DESCRIPTION: A decorative Russian pistol featuring 800 silver and vermeil embellished with filigree winding floral motif along the barrel, handle and trigger. Further embellished with malachite along the butt of the handle and firing pin mechanism. Marked:"800" and includes a olive green box with white satin interior. Appears to be strictly decorative.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-20th Ct.
ORIGIN: Russia
DIMENSIONS:L:7.25" Total Weight:224 grams
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.