Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham, England, were one of only two firms licensed to manufacture Sharps pistols abroad. This pistol is one of only around 2,000 Model 1 pistols manufactured by the firm. In the 1860s to early 1870s. It is certainly among the most ornate and finest condition Tipping & Lawden pistols extant and has nearly full coverage scroll engraving on the silver plated frame which is marked "TIPPING & LAWDEN/SHARPS PATENT" in a circle around the hammer screw on the right. The bright royal blue barrel has an engraved border at the muzzles, scrollwork around textured grip panels on the sides, and additional scrollwork at the breech. The grips have coordinating floral scroll patterns. The pistol comes in an E.M. Reilly & Co. retailer case with an oiler, screwdriver, and cleaning rod.