Adam's The History Sale Tuesday 24th April 2018

17 The History Sale 19 A PAIR OF 18TH\19TH CENTURY IRISH FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY OBADIAH WISDOM OF DROGHEDA Each with octagonal barrels on fully stocked walnut frames with hatched grips and brass furniture. The name of ObadiahWisdom appears in several trade directories working in Drogheda between 1790 - 1825. However scant examples of his works have appeared in auction.This fine pair of pistols exhibit all of the confidence of a consum- mate craftsman, capable of matching the work of his Capital competitors. € 3,000 - 5,000