$2,460
Three Survival Knives and Two Fighting Knives, c. 1960s-70s, three survival knives with leather grips, blued steel blades, and leather scabbards, a fighting knife with a lather grip and iron fittings (pommel screw missing), with an unmarked blued blade and leather scabbard, and a fighting knife with a leather grip, brass pommel and guard, with a blued blade inscribed "TO CPT JAMES H. CORRELL II/FROM CCN, 5TH SFGA," with a black leather scabbard and sharpening stones. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Estimate $500-700 All have some light wear from use but are in good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-18
