A Pair of Box-Lock Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Jover of London. With round turn-off barrels, border engraved box-lock actions signed JOVER within an oval to the left and LONDON to the right, sliding safety catches, flat-sided walnut butts, in nice clean condition overall. Stamped below with London proofs.  

JOVER

William 1 Partner in firm Nock, Jover & Green, 83 Long Acre, 1775. Gunmaker, 337 Oxford Street., 1777 (Sun Insurance Number 386021) 1780-4. Trade card stated 'near the Pantheon'. Contractor to Ordnance (musket), 1780. Became Jover & Son. 

William 2 Son of William 1. In partnership with father as Jover & Son, 1784-96. Gunmaker, 65 New Bond Street., 1798-1801; 26 Mortimer Street., 1802-1810.    

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:

Bore: 54 Bore

Barrel Length: 2.5 Inches (6.35 cm)

Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)