Pair of flintlock pistols by Leonardus Graeff

Pair of flintlock pistols c. 1680

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This pair of flintlock pistols, created by Leonardus Graeff around 1680, are an example of exquisite craftsmanship. The pistols are adorned with intricate engravings and are made of ivory and steel. The unique detail is the ivory grip, carved in the shape of a Roman soldier's head wearing a helmet. The pistols are currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artistry of 17th-century gunsmithing and the intricate details that made them not only functional weapons but also works of art.

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The names on the lockplates of pistols are those of the men who assembled them (known as the gunmakers). They ordered the pistol components from various craftsmen and then put together the weapons, which they signed on the lockplate. The gunmaker Leonardus Graeff was based in Aachen, but he used the same suppliers as arms producers in Maastricht. The warriors’ silver-gilt helmets are characteristic of his work.