10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Binoculars Owned by Brevet Major General George H. Gordon

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$1,476$1,200
Auction: Sale #3034M - 3034MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 26, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Binoculars Owned by Brevet Major General George H. Gordon, c. 1861-65, eyepieces marked "WIDDIFIELD & CO/BOSTON," leather-covered body with silver plates near the objective lenses marked "George H. Gordon" and "Army of Virginia/1861 to 1865," ht. 4 3/4, wd. 4 3/4 in.

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


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Keywords

WIDDIFIELD & CO, George H. Gordon, Nicholas A. Penachio