10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Whiskey Flask Identified to Lieutenant Richard Harding Weld, 44th Massachusetts Infantry

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

Description:

Whiskey Flask Identified to Lieutenant Richard Harding Weld, 44th Massachusetts Infantry, c. 1862, two-piece pewter flask, engraved on the top "lieut. R. H. Weld/Co. K, 44th Regt," marked on the bottom "JAMES DIXON & SON/SHEFFIELD/1384/P," ht. 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $100-150

In good condition with some patination and a small dent in the bottom.


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Keywords

JAMES DIXON, Richard Harding, Nicholas A. Penachio