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R.B. Powell US Navy Torpedo Painted Military Trunk

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R.B. Powell US Navy Torpedo Painted Military Trunk

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Description

United States,20th Century
Black painted wood trunk decorated with two mermaids surrounding decorative banner marked "R.B. Powell Ch. Torp. USN" to center. R.B. Powell was a crew member of the Squalus (SS-192), saved during the third rescue descent during the submarine's sinking.

Wood,12" t x 36" w x 24" d.
From the collection of a Jamestown, Rhode Island estate.
Marked "R.B. Powell Ch. Torp." to lid.

Condition

Areas of paint chips, scratches, scuffs, some wear and losses to leather handle,

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R.B. Powell US Navy Torpedo Painted Military Trunk

Name: R.B. Powell US Navy Torpedo Painted Military Trunk
SKU: 143039891
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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