These are “what we believe, without fear of contradiction, the most spectacular decorated American firearms from the 19th century.”
Their maker, reason for creation, and history lost to time, these lavish Smith & Wesson No. 1 pistols stand alone as an amalgamation of firearms artistry: Cast solid gold frames, engraving, etching, and approximately 25 carats of diamonds on each pistol.
Completely fresh to market, the exquisite pair is a literal and figurative crown jewel in the field of American firearms decoration from its Golden Age.
0:00 – Intro: What combined to make the Golden Age of Decorated American Firearms?
1:43 – Unveiled to the World
2:17 – The technology behind the beauty
4:35 – Discussing the artistry
6:29 – Investigating their history and origin
8:37 – What do diamonds tell us?
10:52 – Completely fresh to market
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