Pair Queen Anne pistols by Haywood of Boughton

Pukka Bundook · 21st September 2016, 03:00 PM

Dear Corrado,
I replied yesterday, and do not know where it went!

Both lovely pistols. The last one must be one of Wynn's first! It is a style we see (as you know) from the late 17th C. Lovely burl walnut stock.
I always regret not bidding further on a little pistol of this type by Brush. (1690's)
It is interesting to note that the mask you show in your last post, was still in use in the 1780's by Twigg amongst others.
Some may think to date a pistol by the mask, but we had better not try that!
Also of interest is that though these pistols have to pre-date 1729 when David died, they both have bridled steels.
Thanks for showing them. I appreciate it. All lovely examples and in good order!

Best,
Richard.

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21st September 2016, 03:00 PM	#14
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Dear Corrado, I replied yesterday, and do not know where it went! Both lovely pistols. The last one must be one of Wynn's first! It is a style we see (as you know) from the late 17th C. Lovely burl walnut stock. I always regret not bidding further on a little pistol of this type by Brush. (1690's) It is interesting to note that the mask you show in your last post, was still in use in the 1780's by Twigg amongst others. Some may think to date a pistol by the mask, but we had better not try that! Also of interest is that though these pistols have to pre-date 1729 when David died, they both have bridled steels. Thanks for showing them. I appreciate it. All lovely examples and in good order! Best, Richard.