A rare and complete 19th-century gambler's traveling set, believed to be of English or American origin. Includes a 4-barrel C. Sharps & Co. derringer, a Bowie knife marked "Brookes & Crookes, Sheffield" with a silver-mounted bone or ivory grip and in leather sheath with stamped playing card motifs.
The set also contains dice (some porcelain), poker chips, a steamboat player's card deck in leather case, a wood bullet holder, and a leather dice pouch, all housed in a wooden case with brass shield on lid (key missing). Such sets were symbols of high-stakes riverboat and frontier culture, combining self-defense, gambling tools, and personal status items in one portable kit.
Specifications:
Items: Derringer; Knife; Dice; Cards; Poker chips; Bullet Holder; Wooden Case
Origin: U.S. or England
Period: 19th Century
Provenance: From a private U.S. collection of gambling, vampire hunting, and frontier kits built over 60+ years
Condition:
Very Good/Fine – Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible. May also be labelled as Collector Quality.
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