Lot Nr.28

A flintlock shotgun,

Jean de Wijk, Utrecht, circa 1700. Two-stage barrel, ridged on the chamber, then round after a baluster with a smooth bore in 18 mm calibre and a brass front sight. The flintlock cut with floral designs and a signature, "I. DE WIJK" behind the cock. Set trigger with a (shortened) hair trigger. Carved walnut full stock with a patch box and brass furniture cut in relief. The openwork side plate bears a putto and grotesque mask. Wooden ramrod with a long horn tip. Length 131 cm.
Jean de Wijk, Utrecht/NL circa 1700.

Condition: II

Limit: 2000 EURO

4800 EURO