10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Flask Identified to Patrick Ryan, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry

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$523$425
Auction: Sale #3034M - 3034MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 26, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Flask Identified to Patrick Ryan, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, c. 1864, glass bottle with pewter spout and removable cup on the base, cup engraved "Patrick Ryan/4th Mass/Cavalry," top of the flask is covered in leather, ht. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.

Note: Private Patrick Ryan enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment in January of 1864 and was mustered out of service in Richmond, Virginia, on November 14, 1865.
Estimate $300-500

Some loose stitching on the sides of the leather but in overall very good condition.


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Keywords

Patrick Ryan, Nicholas A. Penachio, Richmond