A Superb 10 Bore Percussion Officers Pistol by Tatham, London.

A Superb 10 Bore Percussion Officers Pistol by Tatham, London. With round sighted barrel, signed in full along the top flat, ‘H. TATHAM 37 Charing Cross LONDON’ fitted with rear sight towards the breach, case hardened foliate engraved breech block, profusely engraved barrel tang decorated with scrolling foliage, border engraved lock retaining much original colour and decorated with scrolling foliage signed and fitted with sliding safety catch, full-stocked in walnut cut with chequering at the grip, blued steel mounts comprising trigger guard decorated with scrolling foliage on the bow and pineapple finial, turned ramrod pipe and captive ramrod. In lovely condition overall.

TATHAM
Henry born 1770. At Firth St. Sword Cutler & Beltmaker-in-Ordinary to George III, 1798; gunmaker to Prince of Wales, 1799. Gunmaker & Sword Cutler, 37 Charing Cross, 1800-33 (in partnership with Joseph Egg as Tatham & Egg at same address, 1801-14). Also at 60 Firth St., Soho, 1805-8. Supplied Ordnance with Malaysian ‘Cresses’ [Kris] 1801; presentation rifle for Indian Chiefs, 1816. Died 1835.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:
Bore: 10 Bore
Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)
Overall Length: 15.5 Inches (39.37 cm)