"Rare Pocket Flintlock Pistol – Engraved “london” – Probably By Jover (18th–19th Century)"
A superb pocket flintlock pistol, engraved “LONDON”, probably a creation of the gunsmith Jover, active in London in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This so-called boxlock model has a beautiful engraving typical of quality English manufacture, with a functional flintlock mechanism and a well-preserved dark wood checkered grip. Period: Circa 1800 Origin: England, London Engraving: “LONDON” visible, style attributable to Jover Mechanism: Flintlock, works perfectly Condition: Good original condition, beautiful patina, live springs A rare piece, sober but elegant, both representative and decorative. Perfect for a knowledgeable collector or lover of antique English weapons.