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LOT 414:
AN ANTIQUE ITALIAN COMINAZZO BLUNDERBUSS, C. 1644
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Estimated price :
$4,000 - $5,000
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AN ANTIQUE ITALIAN COMINAZZO BLUNDERBUSS, C. 1644
A beautiful and rare Italian flintlock blunderbuss "Scavezzo" dating from the first half of the 17th century, Brescia. The blunderbuss stock is made of carved wood with steel mounts finely engraved with floral motifs. Marked on the barrel: "COMINAZZO." An Italian-style flintlock, magnificently decorated with engraving. Features a folding stock with a skilfully carved fish decor set with ruby cabochons eyes and metal butt engraved with an image of a warrior holding a spear and bearing the date 1644. An Italian "Scavezzo", to be carried in coach door compartments. The folding stock made carrying a concealed weapon much easier. "Blunderbuss" comes from the Germanic words "donner" (thunder) and "bücshe" (gun) and is recognized by its flared muzzle. A superbly preserved 17th-century artifact that demonstrates the skill of Italian gunsmiths.
Dimensions: L: 26 3/4 in., (68 cm.)
Condition: Very good considering the age. Asmall chip on the stock near the lock.
