T. Squires
Støckel: Thomas Squires, London, 1825 - 1831

lid of case

escutcheon

butt cap

an early pair, 1830's, of T. SQUIES LONDON marked small - pocket size - percussion pistols with an uncommon safety system almost like the frizzen of a flint lock, cal. 45, screw-in barrels for loading, the metal kept in the white, the frame and safety engraved, the butt cap showing a face of a beast, folding trigger, crisp checkered grip. The pair is in excellent condition.
The pair comes in a typical British case with brass corners, engraved lid, lion head over the lock, it is brownish inlaid, contains powder flask, nipple wrench which also is used to screw the barrels, a small brush with ivory handle and a replacement nipple.
A very attractive set    $5,250.