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Written by: Ayşe ŞahinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 113292
Guillaume BerleurFlintlock Powder Tester
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Guillaume Berleur |
|---|---|
| Date | 1810/20 |
| Culture / Origin | Belgium |
| Medium | Steel, brass, flint, leather, and walnut |
| Dimensions | 21.6 × 31.8 × 3.2 cm (8 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Applied Arts of Europe |
| Type | Arms |
About the Artist
Gunsmith: Guillaume Berleur (Flemish) — Liège — early 19th century Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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