One of 5000 gutta percha cases said to have been made for Smith & Wesson. Most of these were made by Littlefield, Parsons & Co, who also made similar cases for daguerreotypes. Known as the "Stand of Flags" for the crossed flags relief on the lid. Also featuring four small shields, one at each corner with scroll and floral reliefs as borders. The interior of the lid is lined with padded purple velvet, sheared to show a design similar to the exterior decoration. The bottom is lined in black velvet.

Excellent. The lid shows only minor chips along the rim. The interior rates excellent. A very fine example of the rare "Stand of Flags" gutta percha case which is in desperate need of a Smith & Wesson companion!