Image Lot Price Description


3179
$805.00

ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH WITH VEST POCKET PISTOL AND IVORY CARVED FOBS.

SN 103. This is an interesting copy of a Remington 22 Cal. vest pocket pistol which is engraved, silver plated with mother of pearl grips. Opposite end of watch chain contains an Elgin 15 jewel pocket watch made in 1904 in a white metal open case. Two fobs are central to the white metal linked chain containing a 1-3/4″ carved ivory cannon and 2-1/4″ carved ivory mermaid. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Action on pistol is a bit tight but seems to function and hold cock. Top of bbl is marked clearly in script “Brevett”. SN 103 is found on bottom of bbl. Watch does not work but appears complete. Ivory carvings are sound and solid with dark staining and several age cracks. The large crack in mermaid’s tail may be a repair however there is no evidence of glue and regardless if repaired it was done with orig piece. 4-50114 JS139 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3179


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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