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A HAND-IGNITED POWDER-TESTER EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ENGLISH
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A HAND-IGNITED POWDER-TESTER EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ENGLISH with brass body and action, the wheel numbered from ~1~ to ~12~ and engraved with scrolls, the indicator arm engraved as a gaping bird~s head, its beak forming the pointer, and with figured rounded butt 15.5 cm; 6 1/8 in A similar example is illustrated Kempers 1998, p. 93, fig. 77
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A HAND-IGNITED POWDER-TESTER EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ENGLISH with brass body and action, the wheel numbered from ~1~ to ~12~ and engraved with scrolls, the indicator arm engraved as a gaping bird~s head, its beak forming the pointer, and with figured rounded butt 15.5 cm; 6 1/8 in A similar example is illustrated Kempers 1998, p. 93, fig. 77
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
