A pair of 22 bore percussion holster pistols by Ketland & Co, converted from flintlock, 12¾&#

A pair of 22 bore percussion holster pistols by Ketland & Co, converted from flintlock, 12¾” overall, octagonal barrels 8” engraved “London” in script, with Tower private proofs and silver spider fore sights; flat stepped locks engraved “Ketland & Co” in script, plain walnut fullstocks with bronze mounts including engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials; horn tipped ramrods with worms. GWO & C (some pitting at one breech, traces of old repairs to stocks); in a later green baize lined mahogany case containing bag shaped copper flask (worn, charger AF), a continental steel pincer mould, cleaning rod, Eley cap tin, small pewter oil bottle, and the handle only of a nipple key or turnscrew. Pistols only Plate 15