Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762–1830)

Durs Egg, hallmarked for 1793–94

Artist

Durs Egg (British, born Switzerland, baptized Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland 1748–1831 London)

Date

hallmarked for 1793–94

Culture or place

British, London

Medium

Steel, wood (walnut, rosewood), silver, gold, horn, lead

Size

35.81.1: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); L. of barrel 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Cal. .62 in. (15.7 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.5 oz. (949.7 g); 35.81.2: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); L. of barrel 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Cal. .64 in. (16.2 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.5 oz (949.7 g)

Type

Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed