Baby Browning - Royal Armouries Collection
One of the most captivating objects in the Royal Armouries’ collection, the Art Deco Baby Browning is a mysterious and exquisite proposition. Created by a Belgian firearms manufacturer in the early 1930s, this miniature pistol features a striking blue frame adorned with gold-inlaid floral and geometric patterns — a remarkable fusion of function and fine art.
Object XII.11254 is currently on display as part of the Re:Loaded exhibition at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. This collection features gifts and products inspired by this extraordinary piece.
- Art Deco design from the early 1930s
- Belgian-made with gold-inlaid floral and geometric decoration
- On display in the Re:Loaded exhibition, Leeds