Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2763TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2014 10:00AM
Description:
Two "US" Marked Revere Copper Spikes, c. early 19th century, two copper spikes of different lengths, both stamped US, lg. 7 3/4 to 10 1/2 in.
Note: These were possibly found at the wreck of the USS New Hampshire, which sank near Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, on July 26th, 1922.
Estimate $200-400
In good conditions with some patina appropriate to their age.
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