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LOT 1316
Exceptional Deluxe Exhibition Quality Engraved, Gold Plated, and Specially Stocked Williamson Derringer - Serial no. 3180, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch flat top bbl., blue/gold finish, antique ivory grips. Less than 10,000 of these David Williamson patent pistols were manufactured by Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company and the National Fire Arms Company in the late 1860s. The vast majority of the relatively few surviving examples are generally in fairly poor condition whereas this example is in exceptionally fine condition. They were produced in a variety of finishes and combinations including a select few in this extremely high end configuration. Gold finish is noted as a rare feature. It has a blued barrel with a blade front sight, arrow pattern engraved on top, fine traditional scrollwork engraving on the sides, burst patterns at the breech, “WILLIAMSON’S PAT. OCT. 2. 1866. NEW YORK” on the left, and the serial number on the bottom right near the muzzle. The gold plated brass frame has the serial number on top under the barrel, burst pattern engraving at the front, traditional punch dot backed scrollwork on most of the balance, and some additional accents. The gold plated brass trigger guard is engraved en-suite. The hammer spur is knurled and has a groove that serves as the rear sight. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 85% plus original bright blue finish and gold plating, dark original case colors on the hammer, crisp engraving and markings, minimal age related wear, attractive natural patina forming on the stock which has crisp engraving and an insignificant age crack in the toe, and minor handling marks. This is easily one of the most attractive Williamson Derringers we have offered and is certain to enhance any collection of American derringers and antique firearms. Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 1317
Cane Umbrella with Concealed Short Sword - A cane that functions as an umbrella with a concealed short sword inside the metal shaft with a triangular blade that measures at 17 1/2”. 4” wood section on the end of the metal shaft, 1” brass tip at the base. 36” total length. “BRITISH MANUFACTURE/J. T. B. & S./ WALTHAMSTOW” marked inside the umbrella canopy, and “”DRAGON S.FOX & Co. LIMITED” marked on one of the umbrella ribs.
CONDITION: Very good, handle has a crack visible on either end with some light chips and handling marks, blade is mostly bright with some light pitting, and umbrella retains its figure. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1318
Attractive Inscribed Dagger Cane
Inscribed to G.W. Eastman of Rochester,
New York - Measuring 36 inches in overall length, the main body of the cane is
of ebony construction, with an iron tip set in a German silver collar at the bottom and a brass ferrule at the top inscribed “G.W. Eastman, Rochester, N.Y.” around the circumference. The handle is constructed from two pieces of carved antique ivory, with raised leaf patterns around a central shaft and a hook segment with a scroll- carved end. A spring-loaded retention system was fitted to the handle, but has since been disabled. The spear point dagger blade has a diamond cross section, and measures about 6 inches long, with a 10 3/4 inch overall length when drawn. Given the inscription, this cane is attributed to George Washington Eastman (1815- 1862), the founder of G.W. Eastman’s Mercantile College/Commercial College in Rochester New York. He was the father of George Eastman (1854-1932) of Eastman Kodak fame. He revolutionized photography and made it more available to the masses through the development of roll film. Like his father, he used his wealth to establish and fund schools in Rochester and elsewhere.
CONDITION: Very good overall. The shaft shows mild wear on the body, with a rougher appearance to the tip. The handle shows some chipping and cracking, with filler material present at the base of the hook section, gently aged color, and mild handling marks overall.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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