Naval Binoculars Identified to Captain Percival Eddy

Description:

Naval Binoculars Identified to Captain Percival Eddy, c. mid-19th century, bone and brass binoculars, one side carved with an eagle, shield, anchor, and the other marked "U.S.N." and "Capt. Percival Eddy," ht. 4 1/4, wd. 4 5/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $400-600

In good condition with some cracking in the bone from age.


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