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LOT 3249
Cased Pair of Engraved Clark Flintlock Side by Side Pistols -A) Clark Double Barrel Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 4 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, checkered walnut stock. These classic flintlock pistols
are signed “CLARK” on the locks and “CLARK LONDON” on top of the barrel ribs, and come in a fitted hardwood case with a “W. CLARK/Gun Maker Holborn London” label illustrating Wattell Clark’s patent breech design. He was active c. 1770-1815. The pistols have smoothbore barrels, blade front sights, “dished” rear sights on the standing breeches with burst engraving patterns, burst
patterns repeated behind the pans, gold bands
and vent liners, classic English engraving including
pineapple finials, frizzen spring rollers, sliding
safeties, and checkered wrists on the stocks. The
case also contains a James Dixon & Sons marked
flask, cleaning rod, and “40” marked ball mold.
CONDITION: Fine with much of the period refinished
brown finish and distinct twist patterns along the
barrels, nice original gold bands and vent liners, traces
of original case colors, 85% plus period refinished blue
finish on the trigger guard, smooth gray and brown
patina on the balance, some light oxidation, and
minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has sharp
checkering, smooth finish, a few minor dings and scratches,
a small chip near at the forend edge on the right, and a
faint crack by the ramrod pipe. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with mild age and storage related wear, including some contact wear and tears on the lining and a crack along the rear of the lid. The powder flask is excellent overall. The rod is very fine. B) Clark Double Barrel Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 4 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, checkered walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Fine with much of the period refurbished brown finish and distinct twist patterns along the barrels, original gold bands and vent liners, strong period refurbished case colors on the standing breech, traces of case colors on the locks, bright niter blue on the frizzen springs, 85% refinished blue finish on the trigger guard, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some light oxidation, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has sharp checkering, smooth finish, a few tiny hairline cracks, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3250
Cased Pair of Tatham Flintlock Mounted Officer’s Flintlock Pistols Attributed to Lt. Greenwood of the 9th Lancers
-A) Tatham Flintlock Pistol - Serial no. 1687, 65 cal., 8 3/4 inch flat top round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Henry Tatham (1770-1835) was
a well-respected English gunmaker and cutler. He was sword cutler and beltmaker-in-ordinary to George III and a gunmaker to the Prince
of Wales. He was in partnership with Joseph Egg in 1801-1814. His son Henry continued
the business. The smoothbore barrels have fixed blade and notch sights on the flat tops, platinum “TATHAM/LONDON” maker’s marks ahead of the rear sights, single platinum bands
at the breech ends, and swivel mounted ramrods. The locks are signed “Tatham”
and have frizzen spring rollers, sliding safeties, and stepped tails. The locks and
iron furniture have floral, martial, and border engraving. The stocks have broad
checkering with “X” marks in the diamonds on the wrists and silver escutcheons
inscribed “Lt. Greenwood/9th Lans.” The pistols come in a fitted hardwood case with
a Joseph Egg trade label, ball mold, screwdriver, punch, rod, mainspring vice, and a few balls. A printed note in the case lists: “Julius Greenwood 9th Lancers: Coronet-September 5th, 1816 Lieutenant- July 11th, 1818 Captain- June 5th, 1824 Major- December 31st 1827.”These details are largely consistent with period information for the 9th Light Dragoons (prior to 1816) and 9th Lancers. Given this information, Greenwood (1799-1870) likely purchased or was presented these pistols between July 11, 1818, when he became a lieutenant by purchase and June 13, 1823, when the war office reported he purchase a captain commission. The 9th became the 9th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers in 1830. Greenwood left the 9th c. 1833. During his time with the unit, they remained on home service.
CONDITION: Good with gray and brown patina, bright platinum, light pitting and general mild overall wear. Aside from a crack at the front wedge, the stock is also good and had mild wear from use and age including several small dings. Mechanically fine. The case is good with mild storage wear. The accessories are generally fine. B) Tatham Flintlock Pistol - Serial no. 1687, 65 cal., 8 3/4 inch flat top round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. See “A.” CONDITION: Good with gray and brown patina, bright platinum, mild pitting, broken cock (pieces in the case), and mild overall wear. The stock is good aside from a repaired crack in the forend tip on the left and has some dings around the lock screw and wedge and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 181