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

Pistol

CultureEnglish

Date18th century

MediumWood | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Inscribed"T. Ketland" in scroll on one side of lockplate.

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 numberM51.1.279

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DescriptionOne of a pair of T. Ketland flintlock pistols. Brass cannon barrel bore. Scroll surrounded by delicate floral designs engraved on one side of lockplate. Floral designs drum and standards engraved on other side of lockplate. Three marks stamped on under side of barrel; steel trigger guard. Handle has fine line silver thread inlay with stylized floral motifs all over it. The butt cover has a silver grotesque mask with a screw driven through the mouth of the mask which holds it in place. On the handle is a silver plate and thumb rest of shield-like armorial design with a helmet at top and suggestions of standards below.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House/Consul Room