A Crisp Silver Inlaid Tap Action Pistol
A Superb Silver Inlaid Tap-Action Pistol by R. Clarke & Son. With turn-off barrels, numbered ‘2’ and ‘3’ at the breech and stamped with London proofs at the breech, border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and ‘No. 62 Cheapside London’ within an oval surrounded by flags on the other, engraved thumb-piece safety catch also locking the steel, figured flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with scrolling silver wire and foliage.
Richard Hardwareman, 62 Cheapside, 1790-6. Retailed guns marked with his name and address. Became Richard Clarke & Son.
Richard & Son. Hardwaremen at first , then Goldsmiths & Jewellers, 62 Cheapside, 1797-1829. Retailed guns marked ‘Clarke & Son’.
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