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LOT 1988
Georgian Silver-Gilt Flintlock Pistol Watch Winder Key
18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.12 grams, 23 mm).
Formed as a miniature pistol with hollow barrel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12444-226862.
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