle, extensively inlaid with scrolling vegetal ornament and stylized foliage in gilt-silver throughout its length. The barrel engraved and inlaid with small rectangular cartouches containing pseudo-calligraphic and talismanic motifs, consistent with Balkan and Ottoman decorative traditions. The flintlock mechanism of miquelet type, with pronounced external mainspring and curved cock, the lock plate engraved and signed "Rossi," indicating an imported or Western European-made lock adapted for Ottoman or Balkan assembly. The stock entirely encased in heavy silver mounts, densely engraved with scrolling arabesques, flowers, and geometric borders, extending from the butt through the grip and forend, including the trigger guard, ramrod channel, and barrel bands. The butt terminating in a pronounced beak-shaped pommel typical of Balkan pistols of the late Ottoman period.
The overall form and ornamentation suggest manufacture within the Ottoman Balkans, possibly Albania, Bosnia, or Macedonia, where imported Italian or Spanish locks were commonly combined with locally produced silver-mounted stocks for elite or ceremonial use.
L: 20 3/4 in., (53 cm. )
Condition
Silver fittings in very fine condition, with no significant wear or damage visible. Barrel and lock with light pitting/patina across surface consistent with age. Lock mechanism still functional.
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