Double-Barrel Revolving Flintlock Holster Pistol (One of a Pair)

Art Historical Context

This exquisite Double-Barrel Revolving Flintlock Holster, crafted by T. Thiermay 1720–1730, exemplifies the pinnacle of early 18th-century European gunsmithing. One of a matching pair, it features steel barrels with a rare revolving mechanism—allowing multiple shots without reloading—paired with a finely shaped walnut stock for holster carry. Adorned with brass fittings and intricate gilding, it a weapon of war into a luxurious object d'art, likely commissioned for nobility or high-ranking officers. Flintlock technology, dominant in this era, ignited gunpowder via a sparking flint mechanism, ...