Carved Navy Pocketknife

Description:

Carved Navy Pocketknife, carved on one side "DEATH TO REBELS/AND THER SONS/BATTLE OF RAYMOND MAY 12 1863," with an eagle, lg. 4 3/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $400-600

Some light rust on the blade.


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