Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Liberty and Union Folding Knife, c. 1860s, bone grips, German silver fittings with eagles, shield, panoply of arms and liberty cap, overall lg. 10 in.
Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $400-600
Bone grips have a few small holes, hand guard has been removed during the period, overall in good condition
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Keywords
Nicholas A. PenachioChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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