10-30-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 30, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Two Artillery Implements

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: Sale #2856M - 2856MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 30, 2015 4:00PM

Description:

Two Artillery Implements, c. mid-19th century, a hot shot ladle with wooden grips, iron ferrules, and iron shot holder; and shot tongs with wooden grips, iron ferrules, and iron tongs.

Provenance: The collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society.
Estimate $300-500

A few of the ferrules are loose, and some light rust on the iron.


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