Beautiful Engraving, 1500’s to 1800’s.
Reader Ben was somewhat undecided whether he should submit this or not, but the above weapon (while predating the Victorian era significantly) does display an amazing level of craftmanship. It’s a double-barreled wheel-lock pistol of the 1500’s, and this, along with a 1800’s flintlock pistol pair and an engraved colt revolver, really are beautiful examples of the engravers art. Seems peculiar that such amazing ornamentation has always been added to weapons – from carved bone knife handles, to gold-plated submachine guns. It puts into perspective though, the ornateness of Steampunk props, and how leaving any square inch un-engraved or unadorned could well be seen as a wasted opportunity!