1930s Damascene Flintlock Cap Gun Pendant austrian Some general wear to the

Some general wear to the stones

It's English made with French import marks (Paris assay office) indicating it was retailed in the French capital

and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends

clasp tests as 9k gold

iridescent surface of the pearls

1930s Damascene Flintlock Cap Gun Pendant austrian Some general wear to theDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 An elegant flintlock pistol pendant dating from the 1930s. The grip is adorned with two wonderfully intricate damascene panels, depicting gold floral and foliate motifs in stark contrast against the black oxidised steel (I've never seen one of these with damascene). The hammer and trigger are both fully operational, and if you can get your hands on some of the original caps it will work as intended. Crafted in gilt metal and