Manufactured in the first year of production 1871, this Colt Open Top Pocket Model revolver is fitted with Thornhill of London Art Nouveau silver grips. With the revolver is a matching silver holster. The 7-shot non-fluted cylinder is numbered "1" on the rear face. British proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel and between the cylinder chambers. The silver grips feature a deep relief floral pattern that incorporates vines, delicate leaf and scroll borders, which exhibit the highest quality craftsmanship of the day. The grips are hallmarked and pinned to the frame. The floral pattern is repeated on the silver holster, which features British hallmarks and Thornhill 144 Bond St. marking on the clip. The clip is also hand marked "KP/RS 9-29-81", possibly referencing the presentation date. The inside of the holster has a spring that holds the revolver by the hammer. The inside of the holster is gilded. Equivalent to the New York headquartered luxury jewelry goods retailer Tiffany, Thornhill was a prominent jeweler of 19th century London. His hallmark has appeared on mid-19th century Bowie knives.

Extremely fine. The revolver retains 85% original nickel finish with a smooth gray patina with light pitting present on the right side of barrel around ejector assembly. There are some tool marks on the ejector rod housing. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The holster is excellent with a patina that matches the grips. With stunning, ornate, high quality period silver grips and matching holster, this Colt Open Top Revolver would make for a crown jewel to any antique Colt collection.