Stunning cased and decorated Dean and Adams dragoon revolver presented as a gift from Prince Albert
Stunning cased and decorated Dean and Adams dragoon revolver presented as a gift from Prince Albert (husband of Queen Victoria) to an Indian Maharajah. The entire pistol features gold damascened beautiful and incredibly intricate koftgari decoration in the form of flower blossoms and vines. The cylinder features a repeating geometric patterns and swastikas. The grips are an impressive one piece relief carved ivory in the form of 19 lotus flowers. In the center of each blooming flower is a ruby set by a gold ring. The pistol is complete with an impressive mahogany case with a folding brass handle.Sold at Auction: $30,000 -- source link
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