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LOT 1133
Historic Presentation Gilt Handled Cane Inscribed from “the Colt’s” - Hand-chased and Engraved, 14 – 18K Gold Mounted Cane inscribed on its top, “Colonel, from the Colts, 1905”, hallmarked and serialized #1191. The staff of ebony or black “ebonized” enamel finish with heavy metal ferrule at the tip and accompanied with its original cloth case. The gold top is highlighted with exquisite carvings around its circumference. There is no provenance
with this cane, however we agree with the consignor that “Colonel”, likely refers to President Theodore Roosevelt as he was famously referred to as “Colonel” from the time of his historic command of “The Rough Riders” in the Spanish-American War until his death in 1919. Additionally, “The Colts”
likely refers to brothers Samuel Pomeroy Colt and LeBaron Bradford Colt, both Republican Politicians from Rhode Island, friends of Roosevelt and nephews of Samuel Colt of Colt Firearms fame. The cane was likely given to “The Colonel” to celebrate his inauguration as President of the United
States in 1905. The Colt factory did of course present then sitting President Theodore Roosevelt with a 1902 semi-automatic pistol in the spring
of 1903, as sold by RIA December 2011. A fine and rare example of Colt and Presidential memorabilia. Overall length – 35.75”. Gold top is 1&7/8”
tall and 1&1/2” at its widest point. A potentially striking addition to any collection of Arms or Artifacts relating to the celebrated President.
CONDITION: Excellent, showing little to no use as expected from an important presentation.
Estimate: 5,000 - 10,000
LOT 1134
“Book” Cased Set of Two Engraved Colt No. 3 “Thuer” Derringers -A) Factory Engraved Colt No. 3 Derringer Inscribed to W. H. Perry - Serial no. E7506, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. These pistols are based on F.A.
Thuer’s patent from July 12, 1870. The model was manufactured c. 1872-1912. Colt called them their “New Patent Deringer Pistols” in early advertisements. The first of these two pistols is the second variation with a high hammer and has elaborate scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds and “W. H. Perry” neatly inscribed on the back strap. This may be William H. Perry (1832-1906) who was an influential businessman in Los Angeles who built himself up from almost nothing after arriving in 1853. He owned a furniture store and lumber yard and later had interests in multiple other businesses in L.A. The grips are numbered to the pistol. The case is in the shape of a brown leather bound book. The “spine” pulls out revealing a fitted drawer holding the two pistols and four cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving, 80% plus original nickel plating, flaking mostly on the barrel, 40% original niter blue on the trigger, 60% original case colors on the “high” hammer, and generally minor storage related wear. The grips are fine and have attractive natural grain, nice patina, and minor vertical age cracks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine and has numerous surface scratches on the exterior and some mild wear on the lining. B) Factory Engraved Colt No. 3 Derringer - Serial no. E26559, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
silver finish, rosewood grips. The second pistol is a later variation with the sloping hammer and has scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds. CONDITION: Very good with traces of original silver plating, strong niter blue on the hammer, crisp engraving, smooth gray and brown patina on the barrel, aged patina on the brass frame, and minor wear. The grips are also very good and have mild handling and storage wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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