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LOT 2369

Large Post Medieval Bronze Petronel

17TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 in. (25 grams, 90 mm).

A cast petronel (model musket) of Type 2 Design 1, with fishtail butt, facetted barrel, c-shaped pan and rectangular trigger guard; punched point motifs to the barrel. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Lincolnshire, UK.

Literature

Cf. Forsyth, C. & Egan, G., Toys, Trifles & Trinkets. Base-Metal Miniatures from London 1200-1800, London, 2005, item 1.24.

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LOT 2369

Large Post Medieval Bronze Petronel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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