Bronze And Flintlock Marine Tromblon - Signed "thomas Ketland" - Birmingham (1760 -1816)

Bronze and flintlock marine blunderbuss (Blunderbuss) by "THOMAS KETLAND" (1760 - 1816), 18th century. Bronze barrel with a rim at the outlet and 32 cm long and a muzzle diameter of 28 mm. Barrel bearing several proof and goldsmith's marks at the height of the thunder and the manufacturer "TK" for Thomas Ketland. Walnut barrel with silver-plated metal fittings for the barrel. Iron ramrod under the barrel. Walnut stock decorated with silver inlays and a thumb rest. Trigger under the trigger guard bearing engravings. Metal buttplate. Flintlock plate at the front and "S" shaped hammer with bronze basin. Mechanism in working order. Length: 57.5 cm Barrel length: 32 cm Muzzle diameter: 28 mm Weight: 1800 grs Beautiful condition of conservation and use, see details in the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com