New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Pistol

Date1762-1763

MediumWood | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.

Object numberM51.1.276

Terms

London

On View

Not on view

DescriptionOne of a pair of Wilson flintlock pistols. Brass barrel bore 11/16". Lockplate holder has applied silver decoration; a stone tower or fortress from which radiate spears, standards, flags, cannon, cannon balls. Wooden portion below barrel missing ferrels, ramrod; silver trigger guard with flame and urn finial design at forward end and a rosette engraved below trigger.