PAIR OF CIVIL ARCON PISTOLS - Brescia - Italy. Republic of Venice, reign of Doge Paolo Renier, around 1780. 34611
PAIR OF CIVILIAN ARQUEBUS PISTOLS - Brescia - Italy. Republic of Venice, reign of Doge Paolo Renier, around 1740. 34611
Walnut burl stock with horn cap adorned with steel and silver fittings intricately engraved with foliate motifs, featuring a thumb rest personalized with a capital engraved N, the lock plate adorned with matching decorative engravings signed in cursive “Frachetti e Minelli,” renowned gunsmiths from the city of Brescia. Octagonal barrel and engraved vegetal décor on the ramrod groove; a triangular gunner’s mark encircling the letters MBF is stamped on the side.
Overall length: 29 cm; barrel length: 16 cm; caliber: 14 mm.
Original ramrods, one of which retains its worm.
Italy.
Republic of Venice, under the dogeship of Alvise Pisani, 114th Doge of Venice.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Brescia, then under the sovereignty of the Republic of Venice, was renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of its steel, the refined work on its barrels (especially in the Trompia Valley in Gardone), and the skill of its lock makers. The signature Frachetti e Minelli brings together two renowned artisan families: The Frachetti family: a dynasty of master gunsmiths and lock makers from Brescia specialized in chiseling work and precision mechanics; The Minelli family: known for their expertise in gunsmithing and woodwork (archibugieri) renowned for the finesse of their walnut burl gun stocks and their inlays of steel or brass wire. The association of Frachetti and Minelli is primarily documented between the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century (circa 1680–1740).
Walnut burl stock with horn cap adorned with steel and silver fittings intricately engraved with foliate motifs, featuring a thumb rest personalized with a capital engraved N, the lock plate adorned with matching decorative engravings signed in cursive “Frachetti e Minelli,” renowned gunsmiths from the city of Brescia. Octagonal barrel and engraved vegetal décor on the ramrod groove; a triangular gunner’s mark encircling the letters MBF is stamped on the side.
Overall length: 29 cm; barrel length: 16 cm; caliber: 14 mm.
Original ramrods, one of which retains its worm.
Italy.
Republic of Venice, under the dogeship of Alvise Pisani, 114th Doge of Venice.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Brescia, then under the sovereignty of the Republic of Venice, was renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of its steel, the refined work on its barrels (especially in the Trompia Valley in Gardone), and the skill of its lock makers. The signature Frachetti e Minelli brings together two renowned artisan families: The Frachetti family: a dynasty of master gunsmiths and lock makers from Brescia specialized in chiseling work and precision mechanics; The Minelli family: known for their expertise in gunsmithing and woodwork (archibugieri) renowned for the finesse of their walnut burl gun stocks and their inlays of steel or brass wire. The association of Frachetti and Minelli is primarily documented between the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century (circa 1680–1740).
Price :
3 200,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 17,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 24,00 € | 70,00 € |
| Shipping world | 68,00 € | 120,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
32,00 €
Reference :
34611
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).