Miquelet Lock Gun
mid 18th century (made)
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The stock is inlaid with green stained bone, ivory and mother of pearl, with brass mosaics in chevron and dog's tooth patterns. The filigree lattice bordering the mother of pearl is coming away. Three brass capucines and a brass ramrod holder are embossed with floral ornament. The Spanish lock is chiselled and engraved steel
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel, wood with ivory, bone, brass and mother-of-pearl fittings. |
| Brief description | The stock is inlaid with green stained bone, ivory and mother of pearl, with brass mosaics and fittings, the lock is Spanish,Turkish, mid C18 |
| Physical description | The stock is inlaid with green stained bone, ivory and mother of pearl, with brass mosaics in chevron and dog's tooth patterns. The filigree lattice bordering the mother of pearl is coming away. Three brass capucines and a brass ramrod holder are embossed with floral ornament. The Spanish lock is chiselled and engraved steel |
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| Accession number | 1389-1903 |
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| Record created | September 19, 2002 |
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