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Object Name
Dueling Pistols
Object Number
2000-15-1 a-d
Description
A: wooden box with light blue velvet interior. Blue leather inset on lid of box. In gold lettering "The Alexander Hamilton - Aaron Burr/Flintlock Dueling Pistols" Gold border around edge of leather. Inside has space for two pistols. Three compartments: one in center, lid missing; two on opposite corners with lids. B,C: Pair of pistols. Wooden carved handle and body with brass, copper an dsilver muzzle. Pewter flintlock mechanism. "Wogdon" inscribed on side and top of mechanism. Guns highly decorative D: brass key to box (A)
Date Made
20th century
Dimensions
A: 17 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/4" B,C: 14 1/2" x 5 1/2" D: 2" long
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