Gun Pistol Flintlock Pistol

ABDUA:18038

Scottish flintlock-pistol, with scroll decoration on the butt, other decoration includes hearts, diamonds & geometric patterns. This pistol is possibly an early example of the work of Thomas Cadel or Cadell, a pistol manufacturer active from around 1700. (This latter information obtained in a personal communication from Dr. A V B Norman). See also ABDUA 17619. 'Said to have belonged to have belonged to Cpt [Col.?] John Roy Stuart. Captain Stuart and his Badenoch men stayed at Lowther Hall on the eve of the Clifton fight and there lost his kit and his servant.'

Field Collector: Davidson,George
Field Collection Date: 1948 - 1958

Early: 1700 Late: 1730

ABDUA:17619

metal steel silver, L: 355 mm W: 55 mm H: 145 mm

Physical Object

Europe, England, North.West, Lowther Hall Clifton Cumberland

Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E. Mrs