Henry deringer Phila. .42 Cal. 1848 / dealer marked

Here we have a Henry Deringer , .42 Caliber with @ a 2 inch barrel. Manufactured for a California Dealer, who was a strong sales outlet for Deringer. Also, according to the Silver Pineapple Finial, which is used to date production, making this an 1848 production, just in time for the Gold Rush of 1849. A.J. Plate was a major dealer !! in San Francisco, selling many weapons to  the public in San Francisco, and getting much bigger when thousands more arrived for the Gold Strike at Sutters Mill and the American River. This Deringer is in excellent condition, the wood has a antique luster and is damage free. The Silver Furniture is clean and not damaged, with Strong Engraving present It is also 100% mechanically correct.  The top of the barrel is marked Made for A J Plate San Francisco. Undoubtedly it once was hidden in a watch pocket or fancy purse, and probably saw many a card table !! and the Excitement of the Gold Rush.