ARÇON PISTOL, civil model. Old Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1740. Inventory number 34619.
ARMLOCK PISTOL, civilian model. Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740. 34619
Walnut wood stock slightly carved with polished iron fittings "mirror-finished" adorned with various foliage motifs and other volutes, treated with great engraving finesse. Flattened button pommel, under-guard, high-relief counterplate, barrel bands with decorative lines. Moulded round lock plate engraved with refined motifs including the gunmaker's name "Guigon A Aix" in fine cursive script; each part of the mechanism displays a discreet decoration. Octagonal barrel for 5 cm then round with two decorative rings; the end has a muzzle reinforcement. Original ramrod with its moulded tip and steel ball puller.
Total length of the weapon: 41 cm; barrel length: 24.8 cm; caliber: 12 mm.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
From the former PM collection.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Guigon in Aix (often spelled GUIGON A AIX) refers to a significant dynasty of gunsmiths, gunners, and master armorers established in Aix-en-Provence in the 18th century, active during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, from around 1740 to 1785. Aix-en-Provence, then the political and judicial capital of Provence (seat of the Parliament), housed a wealthy aristocracy and a robe nobility very fond of ornamental hunting weapons and dueling or carriage pistols. The Guigon family was the most renowned armory in the city at that time. Stockel's work lists Joseph Guigon and his successor Guigon Son, both master gunsmiths in Aix.
The creations of the Guigon workshop are representative of the Provencal rococo style and French luxury armory of the second half of the 18th century.
The signature is mostly engraved or inlaid in silver on the lock plate and/or the top barrel flat: GUIGON A AIX.
Walnut wood stock slightly carved with polished iron fittings "mirror-finished" adorned with various foliage motifs and other volutes, treated with great engraving finesse. Flattened button pommel, under-guard, high-relief counterplate, barrel bands with decorative lines. Moulded round lock plate engraved with refined motifs including the gunmaker's name "Guigon A Aix" in fine cursive script; each part of the mechanism displays a discreet decoration. Octagonal barrel for 5 cm then round with two decorative rings; the end has a muzzle reinforcement. Original ramrod with its moulded tip and steel ball puller.
Total length of the weapon: 41 cm; barrel length: 24.8 cm; caliber: 12 mm.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
From the former PM collection.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Guigon in Aix (often spelled GUIGON A AIX) refers to a significant dynasty of gunsmiths, gunners, and master armorers established in Aix-en-Provence in the 18th century, active during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, from around 1740 to 1785. Aix-en-Provence, then the political and judicial capital of Provence (seat of the Parliament), housed a wealthy aristocracy and a robe nobility very fond of ornamental hunting weapons and dueling or carriage pistols. The Guigon family was the most renowned armory in the city at that time. Stockel's work lists Joseph Guigon and his successor Guigon Son, both master gunsmiths in Aix.
The creations of the Guigon workshop are representative of the Provencal rococo style and French luxury armory of the second half of the 18th century.
The signature is mostly engraved or inlaid in silver on the lock plate and/or the top barrel flat: GUIGON A AIX.
Price :
2 200,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 14,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 20,00 € | 60,00 € |
| Shipping world | 44,00 € | 100,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
22,00 €
Reference :
34619
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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).