FINE ENGRAVED PINFIRE REVOLVER, POCKET WATCH, DRAFTING SET, ETC. BELONGING TO FAMOUS CONFEDERATE CARTOGRAPHER, JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS.

FINE ENGRAVED PINFIRE REVOLVER, POCKET WATCH, DRAFTING SET, ETC. BELONGING TO FAMOUS CONFEDERATE CARTOGRAPHER, JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS. NSN. 7mm Cal. 3-3/8” oct bbl. Hotchkiss’ name is under the grips. Hotchkiss was self-trained, but served on the staff of several Confederate generals including Jeb Stuart who told him “Make me a map of the Valley.” His maps became famous both among the Confederates who used them for tactics in defeating larger Yankee forces and among Yankees who didn’t have maps as good. After Stuart’s death, he served on staffs of Generals Hill, Ewell and Early. After the war he founded several schools and academies. A set of drafting tools accompanies the lot. There is also a key wind , Fuzee movement, half-hunter gold case watch by “Rt Perry / Liverpool”. The watch is inscribed on the inner cover “JED. HOTCHKISS / TOP ENGR / A.V.D”. The back of the case is engraved with a European village scene. The face of the watch is enamel with four color decoration. It also has a compass set into the three o’clock position & fancy, gold hands. Attached to the watch key is a card stating that it was purchased from the Hotchkiss family in 1965. Among the large number of documents concerning Hotchkiss, is a map of the Guy’s Run Iron Lands, Rockbridge County, VA dated 1878, part of his book on the same subject, published the following year. CONDITION: Revolver retains about 95% of its orig finish, but is missing the top of the hammer and the trigger spring, so it is not functional. Holster is missing the belt loop and is badly flaked and torn. Drafting set is in a rosewood case. All of the drafting tools are in the bottom of the case. Only the compass remains of the tools in the lid. Some of the hinge screws are missing as is the spare nib. Case has some minor scuffs to the lining, otherwise fine. Initials “JH” are engraved in Gothic letters on the lid. Face of the watch has several hairline cracks around the edge. Back is well worn with a crack at the bale where someone tried to force it open. Movement is not working. 4-59123 FS749 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	845	$4,312.00	FINE ENGRAVED PINFIRE REVOLVER, POCKET WATCH, DRAFTING SET, ETC. BELONGING TO FAMOUS CONFEDERATE CARTOGRAPHER, JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS. NSN. 7mm Cal. 3-3/8” oct bbl. Hotchkiss’ name is under the grips. Hotchkiss was self-trained, but served on the staff of several Confederate generals including Jeb Stuart who told him “Make me a map of the Valley.” His maps became famous both among the Confederates who used them for tactics in defeating larger Yankee forces and among Yankees who didn’t have maps as good. After Stuart’s death, he served on staffs of Generals Hill, Ewell and Early. After the war he founded several schools and academies. A set of drafting tools accompanies the lot. There is also a key wind , Fuzee movement, half-hunter gold case watch by “Rt Perry / Liverpool”. The watch is inscribed on the inner cover “JED. HOTCHKISS / TOP ENGR / A.V.D”. The back of the case is engraved with a European village scene. The face of the watch is enamel with four color decoration. It also has a compass set into the three o’clock position & fancy, gold hands. Attached to the watch key is a card stating that it was purchased from the Hotchkiss family in 1965. Among the large number of documents concerning Hotchkiss, is a map of the Guy’s Run Iron Lands, Rockbridge County, VA dated 1878, part of his book on the same subject, published the following year. CONDITION: Revolver retains about 95% of its orig finish, but is missing the top of the hammer and the trigger spring, so it is not functional. Holster is missing the belt loop and is badly flaked and torn. Drafting set is in a rosewood case. All of the drafting tools are in the bottom of the case. Only the compass remains of the tools in the lid. Some of the hinge screws are missing as is the spare nib. Case has some minor scuffs to the lining, otherwise fine. Initials “JH” are engraved in Gothic letters on the lid. Face of the watch has several hairline cracks around the edge. Back is well worn with a crack at the bale where someone tried to force it open. Movement is not working. 4-59123 FS749 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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