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This pistol found today its way into my collection. It is made from massive silver and I wonder if sombody can explain me how this surface has been made. Total Length is 540 mm and the wight is 1.126 g
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I cant answer your question but would like to say what a beautiful pistol, absolutely fabulous thank you for sharing.
Miguel |
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Hi
The technic is silver filigree and a bit of engraving too. I have to say that your pistol is one of the most beautiful of this type/model that I ever seen. Your collection is amazing. I'm not jealous but anvious! ![]() Kubur |
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Outstanding pistol; thanks for sharing, corrado.
Kubur, are you sure this is filigree ? Isn't filigree a delicate pierced work ... whereas what we see here is solid material ? I was going to suggest a repousee work, but i am not a reliable source ![]() |
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Repousse gives something similar but here its plain silver done with little beads polished after. You have two kind of filigree with thin wires and with little beads. |
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The stock is cast in silver (modeled in wax,) in sections which are then soldered together. They are finished with filing, engraving and polishing. While the forearm may occasionally be embossed and engraved, this one looks to be entirely cast. Fine example. There is no filigree evident.
Like much else that has to do with metalworking, the terms which apply to embellishment are often used indiscriminately; these links provide some specific definitions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engraving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repouss%C3%A9_and_chasing |
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![]() Meet my Portuguese filigree Cross of Christ... if you don't mind, corrado. . |
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