Title: Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762–1830), with Case and Accessories
Object type: Pair of flintlock pistols with case and accessories
Date: hallmarked for 1787–88
Culture: British, London
Artist:  Durs Egg 
Artist bio: British, born Switzerland, baptized Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland 1748–1831 London
Artist nationality: Swiss
Artist role: Gunsmith
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut, rosewood, mahogany), silver, gold, horn, copper alloy, leather, textile
Dimensions: Pistol (a): L. 14 13/16 in. (37.6 cm); L. of barrel 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm); Cal. .49 in. (12.44 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.6 oz. (781 g); pistol (b): L. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); L. of barrel 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Cal. .49 in. (12.44 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.7 oz. (783 g); case (c): 18 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (46.99 x 21.59 x 7.14 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 13.4 oz. (2194 g); priming flask (d): 4 7/8 x 2 x 1 5/16 in. (12.38 x 5.08 x 3.33 cm); Wt. 4.20 oz. (119 g); cleaning rod (e): L. 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm); greatest Diam. (7/16 in. (1.11 cm); Wt. 3.55 oz. (100 g); bullet mold (f): 5 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 11/16 in. (13.97 x 4.13 x 1.75 cm); Wt. 2.75 oz. (78 g); patch cutter (g): 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (7.30 x 3.81 x 3.18 cm); Wt. 2.65 oz. (75 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit line: Gift of The Robert M. Lee Foundation, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2018
Geography: Country of Origin London   England      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY