10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Knives

Sell one like this
$615$500
Auction: Sale #3034M - 3034MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 26, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Two Knives, c. mid-19th century, a knife with a pearl grip and German silver fittings, marked on the ricasso "EDWARD/BARNES/& SONS," and a knife with a German silver grip, steel blade marked "John Smith/LOWELL," with a red morocco scabbard and German silver throat and tip.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Both in good condition, the Barnes knife is missing the scabbard.


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Keywords

Nicholas A. Penachio