Whole plate Gutta Percha Case - Thermo-plastic - Ideal for Miniature guns
Guns International #: 102714335 Seller's Inventory #: 432345
Category: Collectibles - Civil War - Collectibles - Western

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Seller: Old-6-Guns
Company: Old6Guns
Member Since: 5/23/24
State: Florida
Zip: 33775
Country: United States
Total Number of Listings: 83
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Whole plate Gutta Percha Case - Thermo-plastic - (Washington crossing the Delaware)         Ideal for Miniature guns..Originally for Tintypes or Daguerreotypes.. in the 1870's alot of the photography was switched to paper Images and thermo plastic cases were not that much in demand.. Alot of the cases were repurposed to other uses.. This one was most likely used as a silverware box..
Others have been used by Colt as Book Covers.."Colt's Pioneer to Civilization and Christianity" Presentation Book Case with Relief Gutta Percha Cover for a Colt Model 1855 "Root" as seen in Rock Island Aug '24 sale LOT 203..
It would ALSO make a perfect box for Miniature pistols by Larry Smith or other makers of Miniature pistols.. or custom made knives
Excellent condition , solid hinges.. No cracks or warpage.. Tiny ding in upper corner (see pics)
Shipping in USA included...

SOLD