Pair of naval flintlock pistols in silver mount by Royet Freres

Smooth brass barrels, octagonal in the chamber area, passing through the ring to cylindrical, ending at the muzzle with a cannon ring. The octagonal part has three upper surfaces decorated with engravings of trophies and ripples. The flintlock, plain arched brass lock plates are marked 'Royet Freres'. The silver embossed fittings with hallmarks (Lyon 1775 - 1780) are sparingly decorated with engraving, the shoes embossed with semi-figures of warriors. Wooden chargers with brass plungers. France, St. Etienne circa 1780, length 34 cm each. Condition 2+

Smooth brass barrels, octagonal in the chamber area, transitioning to cylindrical through the ring, terminating at the muzzle with a cannon ring. The octagonal part has three upper surfaces decorated with engraving of trophies and ripples. The flintlock, plain arched brass lock plates are marked 'Royet Freres'. The silver embossed fittings with hallmarks (Lyon 1775 - 1780) are sparingly decorated with engraving, the shoes embossed with semi-figures of warriors. Wooden chargers with brass plungers. France, St. Etienne circa 1780, length 34 cm each. Condition 2+, Smooth brass barrels, octagonal at the chamber, passing through a gridle to cylindrical with swelled cannon muzzle. The octagonal part has three upper surfaces decorated with engraving of trophies and scrolls. The flintlock, plain domed brass lock plates are marked 'Royet Freres'. The silver embossed fittings with hallmarks (Lyon 1775 - 1780) are sparsely decorated with engraving, the butts embossed with semi-figures of warriors. Wooden ramrods with brass tips. France, St. Etienne circa 1780, length 34 cm each. Condition 2+