Case containing a pair of percussion pistols by A. D. Jansen - Lot 190

Case containing a pair of percussion pistols by A. D. Jansen, arquebusier du Roi in Brussels. Blued octagonal barrels, signed on the upper sides: "A. D. JANSEN AR-QUEBUSIER DU ROI À BRUXELLES", breeches and breech shanks in greyed steel, engraved with foliage, 11 mm rifled caliber; front locks in greyed steel, engraved with foliage en suite; greyed iron fittings, cut and engraved, bridges with lugs; walnut stocks with short shafts, carved with foliage and flowers, fluted grips; length 41 cm... (Some pitting on the barrels). Varnished mahogany case, lid adorned with a cut-out brass plate; interior lined with green cloth, lid with manufacturer's label: "FABRIQUE & MAGASIN D'ARMES - A. D. JANSEN - Arquebusier du Roi - rue de la Madeleine 27 - BRUXELLES"; complete with accessories. Period, Belgium, Brussels, circa 1843/1847. 47 x 28 x 8 cm. (Good to very good condition).