Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 288:
Outstanding 18th C. Pair of Islamic Turkish Flint-Lock Pistols ~ from Rudolph Valentino Collection. Gorgeous pair in its heavy silver mounts with wonderful carved and engraved decorations. Large caliber steel barrels are finely engraved and struck with multiple maker marks. These beautiful Ottoman guns come with their original and very ornate embroidered fabric and leather holster with a matching cartridge pouch. Comes from a well known collection of a well known actor. ~~~~~ Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) was the most famous Silent Screen star of the 1920s. A collector of antique weapons, automobiles and fine art. In this original signed photograph Valentino plays a rogue Cossack in the film The Eagle (1925) in complete uniform. The hat was sold at auction for $15,360 (1989). ~~~~~ These magnificent pair of pistols with holster and bullet pouch are attributed to his collection. These were among over 2,000 items sold at Valentino’s 1929 auction in Los Angeles, California. Total Length of each pistol : 20"
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