HISTORIC CARVED OAK WALKING STICK FROM THE ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD.

HISTORIC CARVED OAK WALKING STICK FROM THE ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD. A straight, tapering walking stick, fashioned of Oak and expertly incised carved. The walking stick measures 35” tall and is slightly tapered toward the tip. There is evidence of there being a brass or silver thimble tip at the bottom, which is now missing. The top is flat cut, rather crudely. The inscription is expertly done in two panels carved in bas relief. One side the inscription reads: THIS CANE WAS CUT FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF DUNKARD CHURCH WOODS. Immediately opposite, carved in identical style with slightly larger letters is the inscription: ANTIETAM BATTLE FOUGHT SEPT. 7th 1862.

Typical of the type of battlefield souvenirs collected by veterans and soldiers, there is no way of determining when this relic was taken. Veterans upon their return to the battlefield often collected canes and walking sticks many years later. There are, however, occasions where soldiers recuperating in field hospitals fashioned these relics while the war while the war fought on elsewhere. This walking stick is a well done piece of folk art and Americana with much eye appeal.. CONDITION: The walking stick is in very good condition with expected wear. The top of the stick is flat cut in rather crude fashion and I am unable to determine whether there was ever a metal tip of some sort placed atop the stick or it was simply cut this way. There is a check at the top measuring about 2.5” long, the thimble tip is missing, yet, the bottom of the stick shows some wear indicating that it has been missing for a long time. 4-54549 COW2 (400-600)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	740	$402.00	HISTORIC CARVED OAK WALKING STICK FROM THE ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD. A straight, tapering walking stick, fashioned of Oak and expertly incised carved. The walking stick measures 35” tall and is slightly tapered toward the tip. There is evidence of there being a brass or silver thimble tip at the bottom, which is now missing. The top is flat cut, rather crudely. The inscription is expertly done in two panels carved in bas relief. One side the inscription reads: THIS CANE WAS CUT FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF DUNKARD CHURCH WOODS. Immediately opposite, carved in identical style with slightly larger letters is the inscription: ANTIETAM BATTLE FOUGHT SEPT. 7th 1862. Typical of the type of battlefield souvenirs collected by veterans and soldiers, there is no way of determining when this relic was taken. Veterans upon their return to the battlefield often collected canes and walking sticks many years later. There are, however, occasions where soldiers recuperating in field hospitals fashioned these relics while the war while the war fought on elsewhere. This walking stick is a well done piece of folk art and Americana with much eye appeal.. CONDITION: The walking stick is in very good condition with expected wear. The top of the stick is flat cut in rather crude fashion and I am unable to determine whether there was ever a metal tip of some sort placed atop the stick or it was simply cut this way. There is a check at the top measuring about 2.5” long, the thimble tip is missing, yet, the bottom of the stick shows some wear indicating that it has been missing for a long time. 4-54549 COW2 (400-600) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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