Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman, and many others, are in this book “Liège Gunmakers through their Work. 1800 - 1950”.
For more detail see: LIEGE GUNMAKERS
PIRLET H.
Octogonal and then round barrel, 16 mm calibre and
brass balustrade by
Pirlet.
Traces of
gilding above the chamber depicting Saint Michael slaying the dragon.
Flintlock engraved with the signature “H.
Pirlet”.
Carved
walnut stock with brass floral trim.
Length 52 cm.
H.PIRLET
A very nice pair Liege flintlockpistols by H.Pirlet
Many thanks to “BOLKANTIQUES” for the pictures.