Inheriting the business of Deringer agent Charles Curry in 1863, Nathaniel and John Curry operated as wholesalers and agents until 1886, when they sold the firm to Charles Ladd. German silver blade front and notch rear sights with a "P" and DERINGER/PHILADELA'' on the breech between silver bands, and "N.CURRY & BRo/SAN FRANCo CALa/AGENTS" on the top flat of the barrel. The Derringer marking is repeated on the lock, with scroll engraving on the tang, hammer, lock and bolster. Checkered birds head grip, with a German silver tip wedge inlay and the rest of the furniture Sterling silver, with scroll engraving on the trigger guard, reverse and accent plates, inscription shield and buttplate, blossom designs on the escutcheons, pineapple trigger guard finial, and a floral engraved patch box lid.

Very good showing a mixed brown and gray patina overall with light spotting and handling marks. Pitting is present on the barrel, obscuring some of the agent marking. The stock is also very good, with a thin crack extending from the reverse plate to the barrel, and some mild pressure dents. Mechanically fair. The silver furniture has taken on an antique patina, with the barrel bands showing an especially dark, nearly black, color.