1972 Colonial McGovern–Eagleton Campaign Knife
Updated October 24, 2026
| Lot number | 123 |
| Category | Sporting Goods & Outdoors |
| Auction | Americana & Advertising: Mopar, Antiques & More |
| Date | November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST |
| Auction house | Creek Side Auctions |
| Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia |
Colonial two-blade campaign pocket knife for the 1972 McGovern–Eagleton Democratic ticket. Light-colored handle panels read Vote Democratic ’72 and McGovern for President / Eagleton for Vice President; the tang is marked Colonial, Prov., R.I. The short-lived ticket preceded Sargent Shriver’s replacement of Eagleton that summer. Colonial was incorporated in Providence in 1926 and produced practical pocket knives and advertising premiums. Please review all photographs to assess each item’s condition. Items may be viewed in person Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. All measurements are approximate. All items are sold as is, and all sales are final. Objects shown solely for size reference are not included in the lot. Titles and descriptions are prepared with AI assistance and may contain errors or omissions. Please verify details important to your purchase through the photographs and in-person inspection. We continually improve our process through research, review and feedback.
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