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LOT 1961
Georgian Toy Bronze Pistol, Ring and Key Group
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (14.9 grams total, 21-37 mm).
The gun formed in the round with simple detailing; ring engraved with band of stylised flowerheads and X-motifs, remains of enamelling. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Wiltshire, UK.
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