A PAIR OF OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

A PAIR OF OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, by Henry Elwell, late 18th century, with 8 3/4" sighted damascus barrels bearing Birmingham proof marks, foliate scroll engraved and signed stepped locks with water-proof pans and slide safety, steel trigger guard with scroll decoration and pineapple finial, swivel rams and full walnut stocks with chequered grips, each 15" overall, fitted in a later mahogany case with accessories and inscribed plaque with reference to Sir Home Riggs Popham, 8 1/2" x 18 1/4" (Part Illustrated)