06-02-201206-02-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 2, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Military Trowels

Sell one like this
$652$550
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2600MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 02, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Two Military Trowels, one with a oak turned handle, brass ferrule stamped U.S. Springfield on one side and on the other 1308, single edge stainless steel blade, leather scabbard with brass belt hook stamped R.I.A on reverse; the other with a oak turned handle stamped US stainless steel blade and ferrule, lg. 13 1/4 and 12 3/4 in., respectively.

Provenance: Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $200-250

Keywords

stainless steel blade, Rhode Island, United States, Higgins Armory Museum, Massachusetts