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M.B. Fussell VPI VA Tech Military Estate Archive Collection
Lot 272

M.B. Fussell VPI VA Tech Military Estate Archive Collection

Estimate: $100 - $10,000
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Description

19/20th Century; Original, To Include (1)Dress Sword overall length 38” blade length 32” Blade is engraved on both sides, personalized MB Russell 28 U.S. Engraved above hilt ‘The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Mich, Has molded finger grooves, open work guard, original plated scabbard, saddle rings and belt hanger. Comes with protective canvas cover, cover comes as is. (1) 10” gentleman’s leather jewelry box. Contents to include: VPI shield, VA Tech enameled belt buckle, VPI Brass hat pin, VA Tech strap with buckle, Virginia Polytech shotput medal, Baltimore brass shotput medal, folding fan, camp mead disk thrower medal, early snuff box, percussion cap tin, shaving items to include brush, (3) straight razors, one with box. Condition varies. Please view photos. Provenance: Craig Collection Lenoir N.C. Due to the nature of this lot, shipping will be unavailable and the winning bidder must arrange pick up from our gallery within 30 days of auction date. 

Date

19/20th Century

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

The "M.B. Fussell VPI VA Tech Military Estate Archive Collection" is not a specific, named collection. Instead, it likely refers to a combination of materials related to an individual named M.B. Fussell from the archives of Virginia Tech (VPI), which was formerly the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. These would be found within Virginia Tech's Special Collections and University Archives, which houses materials on university history, military history, and various alumni papers.

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Condition

Very Good Estate Found

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Craig Collection Lenoir N.C.