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Unknown — A Miquelet Lock Gun, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century
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A Miquelet Lock Gun, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century

This Ottoman Empire firearm from the 18th century features a distinctive miquelet lock mechanism, representing important developments in early modern weaponry. The gun demonstrates the sophisticated engineering and craftsmanship of Ottoman armorers during this period. Such pieces are valuable historical artifacts documenting technological exchange and military innovation.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 8

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Unknown, A Miquelet Lock Gun, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century

This Ottoman Empire firearm from the 18th century features a distinctive miquelet lock mechanism, representing important developments in early modern weaponry. The gun demonstrates the sophisticated engineering and craftsmanship of Ottoman armorers during this period. Such pieces are valuable historical artifacts documenting technological exchange and military innovation.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Brown, Ottoman, Metal, Decorative Arts, Firearm, Historical, Ornamental

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art