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Lot 3351:Pair of Queen Anne Flintlock Pistols by Willmore of London

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3351:Pair of Queen Anne Flintlock Pistols by Willmore of London

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Classic Pair of Silver Mounted "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistols by Willmore of London

A) Willmore Flintlock Pistol

Blackmore lists James Willmore as "allowed to prove guns as a 'foreigner', 1721-1731." He was challenged to produce proof of his apprenticeship and had his shop searched by the Gunmakers Co. multiple times. His son was apprenticed to him in the Gunmakers Co. in 1740, and he was also made gunmaker-in-ordinary to George II at Whitehall that year and later to George III. He was active until at least 1764. Examples of his work can be seen in the Royal Collection Trust and elsewhere. This pair of classic "Queen Anne" style pistols has turn-off, multi-stage, cannon style barrels. The actions have London proofs flanking the "crown/F" foreigner mark on the lower left sides, floral engraving, "LONDON" on top, and "I/WILLMORE" ahead of the cocks. The figured walnut stocks have silver furniture (non-hallmarked), including classic grotesque mask pommel caps, and raised carving and flats.

ConditionVery good with mix of gray and brown patina, some softening of the signature, and aged patina on the furniture. The refinished stock is good and has some thin cracks and repairs, a slight gap at the breech, and light marks. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelFlintlock Pistol
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel5 1/4 inch round
Finishbright/silver
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1410
Catalog page194

B) Willmore Flintlock Pistol

See "A."

ConditionVery good with gray and brown patina, some light fading of the details, and aged patina on the furniture. The refinished stock is very good and is plainer than "A" and fits better and has minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelFlintlock Pistol
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel5 1/4 inch round
Finishbright/silver
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1410
Catalog page194
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