Kaliberpistool van G.H. van Nouhuis c. 1820

This is a flintlock pistol, a type of firearm that was widely used during the 17th to 19th centuries. The pistol features a smoothbore barrel and is decorated with intricate floral designs on the wooden grip, likely hand-carved by the anonymous maker. This particular pistol, dated around 1820, was owned by G.H. van Nouhuis, and is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The pistol is an excellent example of the craftsmanship and artistry associated with early firearm design and production.