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Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 181398
August WetschginFlintlock Magazine Pistol (Lorenzoni System)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | August Wetschgin |
|---|---|
| Date | About 1690 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany |
| Medium | Walnut, steel, and brass |
| Dimensions | 45.1 × 17.2 × 7.7 cm (17 3/4 × 6 3/4 × 3 in.) |
| Department | Applied Arts of Europe |
| Type | Arms |
About the Artist
August Wetschgin (German, active 1676-90) — Germany, Augsburg or Austria, Vienna Full biography →
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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