04-27-201804-27-2018
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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 27, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Navy Pocketknife

Sell one like this
$584$475
Auction: Sale #3097M - 3097MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 27, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Navy Pocketknife, carved on one side "Hospital Engraved By Gunners/Mate N. Farragut Who Lost Both/Legs In The Manassas Battle" with a flag and panoply of arms, lg. 3 1/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $300-500

Has some patina on the steel parts.


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Nicholas A. Penachio