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Lock signed Domenico Guardiani Italian, Anghiara, died after 1839

Snaphance Belt Pistol

dated 1775, in style of c. 1700
Steel, brass, walnut, and gold

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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