Description

A Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Barber & Boaler of Newark, Circa 1800. With round turn-off barrels engraved at the muzzles and decorated with star bursts at the breeches, border engraved actions signed within an oval and stands of arms on one side, and inscribed ‘Newark’ within an oval and stands of arms on the other, engraved thumb-piece safety catches, also locking the steels, folding triggers and figured walnut butt caps with vacant white metal shield shaped escutcheons, Tower private proofs.